Explain briefly the causes of World War I with reference to Nationalism and Imperialism

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Explain briefly the causes of World War I with reference to Nationalism and Imperialism.

Answer

  1. Aggressive nationalism - Military strength became the same with national prestige and every country began to increase her military power. e.g. Serbia, France and Italy.
  2. Imperialism was a system by which a powerful nation used to establish its control over another country/ dispute over Morocco.
  3. England and France built up a huge colonial empire in Asia and Africa.
  4. Each nation thought about its national interest and did not care for the interest of other nations.
  5. France wanted to get back Alsace-Lorraine.
  6. Unsatisfied nation spirit of Balkans / discontent among Italians / Franco-Prussian war / Germany wanted to be the leader of the world.
  • Exam Year: 2018