TOPIC 7.2
Causes of World War I
THEMATIC FOCUS
Governance (GOV)
A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion,
and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative
institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise
power in different ways and for different purposes.
Unit 7: Learning Objective B
Explain the causes and consequences of World War I.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-1
The causes of World War I included imperialist expansion and competition for resources. In addition, territorial and regional conflicts combined with a flawed alliance system and intense nationalism to escalate the tensions into global conflict.
Governance (GOV)
A variety of internal and external factors contribute to state formation, expansion,
and decline. Governments maintain order through a variety of administrative
institutions, policies, and procedures, and governments obtain, retain, and exercise
power in different ways and for different purposes.
Unit 7: Learning Objective B
Explain the causes and consequences of World War I.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-1
The causes of World War I included imperialist expansion and competition for resources. In addition, territorial and regional conflicts combined with a flawed alliance system and intense nationalism to escalate the tensions into global conflict.