Causes of WWI• A-Alliances: European nations signed secret treaties that

created a system of alliances pitting nation versus nation• N-Nationalism: There were intense feelings of nationalism in

Europe, and on the part of oppressed nationalities• I-Imperialism: Competition to develop vast empires caused

tension and conflict• M-Militarism: Nations built huge armies to defend

themselves and help gain these empires. It was a natural feeling for them to want to use these militaries.• A-Anarchy: There was no international organization to help

them deal with their problems.• L-Leadership: There was a lack of leadership and naiveté to

the impacts of war.

•1914• Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary visits Serbia• Francis Ferdinand and his wife are assassinated(by Bosnian activist working for the Black Hand)• Austria was upset about the assassination, they demanded reparations, or threatened to attack• Serbia is allied with Russia, so Russia announces full mobilization of armed forces

• Austria-Hungary is allied with

Germany• Germany declares war on Russia• Germany declares war on France and

Belgium• Britain declares war on Germany

Alliances• Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria, Italy

• Triple Entente: France, Great Britain, Russia

• *Alliances change:

•Central-Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

•Allied-Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy.