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Causes of World War 1 – Understanding the Forces Behind the Conflict

Explore the roots of WW1 with a focus on nationalism, militarism, and imperialism. Learn how these factors led to the outbreak of war in 1914 through alliances and conflicts in Europe. Delve into the complexities of national identity, military power, and colonial ambitions that shaped the Great War.

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Causes of World War 1 – Understanding the Forces Behind the Conflict

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  1. Forces Leading to WW1

  2. Nationalism • Nation is a group of people with a common history, culture, language, ethnicity • Nationalists demand a political border and government to align with the nation • “Germany” became unified in 1871 • Where did nationality not align with borders?

  3. Militarism • Policy of glorifying military power and values • Germany united in 1871 through military success • Naval competition between Germany and England • Previous, recent wars had not been long or hugely bloody • Men saw war as a time to prove their courage, bravery, valor • Young men were easily convinced to join the war at its start

  4. Imperialism • Desire by a nation to own and control other nations • In 1800s, European powers competed to control Africa and Asia • New European power, Germany, had few colonies • England and France tried to hold on to colonies

  5. Causes of WW1: 1914 • Serbian nationalists disliked Austrian control of Balkan region (south of Austria) • Austrian Arch-duke Franz Ferdinand traveled to Sarajevo on official visit • Assassination of arch-duke led Austria to declare war on Serbia • Russia mobilized forces to defend Serbia • Germany declared war on Russia • Two alliances formed: • Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (Italy changed sides later) • Great Britain, Russia, and France Red: Central Powers Green: Allied Powers

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