World War I Causes

Causes of Tension in Europe by 1914

• Europe was a pressure cooker of tension between countries by 1914, leading to the outbreak of war.

MAIN Causes of World War I

• Militarism: the belief that a country's military strength is the best way to settle disputes with other countries.
• Militarism involves the desire to have the best military, leading to a buildup of arms and an increase in tensions.
• Alliances: agreements between two or more countries that require them to support each other in case of war.
• Alliances create a complex system where one country's involvement in war can lead to a larger conflict.
• Imperialism: the desire to gain more land, power, and resources.
• Imperialism leads to competition and tension between countries as they seek to expand their territories and influence.
• Nationalism: a deep love for one's country, leading to a willingness to die or kill for it.
• Nationalism is often taught to children in school, creating deep-seated feelings of hostility towards other countries and contributing to the growing tension in Europe.

Causes of Tension in Europe by 1914

• Europe was a pressure cooker of tension between countries by 1914, leading to the outbreak of war.

MAIN Causes of World War I

• Militarism: the belief that a country's military strength is the best way to settle disputes with other countries.
• Militarism involves the desire to have the best military, leading to a buildup of arms and an increase in tensions.
• Alliances: agreements between two or more countries that require them to support each other in case of war.
• Alliances create a complex system where one country's involvement in war can lead to a larger conflict.
• Imperialism: the desire to gain more land, power, and resources.
• Imperialism leads to competition and tension between countries as they seek to expand their territories and influence.
• Nationalism: a deep love for one's country, leading to a willingness to die or kill for it.
• Nationalism is often taught to children in school, creating deep-seated feelings of hostility towards other countries and contributing to the growing tension in Europe.