7.2: Causes of World War I

Discussing the first global conflict that this unit is named after, Topic 7.2 covers the causes of World War 1, summarized by the acronym MAIN. Within a hotbed of militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism, disaster is the only outcome of an Archduke’s assassintion.

Videos:

Heimler's History | The Causes of World War I, Explained

Crash Course European History | The Roads to World War I

Crash Course World History | How World War I Started

Jim Rhoades | Chapter 7.2

World of Ikerd | 7.2: Causes of WWI & 7.3: Conducting WWI

Dobbiecast History | World War I