1. Ch7 WWI and the Russian Revolution
Main Causes of WWI

2. Militarism Dominated national policy Gov. made it seem romantic
Arms race was intensifying
Media was stirring up public opinions

3. Arms Race…

4. Alliances Central Powers Germany Austria Hungary Ottoman Empire
Bulgaria
Allies UK
France
Serbia
Russia
Italy
Romania
Portugal

5. Imperialism Divided European nations Germany becoming stronger
Russia has vast natural resources & large population

6. Nationalism Strong in Germany and France
French wanted Alsace and Lorraine back
Pan-Slavism – all Slavic people share a common nationality
War in the Balkans increased tensions
“Powder Keg”

7. Explosion Assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand
Austria-Hungry declares war on Serbia
Russia and France support Serbia
Germany declares war on Russia and France
Germany violates treaty with Britain and marches through neutral Belgium, England declares war on Germany