Partition of Africa Many European countries colonized in Africa New age of imperialism Almost all countries were taken over by a European power Ethiopia and Liberia were able to stay independent

MAIN causes of WWI WWI was direct result of 4 main causes Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism War was inevitable, but there was a spark

Militarism Belief that country should maintain strong military and be prepared to use it aggressively Displays of militarism in Europe pre-WWI Rise in military expenditure Increase in military and naval forces Influence of military on policies of gov’t

Alliances Union formed for mutual benefits between countries Displays of alliances in Europe pre-WWI Triple Entente France, Russia, Britain Triple Alliance Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/outbreak-of-world-war-i/videos/world-war-i-alliances

Imperialism Extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force Displays of imperialism in Europe pre-WWI Partition of Africa Asian areas Latin America

Nationalism What is nationalism? Displays of nationalism in Europe pre-WWI Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand Countries believed they could win any war due to superiority Extreme patriotism

Spark that started the war Bosnia and Herzegovina were annexed by Austria-Hungary Serbian nationalists believed it should be part of newly independent Serbia Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to Austro-Hungarian Empire) traveled to Sarajevo June 1914 Shot and killed by Gavrilo Princip (black hand)

Germany’s blank check Germany gave Austria-Hungary a “blank check” of support against Serbia Austria-Hungary send Serbia an ultimatum Serbia accept Austro-Hungarian inquiry in assassination Serbia to suppress anti-Austrian propaganda Serbia eliminate terrorist organizations Demanded answer within 48 hours

Serbia’s response Austria-Hungary anticipated Serbia’s decline Serbia proposed arbitration Austria-Hungary declared war July 28, 1914

War declarations Germany declares war on Russia and France Germany invades Belgium (neutral) Britain declares war on Germany Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia Serbia declares war on Germany France, Britain, and Japan declare war on Austria-Hungary Japan declares war on Germany And so on and so forth