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World War I

Explore the causes of World War I, including nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances. Learn about the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and the declaration of war that followed.

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World War I

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  1. World War I Setting the stage for conflict

  2. Nationalism • What is nationalism? • Examples in Europe: • France wanted to regain Alsace-Lorraine • Multinational empires (the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary) became unstable • Race for colonies

  3. Nationalist Tensions

  4. Imperialism The desire to gain more land for your country.

  5. Militarism • Militarism: Glorification of the military • Countries increased the size of their armies and stockpiled weapons “Our glorious gun 75 mm”

  6. Alliances: “I’ve got your back” 'A Chain of Friendship' - appeared in the American newspaper the Brooklyn Eagle in July 1914.   The caption read: “If Austria attacks Serbia, Russia will fall upon Austria, Germany upon Russia, and France and England upon Germany.”

  7. Alliances • The countries of the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente were allies. • An ally is a person, nation, or group joined with another for a common purpose • How would an alliance change a country’s actions?

  8. Alliances • Triple Alliance • Germany • Austria-Hungary • Italy

  9. Alliances • Triple Entente • France • Russia • Great Britain

  10. The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand • June 28, 1914 • Franz Ferdinand was heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary • Shot by Gavrilo Princip • Princip was Bosnian, which is in Austria-Hungary, but he believed Bosnia should belong to Serbia • What causes of the war motivated this assassination?

  11. Declarations of War • In response to Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia • Watch the chain reaction • Within a week, Central Powers were positioned against the Allied Powers French citizens cheer French soldiers as they mobilize to fight the Germans

  12. Photo Sources: • 1914 Maps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_of_World_War_I • Gassed Soldiers: http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/learning_modules/english/03.TU.01/?section=3 • WWI tank: http://military.discovery.com/technology/vehicles/tanks/tanks-04.html • French propaganda poster: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Militaire-Notre_glorieux_75-ND.JPG • Alliance Cartoon: http://www.johndclare.net/causes_WWI4.htm • Alliance Map: http://www.internationalschooltoulouse.net/igcsehistory/term1/ww1/causes/alliance.htm • Franz Ferdinand: http://www.gwpda.org/photos/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=14&pos=17 • French Fighters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:France_goes_to_war_1914.JPG

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