Causes of World War I

When one country takes over another country to build an empire.

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

An agreement between two or more countries to help each other.

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

Pride for your country.

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

Making your military bigger and better than other countries.

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

Problems can arise when one country competes against other countries military strength.

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

When a country wants to take over another country.

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

Triple Entente

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

Reason you help your country

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

Dual Alliance

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances

Land equals power,

• Imperialism

• Militarism (Arms Race)

• Nationalism

• Alliances