practice of having
a strong military
and being ready to
use it
Alliances
competition caused
european countries
to make alliances
(friends with other
european countries)
to strengthen
themselves and
retain peace
Imperialism
strong nations
looking to take as
much territory as
possible
(colonies)
Nationalism
pride for nations
causes
competitions for
territory and
power between
countries
Short-Term Causes
Franz Ferdinand
Archduke, heir to the Austro-Hungarian
throne assassinated by Princip (Black Hand
Terrorist Group) on June 28 1914
'Blank Cheque'
Germany offered Austria-Hungary to
'blank cheque', meaning whatever decision
Austria-Hungary decide to make on
punishing Serbia for the death of Franz
Ferdinand, Germany will support.
Austrian Ultimatum
Austria gave Serbia
the 'last warning'
Russian Mobilisation
Russia prepared
their army and
troops for battle
The Triple Alliance
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy
The Triple Entente
Britain
France
Russia
The End of the War!
Treaty of Versailles: The
war officially ended on June
28 1919 with the treaty of
Versailles, a treaty which
declared peace between
Germany and its allies. The
three main politicians who
took part were: David
Lloyd, Georges Clemenceau
& Woodrow Wilson