Causes of WWI
AMERICANS CAN BE DUMB
Militarism
A country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggresively.
Nationalism
Nationalism is excessive feelings of patriotism. Some americans were ignorant about their patriotism.
Alliances
Countries come together, to protect each other and other mutual benefits.
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist. The nationalist was only in his teen years when he performed the assassination.
Serbia
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia to start WWI.
Allies
The allies consisted of France, UK, Italy, Russia, and eventually the USA.
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Central Powers
Central powers consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman empire, Kingdom of Bulgaria.
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Last german emperor, king of Prussia.