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Dive into the entangled web of imperialism, nationalism, and militarism that sparked WW1, with Kaiser Wilhelm II and other key players navigating alliances and arms races. Global politics on the brink of destruction.
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Arms Race and Militarism • Naval race between Germany and Britain • Germany, France, Russia race to expand their armies • All the countries had made plans for war, such as the German Von Schlieffen Plan • War was seen as inevitable
Imperialism • Countries wanted colonies • Both for wealth and prestige
Nationalism • Similar causes as imperialism: the country wants more power and prestige, which would be boosted by military glory and victory • Very strong in the case of Serbia, Germany and France • Also, nationalism was pulling empires like Austria-Hungary, Russia, and the Ottoman empire apart, so they thought a war might save their empires
Preservation of the old order • Socialist and liberal movements gaining power in most countries • This posed a threat to the old order, especially in Russia, Austria-Hungary and Germany because they did not have responsible governments yet • Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany had to rely on socialists and liberals to pass an army bill in 1913 • In return, the socialists and liberals wanted a more responsible government • The Kaiser had to find an external crisis to distract from the internal crisis
