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World War I was caused by militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism, with European nations building strong militaries and engaging in an arms race. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist triggered a chain reaction of declarations of war among major powers. The complex web of alliances, including the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance, heightened tensions and escalated the conflict into a global war.

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World War I was caused by militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism, with European nations building strong militaries and engaging in an arms race. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist triggered a chain reaction of declarations of war among major powers. The complex web of alliances, including the Triple Entente and Triple Alliance, heightened tensions and escalated the conflict into a global war.

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Causes of World War I

THE GREAT WAR (1914-1918)


Militarism

 European nations built strong militaries to showcase power.


 Arms race between Britain and Germany (naval rivalry).
 Military strategies like Schlieffen Plan (Germany).
Alliances

 Triple Entente: Britain, France, Russia.


 Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy.
 Alliances created tensions, increasing chances of war.
Imperialism and Nationalism
 Competition for colonies (Africa, Asia) led to conflicts.
 Nationalism fueled rivalries (e.g., France wanted revenge on Germany for the Franco-
Prussian War).
 Serbian nationalism played a key role in triggering war.
Assassination of Archduke Franz
Ferdinand

 Heir to Austria-Hungary assassinated by Gavrilo Princip (Serbian nationalist).


 Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia.
 Domino effect: Germany, Russia, Britain, and France joined the war.

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