Causes of WW1

  • Conflicts between Germany and France over Morocco

    Conflicts between Germany and France over Morocco
    After 1871, Bismarck believed that france still wanted revenge for its defeat in the FRanco-Prussian War.
  • The Dual of Aliance

    The Dual of Aliance
    The Dual Aliance was an alliance formed by Bismarck involving Germany and Austria-Hungary.
  • Creation of the Triple Alliance

    Creation of the Triple Alliance
    When Italy joined together with Germany and Austria- HUngary in an alliance.
  • Rise of Kaiser Wilhelm II

    Rise of Kaiser Wilhelm II
    Kaiser Wilhelm II took power over Germnay and gave Bismarck no choice but to resign. Kaiser Wilhelm II let his nations treaty with Russia lapse in 1890.
  • Rise of Militarism

    Rise of Militarism
    Haing military power and keeping an army prepared for war was known as militarism.
  • Conflicts Over Morocco

    Conflicts Over Morocco
    In 1905 and again in 1911, Germany and France nearlly fought over who would control Morocco, in Northern Africa. Most of Europe supported France, so Germany backed down. This event is significant because it shows how imperialism expanding and empire by taking over weaker countries, led to intense competition and conflict between European countries.
  • Creation of the Triple Entente

    Creation of the Triple Entente
    When Britian made an aliance with France and Russia.
  • Austria Annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Austria Annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina
    In 1908, Austria took over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • . The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

    .	The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
    AII and his wife Sophie had a state visit to sanajevo boshia.The royl couple was shot at point blank range by a 19 year old member of the black hand
  • The First Declaration of War

    The First Declaration of War
    By 1914, Europe was divided into two rival camps. On alliance, the TRiple Entente, inclued Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
  • Alliance

    Alliance
    Alliance: Growing International rivalries led to several military aliances- alliance system was designed to help keep peace between countries
  • Vocab

    Vocab
    • Triple Alliance: A military alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy before the start of WW1
    • Triple Entente: Britian makes another entente with France and Russia.
    • Militarism: Policy of Glonfying military strength and keeping a ready army.
    • Nationalism: Having pride in your country. People should be loyal to their country.
    • Imperialism: A policy where a stronger nation seeks to dominate other weaker countries, politicaly, economically or socially.