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Origins of The Crisis
Origins of The Crisis
Origins of The Crisis
of the Crisis
In 1900, the imperialist powers seemed secure
But by 1924, imperialism was in crisis
The origins of the crisis:
1. Fading confidence in the New Imperialism
2. Growing industrial and military might of Germany
challenged existing Great Powers
3. Weakening of Ottoman and Austria-Hungarian Empires
led to a power vacuum
Crisis Eruptions: World War One, Russian
Revolution
Europe 1900
Origins of World War One
World War One broke out in 1914 destroyed the system of
international relations in Europe and in the Middle East
Some reasons:
Growth of nationalism
Growth of German power
Growth of system of alliances and military plans
Nationalism: