World War One Causes

Imperialism

Apr 23, 1700

Imperialism is the demand and competition for colonies and recources. It really affected around the 1800s.

Militarism

Apr 23, 1705

Militarism is a big deal when talking about World War 1, France, Britain, and Germany competed with each other and trying to make the biggest army. This affected when it all began to happen.

Nationalism

Apr 23, 1800

Nationalism is someones patriotic feelings, principles, or efforts.

Franco-Prussian War

Jul 15, 1870

The Franco-Prussian War lasted from 1870 to 1871 and was a war between France, Prussia and some German states.

How it started

Jul 25, 1871

This all started when Prussia and Germany unified the new country.

Accesion of King Wilhelm II to the German Throne

Apr 24, 1888

Wilhelm II helped create an alliance between France and Russia in 1892.

Alliances and War

Sep 22, 1890

Many places wanted to join up to make their armies bigger, they grouped up and had wars.

Russo-Japanesse War

Apr 24, 1904

The winner of the war was Japan, astonisingly.

Entente Cordiale

Apr 24, 1907

German Militarism and the buildup of national power convinced Great Britain that Germany may establish itself as a dominant power on the continent.

Italo-Turkish War

Apr 24, 1912

Italy won this war, it was 1 whole year.

Balkan Wars

Apr 25, 1912

Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, and Bulgaria formed a military alliance against the Ottoman Empire.

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

Jun 28, 1914

Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip while in a parade.