The document summarizes the key causes and events of World War I. The main causes included militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism in Europe leading up to 1914. The immediate trigger for war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist. This caused a series of escalating events as the countries honored their alliances, ultimately resulting in most major European powers entering the war. Over 8 million troops were killed and over 20 million wounded or missing by the end of World War I.
2. Causes of WWI – MANIA! M ilitarism - policy of building up a strong military to prepare for war A lliances – agreements between nations to provide aid and protect on another A ssassination – of Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand I mperialism – when one country takes over another country economically and politically. N ationalism – extreme pride in one’s country
3. Militarism 73% Germany 39% Russia 13% Britain 10% France 1910-1914 Increase in Defense Expenditures
14. Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was killed in Bosnia by a Serbian nationalist group called the Black Hand who believed that Bosnia should belong to Serbia.
