Factors that created the tension for WWI

1-NATIONALISM: a sense of devotion to one's national group where they had a sense of national pride. It was a dividing force rather than a unifying one because everybody thought they were the best. 2-ECONOMIC RIVALY, Germany and Great Britain led Europe in industrial growth, which gave them economic power. This caused increased competition for materials and markets. 3--POLITICAL RIVALRY or territorial disputes. The countries were fighting for territory 4-IMPERIALISM as when the countries industrialized they realized they needed where to get their materials and where to sell them. Their sense of rivalry and mistrust of one another deepened. 5-MILITARISM. This was to glorify the military power of a country. The nations of Europe believed that to be truly great, they needed to have a powerful military. To show power through your army. They had an army that in a flash could mobilize but if you are in "peace" there is no need for this. 6-They started doing ALLIANCES with other countries, some secret and other public. They used it in order to protect themselves from other countries. But these alliances were the most important factor in causing WW1