| Causes of WWI |
| Nationalism- - French revenge against Germany - French desire for return of Alsace and Lorraine - Pan-Slavism in Eastern Europe - German pride in military power and industrial growth - Serbian desire to create a south Slavic state Imperialsim- - British concern over German growth - British concern over German competition for colonies - Economic rivalries among Britain, Germany, and France - British and French desire to contain German territorial claims in Africa Militarism- - Military power seen as symbol of national prestige - Glorification of war by all powers - Arms race among great powers - Influential military leaders - Belief in Social Darwinism Alliances- - Agreements among nations to aid each other if attacked - Russian agreements with smaller Slavic nations - Emergence of allies - Emergence of Central Powers |