World War I

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World War I

• Causes
• Pre War Conditions

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WWI Begins

• World War I began in Europe
• Conditions existed that made Europe ripe for war
• Woodrow Wilson won a second term in office with
  the promise to keep the U.S. out of the war.

3
Conflicting National Interest

• European nations
• Worked for their own interest only
• Ignored the interest and wishes of their
  neighbors
  
• Set stage for war

4
Rivalries Developed

• Rivalries developed between European nations
• also extended to their colonies

5
Four Factors

• Four factors moved Europe closer to war.
• Nationalism
• Imperialism
• Militarism
• System of Alliances

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Nationalism

• Desire to unite people under one nation
• Wanted government controlled by their own people

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Militarism

• Glorification of armed strength
• Believed that only force could solve problems

8
Europe Prepares For War

• Build up army and navy
• Institute draft
• Arms build up
• More money to create weapons
• Stockpile weapons
• Mobilize- Organize resources for combat

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Imperialism

• European came close to war over competing claims
  to colonies

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Arch Duke Ferdinand

• Arch Duke Ferdinand was assassinated in Eastern
  Europe
  
• Nations began to mobilize for war