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Causes of World War I Timeline - Coggle Diagram
Causes of World War I Timeline
French Revolution 1789
Social and Political Upheaval in France aimed to dismantle oppressive regime. It introduced the idea that people should govern themselves, not monarchs, an idea that threatened empires.
Long-term cause(s)
: Nationalism (the French people wanted a nation governed by their own principles and representative institutions).
Political ideology connection
: Liberalism: The revolution was driven by liberal ideas about individual rights, equality before the law, and limiting the power of monarchy. Nationalism: People were motivated by pride in the nation and the desire to overthrow foreign influence and oppressive domestic rule.
Congress of Vienna 1815
Tried to suppress nationalism and liberalism, preserved multiethnic empires like Austria Hungary.
Long-term cause(s)
: Nationalism
Political ideology connection:
Conservatism: aimed to restore monarchies, maintain stability, suppress nationalist movements after Napoleon's defeat
Revolutions of 1848
Austro-Prussian War
1866
Long-term cause(s)
: Nationalism, militarism
Political ideology connection
: Nationalism: Prussia sought German unification under its leadership
Weakened Austria, Allowing Prussia to lead German unification - Increasing tensions between Austria and France
Franco-Prussian War
1870-1871
Long-term cause(s)
: Nationalism, militarism
Political ideology connection
: Nationalism: the war was motivated by French vs. German rivalries, with each sides acting patriotically.
Humiliated France, led to desire for revenge, and created a unified powerful Germany.
Unification of Germany 1871
Long-term cause(s)
: Nationalism
Political ideology connection
: Nationalism: creation of a unified German nation-state
Changed the European balance of power, threatening France and Russia and triggering arms build up
Alliances- (Triple Alliance1872/Dual Alliance 1879/ Triple Alliance 1882/Reinsurance Treaty 1887)
Long-term cause(s)
: Alliances
Political ideology connection
: Conservatism: Bismarck's strategy to maintain balance of power (Dual Alliance), maintain statues quo and protect monarchies (Triple Alliance 1882), Bismarck's diplomacy to avoid war by keeping Russia neutral (Reinsurance Treaty)
These alliances and treaties (1872–1887) reflected Bismarck’s strategy to isolate France and maintain European balance by binding Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy together while keeping Russia diplomatically tied through the Reinsurance Treaty.
Bulgarian Crisis 1885
Long-term cause(s)
: Nationalism, militarism
Political ideology connection
: Nationalism: Serbia vs. Bulgaria over territory; motivated by territorial ambition and national pride
The Bulgarian Crisis (1885–1887) heightened tensions in the Balkans by upsetting the fragile balance between Austria-Hungary and Russia, weakening Bismarck’s alliance system. It ultimately strained the Dreikaiserbund and pushed Europe closer toward rival alliance blocs.
Removal of Bismarck 1890
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Failed Liberal/National moments that increased oppression, radicalizing future nationalist movements (e.g Siberia)
Long-term cause(s)
: Nationalism
Political ideology connection
: Liberalism: calls for constitutional government and civil liberties; Nationalism: unification movements and self-determination
Description and How it Makes WWI More Likely
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