1. The First World War
b) Causes of War

2. b) Causes of War
Between , Europe had known 100 years of peace and war seemed impossible
However, there was a strong rivalry between the countries: nationalism, colonialism, militarism and military alliances all threatened peace

3. b) Causes of War The indirect causes of the war:
Are divided into four main sections:
In simple words, colonialism can be thought to be a practice and imperialism as the idea driving the practice.

4. b) Causes of War The system of alliances:
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A declaration of war against a nation amounted to a ___________________________________________________________________________

5. b) Causes of War 2. Militarism: ______________________________________
Germany had the most powerful army but the British fleet reigned
Example: 1908, Germany increased its fleet, Britain responds and builds four battleships (Dreadnoughts) more
Race to show that a nation has the biggest army, and so is the most dangerous…

6. b) Causes of War 3. Imperialism:
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When Germany seeks to turn towards the Balkans and the Middle East, Great Britain and Russia feel threatened
To build an empire.

7. b) Causes of War 4. Nationalism:
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Countries still trying to have the biggest army, the largest fleet and finally the largest territory ...
Think of a kamikaze, dying for your country!

8. b) Causes of War The DIRECT cause of the First World War:
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9. b) Causes of War The assassination of Franz Ferdinand
_______________, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip (from Serbia)
The survey shows that Serbia allowed this to happen
Supported by Germany, Austria-Hungary sees an opportunity to settle accounts with Serbia
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11. b) Causes of War Triple Alliance: Triple Entente:
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Triple Entente:
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13. Statements after the assassination:
b) Causes of War
Statements after the assassination:
July 28, 1914:
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July 30, 1914:
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August 1, 1914:

14. b) Causes of War August 3, 1914:
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August 4, 1914:
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16. b) Causes of War Chain reactions :
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Russia is the protector of the Slavs :
July 30, Russia mobilized its army
But it is too late and unsuccessful
 Russia had considered itself the leader of the Slavic world (Pan-Slavism) and viewed the invasion as another step towards annexing Serbia and Montenegro

17. b) Causes of War Chain reactions : Germany reacts quickly :
Ultimatum to Belgium, which requires the passage of German troops in Belgium on July 26 before the declaration of war on Serbia by Austria-Hungary

18. b) Causes of War Chain reactions : Germany reacts quickly :
Mobilization on July 31 and declared war on Russia on August 1
Schlieffen Plan (avoid a war on two fronts). Refusal of the Belgians to the ultimatum when Germany declared war on August 2

19. b) Causes of War Chain reactions :
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20. b) Causes of War Chain reactions :
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