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Causes of WWI (I for Imperialism: the policy of extending a nations power…
Causes of WWI
I for Imperialism: the policy of extending a nations power over other territories, by diplomacy or by military force
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N for Nationalism: identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations
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Concept of a "nation" which shared language and heritage, excited citizens
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A for Alliances: unions and friendships formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries
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As a result of more insecurity between countries, alliances were sought out to be created and/or improved
Triple Alliance: Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary
Triple Entente: France, Russia, and Great Britain
M for Militarism: the idea that a country needs to maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use that capability aggressively against other nations
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New military technologies of 1914: long-range artillery, the machine gun, battle-ships, airplanes, submarines