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WWI Causes and Impacts of
WWI Causes and Impacts of
I. Long-Term Causes
N - Nationalism
I - Imperialism & Industrialism
M - Militarism
E - Entangled Alliances
I. Long-Term Causes of WWI
A. * Militarism
1. Definition:
a. The glorification of military power.
b. Aggressiveness that involves the threat of
military force.
B. Militarism led to fear and suspicion as European nations
became more willing to use military force to attain national goals.
N - Nationalism
I - Imperialism & Industrialism
M - Militarism
E - Entangled Alliances
II. Short-Term Causes of World War I
II. Short-Term Causes of WWI
A. The Balkan “Powder Keg” Explodes