1. 4 Indirect Causes of World War I

2. Nationalism Nationalism is “pride” in your own country
Nationalism is the concept that your country is better than any other in the world
Germany and Great Britain were the two countries that felt they were the greatest

3. Imperialism
One Empire/Country having “control” over the other smaller countries
There were squabbles over which empire would have control over new smaller countries
Colonial Powers included:
Great Britain
Russia
Germany
Austria Hungary
France

4. Militarism Militarism – the buildup of weapons to prepare for war
Both sides (Germany/Great Britain) “flexed” their collective muscles to show their opposition what they were capable of
Britain had a 2 : 1 naval policy, meaning 2 ships for every 1 German one
Britain asked their colonies
(including Canada) to help.

5. Alliance System:
Alliance systems protect all members of a particular group
If one country gets attacked the other members of that group will support them
Triple Entente:
France
Great Britain
Russia
Triple Alliance:
Germany
Austria Hungary
Italy

6. Questions:
Of these 4, which do you think is most/least significant for the start of World War I? Explain why.
Which country do you think is going to have the largest role in the war? Consider the chart.
How do these three relate together? Explain the links.