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M.A.I.N Causes of World War 1 - Coggle Diagram
M.A.I.N Causes of World War 1
Militarism: system where a strong military becomes a priority in an attempt to intimidate other countries
Militarism can cause conflict because there is constant competition to be the best
Evidence 2: The Prussian army was modernized in the 1850's which caused them to defeat France in 1871 proving that the army was the most dangerous and effective military force in Europe.
Defense spending reached an ultimate high: German defense spending: up 73%
France: up 10%
Britain: 13%
Russia: up by 1/3
The British Royal Navy was essential for maintaining imperial and trade interests like protecting shipping, trade routes, and colonial ports
Imperialism: A system where a larger and more powerful country dominates and exploits smaller nations.
Imperialism can lead to competition between countries, each fighting for higher status and greater power.
Evidence 2: Tension was created between European nations because of imperial rivalry and competition, each nation wanting to gain more territories and goods.
Evidence 1: European powers, such as France, Britain, Germany, and Italy, fought over colonies in Africa, creating tension.
Evidence 3: The decline of the Ottoman Empire drew European nations to the Balkan sphere, where many of them fought over territories and influence, increasing tension and rivarly.
Alliances: mutual agreement for the benefit of all parties
When there is conflict between two people, it is not just those people, it expands to many others because of alliances.
Evidence 2:
The Three Emperors' League- an alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia to secure the balance of powers in Europe (collapsed 1878)
Evidence 3:
Franco-Russian Alliance- military alliance between France and Russia that restored friendly relations
Evidence 1:
The Dual Alliance- military alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungary to support each other if they were attacked by Russia
Nationalism: an intense feeling of patriotism over one's country ; placing interests of own country over others
The intense feeling of pride that accompanies nationalism can cause people to lash out in order to prove just how great their country is. It may also cause countries to criticize others.
Seen along with militarism: Great Britain thought they would succeed in any war because of the power of their naval power accompanied with their resources
Europeans were overly confident that they would be the victors of war if it were to ever occur, increasing mood for war and acting indifferent towards it.
Invasion literature was a type of British fiction that encouraged racial stereotypes. This emerged in order to discourage other countries and make Britain seem superior. For example, invasion literature depicted China as a country with muderous, opium-savages.