MYP 5 Soci

Apuntes

•Long Term Causes of World War I – MAIN •M – Militarism European powers built large armies and navies. An arms race between Germany and Britain increased tensions. Military planning, such as the Schlieffen Plan, further heightened the risk of conflict. •A – Alliances Countries formed mutual defense agreements. The Triple Alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, while the Triple Entente comprised France, Russia, and Britain. These alliances turned a small conflict into a global war. •I – Imperialism European nations competed for colonies in Africa and Asia. This rivalry increased mistrust, especially among Britain, France, and Germany. •N – Nationalism Many countries believed they were superior. Ethnic groups, like the Slavs in the Balkans, sought independence. Tensions in the Balkans, known as the "powder keg" of Europe, contributed to the outbreak. •Short Term Causes of World War I – The Assassination (28 June 1914) Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was killed in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist. This event triggered a chain reaction of alliance activations, leading to war. •Key Terms Trench Warfare involved defensiv...