Mr. Bruns is talking about the Characteristics of Europe in the late 1800's and 1900's.
-very nationalistic.
-willing to go to war to protect interests and national honor.
industrialization was occuring
Cause's of WW1
Militrism - part of new diplomacy, it was building up their army. France needed to build up their army to get powerful. The only reason why we have nuclear weapons is because other countries have them, and we want to be ready if they attack us.
Imperialism - When larger countries take over smaller countries. Disputs over land. Winners want the losers land.
Nationalism - Part of new diplomacy - leads to taking over countries. Two parts - Desire for common peoples independence.
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