The document discusses several factors that contributed to the outbreak of World War 1 in Europe in 1914, including rising militarism, imperialism and nationalism in the major powers of Europe which led to the formation of opposing alliances. Significant events like the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbian nationalists increased tensions between Austria-Hungary and Serbia, while Germany's assertive foreign policy under Kaiser Wilhelm II further destabilized the region.

1. •Militarism
•Alliances
•Imperialism
•Nacionalism
•Significant Individuals

2. Militarism
 Germany was competing with the UK to
build battleships.
 The British feared an attack on their
empire.
 Germany was competing with Russia and
France to expand their army.

3. Alliances
 By 1914 the countries of Europe with more power were
separated into two alliances.
 The Triple Entente (Britain, France and Russia).
 The Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary and
Italy).

4. Imperialism
 All the great powers were fighting for colonies/territory.
 The British were feared of Germany in Africa.
 The Austrians were feared of Russia and Serbia in the
Balkans.

5. Nationalism
 This was an age when all nations wanted to show their
power and independence.
 The slav of Europe, aided by Serbia and Russia wanted
to be free of Austrian rule.

6. Significant
Individuals
Kaiser Wilhelm II
 He built up German army and navy.
 Aggressive foreign policy.
 Determined to make Germany a top nation.
 Distrusted by other powers.

7. The Crisis 1
 It was on June 28 1914.
 Franz Ferdinand visits Sarajevo.
 The capital of Bosnia was recently grabbed by Austria.
 Hotbed of Slav nationalism.

8. The Crisis 2
 The terrorist attack Franz Ferdinand.
 Bomb attempt fails in the morning.
 Gavrilo Princip kills Franz Ferdinand and his wife in
the afternoon.
 Austrians blame Serbia for supporting terrorists.

9. Why did Britain get
involved?
 Britain had ententes with France and Russia.
 She felt threatened by the growing power of Germany.
 She felt confident with the Schlieffen Plan.

10. Schlieffen Plan
 Was the plan of Germany to defeat France and Russia.
 Avoid french defences by invasion of Belgium.
 Germans thought Britain would no intervene.