The Rise and Fall of European Empires: Nationalism, Imperialism, and Militarism

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EUROPEAN EMPIRE: Britain, France, Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary

NEW IDENTITIES (NATIONALISM)

Different cultures, languages, and ethnicities within an empire weakening the empires.

NEW POWERS: Japan, USA, Europe not the only source of power; many countries are much bigger.

NATIONALISM: Identification with one's own nation and support for its interests, especially to the exclusion or detriment of the interests of other nations.

IMPERIALISM: A policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.


MILITARISM: Beliefs or desires of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively.

ARMS RACE: A competition between nations for superiority in the development and accumulation of weapons.


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