1. Long Term Causes of World War I
Sources of Tension…
Causes of World War I
Sources of Tension…

2. 1. Nationalism People living in countries they do not feel a part of …
People living in countries that want their independence …
People living in countries that they feel severe pride for…
People living in countries that they feel are superior to others and deserve more…

3. Nationalism Fierce rivalry between Europe’s Great Powers:
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, and France
Jingoism-extreme patriotism in the form of aggressive foreign policy
Pan-Slavism-a movement in the mid-19th century aimed at unity of all the Slavic peoples.

4. 2. Imperialism (or Colonial Rivalries)
Conflict during scramble for African and Asian colonies
Tension and war outside of Europe brought into Europe.

5. 3. Militarism (or Military Build Up)
Nations of Europe preparing for war
Military spending up 300% ( )
Naval Rivalries
"You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war."

6. 4. Alliances
Triple Alliance
Triple Ententé

7. Triple Alliance
Bismarck turns to Europe after unifying Germany  sees France as biggest threat, so tries to isolate it
Finds allies in Austria-Hungary and Italy = Triple Alliance
1881-Bismarck signs a treaty with Russia to take a possible ally from France
Reinsurance Treaty

8. Triple Entente Wilhelm I dies, Wilhelm II is Kaiser in 1890
Bismarck forced to quit
Allows treaty with Russia to lapse in 1890
Russia allies with France
Wilhelm begins building up navy-wants it to equal the naval power of Britain
Britain allies with France and Russia=Triple Entente
1907 – Europe divided into two alliances

9. Alliances are very…
Dangerous

10. In Your Text Book
Read pages : Crisis in the Balkans and A Shot Heard Throughout Europe Take Notes in the space provided-focus on the general story line, alliances or enemies made, and key people

11. Diplomatic Crisis – tensions mounted
Serbia issued ultimatum by Austria Hungary – July 23, 1914
1. required Serbia to end all anti-Austria activities
2. dismiss all officials hostile to Austria Hungary
3. also Austria Hungary to send officials to investigate assassination

12. Diplomatic Crisis – tensions mounted
Serbia w/ difficult decision:
Deny ultimatum and go to war
Accept ultimatum and lose independence
Serbia accepts all but investigation into death
This did not satisfy Austria Hungary – determined to punish Serbia