MAIN Causes (WWI) Identifying the Cause

Some people willing to take any action to support their nation, regardless of effect on others.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

The belief in the power of armies to decide issues.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

If a war does break out, the militarized nation can defend itself.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

An arms race developed before 1914 as each country tried to build a larger war machine than their rivals.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

The policy of establishing colonies away from the homeland and building an empire.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Great Britain felt threatened when Germany began to construct a large navy.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

European nations were increasingly suspicious and alarmed by their neighbors' military power.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

These are formed when countries band together against a common threat.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

A feeling of deep loyalty to one’s people and homeland.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

If a nation is strong, no enemy would try to attack.

• Militarism

• Alliance

• Imperialism

• Nationalism