Socials 10 - Causes of the First World War

back in the day, war was believed as a ________

but in reality, is a ____________

• glorious adventure, heroic and romantic

• true horror of the industrialized warefare

what is imperialism?

• defined as extending the rule of authority of one country over other countries or territories

• countries formed/mained empires by colonies or influence

what did imperialism bring?

• industrialization

• trades, new markets, shipping overseas

• conflict over competition for colonies (ex. africa due to rich sources of goods)

what is militarism?

• defined as using military power to grow/expand national interest

• ex) germany, britain, france, russia and italy, all men from 18-60 were trained and prepped for army at any time

what does militarism bring?

• they accept war as a way to advance a countries interest and disputes (conscription)

• arms race - seeing who can build the largest and strongest navy

what is natuonalism?

• defined as a strong feeling of patriotism and pride for one’s country

• and/or desire of a people to preserve its own culture

how did nationalism exist?

• they existed in ethnic groups too, ones that don’t have a country

• there’s groups desired to be liberated from a dominated group and have the change for their own state

what are the 2 alliances?

• The Triple Alliance

• The Triple Entente

what are the other terms for The Triple Alliance and The Triple Entente?

• the Central Powers

• the Allied Powers

what countries are apart of The Triple Alliance?

• germany

• austria-hungary

• italy

• (they all supported eachother if one were to attack)

what countries are apart of The Triple Entente?

• france

• russia

• britain

• (agreed to support eachother through the entente)