Download What were the long term causes and immediate circumstances that

What were the long term causes and immediate circumstances that
led to WWI?
Militarism:
The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military
capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.
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Militarism WWI
Arms Race WWI
Alliances:
A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.
Pre-WWI Alliances
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Nationalism:
An extreme form of pride in one’s nation, especially marked by a feeling of superiority
over other countries.
Pre-WWI Nationalism
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Nationalism & The War Effort (includes propaganda)
Imperialism:
A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
European Imperialist Nations
Assassination:
To injure or destroy unexpectedly and treacherously; to murder (a usually prominent person) by
sudden or secret attack often for political reasons.
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, 1914 http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/pfduke.htm
Isolationism:
A policy of remaining apart from the affairs or interests of other groups, especially the political
affairs of other countries.
US Isolationism WWI
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