Causes Of WWI M.A.I.N

1. Had controlled over Philippines & Hawaiian Islands

2. Imperialism

2.1. the dominance of one country over a small country, to grow one's national wealth

2.2. Controllers

2.2.1. Germany had only a little part of the world

2.2.1.1. Germany took over New Guinea, built railways from Berlin to Baghdad to expand control

2.2.2. Britain and France had many colonies in Africa and Asia

2.2.2.1. Britain had Australia, Canada and India

2.2.3. United States of America

2.2.4. Russia

2.2.4.1. Held most land in Europe and Asia

2.2.5. France

2.2.5.1. had parts of NW Africa & far east

3. Nationalism

3.1. form patriotism and loyalty to one's country

3.2. own's country/culture is superior to all countries, pride in country's power

3.3. competed for more land, more powerful navies and armies

4. Short Term

4.1. the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

5. Alliances

5.1. purpose

5.1.1. to ensure safety & protection in case of war

5.1.2. to keep peace within europe

5.2. Triple Entente

5.2.1. Britain

5.2.2. France

5.2.3. Russia

5.3. Triple Alliance

5.3.1. Italy

5.3.2. Germany

5.3.3. Austria-Hungary

6. Militarism

6.1. to gain land/territory for power

6.2. The growth of weapons and armies: Arms Race

6.3. Britain had a large navy

6.4. Germany wanted to have a large navy