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World History 2

World History 2. 5/4 to 5/8. Sunday 5/4 – Do Now . What are the benefits of being able to control the economy of another country? . Sunday 5/4 – 27.2 - Imperialism. Imperialism: seizure of a territory or country by a stronger country and the power gained by the seizure.

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World History 2

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  1. World History 2 5/4 to 5/8

  2. Sunday 5/4 – Do Now • What are the benefits of being able to control the economy of another country?

  3. Sunday 5/4 – 27.2 - Imperialism • Imperialism: seizure of a territory or country by a stronger country and the power gained by the seizure. • Goal was to exert political, economic and social control and force others to adopt European cultures

  4. Sunday 5/4 – 27.2 - Imperialism • 2 forms of control • Indirect: local ruler under foreign authority • Direct: foreign entity was incomplete control because colonies were not educated enough to run themselves- had a goal of assimilation:in which over time, the local population would adapt to European customs.

  5. Sunday 5/4 – 27.2 - Imperialism • Social Darwinism: played a role in imperialism. Theory of evolution and natural selection were applied to human societies. • What are some causes of Imperialism? • What are some of the effects of imperialism?

  6. Sunday 5/4 – 27.2 - Imperialism • Assignment: Use page 780. Create a chart similar to the one below and fill in with information from page 780.

  7. Monday 5/5 – Do Now • How did Social Darwinism lead to imperialism? What are some other causes of imperialism we discussed?

  8. Monday 5/5 – 29.1 - WWI • As we take notes, fill them in on the timeline provided. Draw a picture that you feel represents the idea or concept. • Nationalism: deep devotion to one’s nation-creates unity but also competition between nations-created competition between materials, markets, territory disputes from previous wars

  9. Monday 5/5 – 29.1 - WWI • Imperialism: quest for colonies causes fighting over lands • Militarism: glorify military power and be prepared for war. Belief that it was important to keep a strong army. • Alliances: or agreements begin to form as a result of mistrust between European Powers

  10. Monday 5/5 – 29.1 - WWI • Otto Van Bismarck was the leader of Prussia and feared France because the potential revenge wanted from previous Prussia-French War). If France had no allies there would be no danger. • In 1881, Triple Alliance was formed between Prussia, Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. Later, Russia joined this alliance.

  11. Monday 5/5 – 29.1 - WWI • In 1890, Kaiser Wilhem II, the leader of Germany, forced Bismarck from rule and let alliance with Russia go. • Russia responds by creating an alliance with France. This was Bismarck’s fear because there would be a threat on both sides. • Wilhem II’s goal was to create a strong navy. This caused Britain to become fearful so they joined the Triple Entente, which was an alliance between Britain, France and Russia.

  12. Tuesday 5/6 – Do Now • What were the first two alliances that formed before WWI? Why were they created?

  13. Tuesday 5/6 – 29.1/29.2 - WWI • The Balkan Peninsula consisted of Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania in the area the Ottoman Empire was declining.

  14. Tuesday 5/6 – 29.1/29.2 - WWI • Serbia wanted to expand and Russia supported this, but Austria-Hungary did not because they feared Slavics would rebel in Austria-Hungary. • Eventually Austria-Hungary takes over Bosnia and Herzegovina which was Balkan territory. This causestensions between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.

  15. Tuesday 5/6 – 29.1/29.2 - WWI • In 1914, the Austrian ruler and his wife travel to Bosnia and are shot by a Serbian. • Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. • What do you think the effect is?

  16. Tuesday 5/6 – 29.1/29.2 - WWI • Russia bring army to border of Austria-Hungary as well as Germany. • August 1, 1914 – Germany declares war on Russia. • August 3, 1914 – Germany declares war on France • Soon after – Britain declares war on Germany

  17. Tuesday 5/6 – 29.1/29.2 - WWI • Germany and Austria-Hungary because of their central location (eventually Bulgaria and Ottomans join). • Britain, Russia and France and were eventually joined by Japan and Italy. Italy was part of triple alliance, but changed because believed the start of the war was unjust. Most countries believe the war would be quick and short lived Central Powers Allied Powers

  18. Wednesday 5/7 Do Now • What eventually led to WWI? How did alliances bring multiple countries into the war?

  19. Wednesday 5/7 – 29.2 - WWI • The deadlock region in western France was at a stalemate known as the Western Front, as predicted by Sir Edward Grey (British). • Germany came up with the Schlieffen Plan which was to win a quick victory with France and then rush to Russia.Germany thought they could do this because Russia lagged behind Europe in railroads and would take longer to supply military.

  20. Wednesday 5/7 – 29.2 - WWI • On the Western Front, it appeared the Germans were winning because they had pushed into Paris. However, the Allies regrouped and sent every soldier to the line. Taxicabs drove soldiers out the lines. Eventually Germany retreated. The result was the Schlieffen Plan was ruined and Russia has already pushed into Germany on the east.

  21. Wednesday 5/7 – 29.2 - WWI • On the Western Front, there was also trench warfare because opposing armies had dub miles of trenches for cover. Many lives were lost. • Life in the trenches was pure misery. “The men slept in mud, washed in mud, ate mud, and dreamed mud.”

  22. Wednesday 5/7 – 29.2 - WWI • The space between the trenches was known as “no-mans land.” It was a bombed out landscape that was met with murderous fire. The trenches were not safe either. • New tools, machine guns, poison gas, and armed tanks did not lead to a fast war as most expected. By the end, each side had lost over half a million people. The Germans gained about 4 miles of land and the Allies gained about 5 miles.

  23. Wednesday 5/7 – 29.2 - WWI • The Eastern Front was the border along Russia and Germany. Although millions were dying, the countries kept sending forces to the Eastern Front. The Germans and Serbians battled the Russians and Austrians. • In Tannenberg, the Russians launched and attack, but the Germans led a counterattack and pushed back the Russian army. More than 30,000 Russians were killed.

  24. Wednesday 5/7 – 29.2 - WWI • Russia struggled because it was not industrialized. The soldiers lacked supplies and food.Also, trade routes were controlled by the Germans at the Baltic Sea and by the Ottomans at the Black Sea and Mediterranean. • However, Russia had numbers (people) which were used to help hold off the Germans and Austrians.

  25. Thursday 5/8 Do Now • Describe WWI in 5-6 sentences. Use specific information from your notes to answer the questions.

  26. Thursday 5/8 – 29.3 - WWI Expands • Use Page 851-856 to answer the following questions. • Why did the allies want to take the Dardanelles? • Describe the Gallipoli campaign and its outcome. • How did the allies attack Germany from abroad? How did they use their colonies to help fight? • What is unrestricted submarine warfare? What were the 2 causes that led the U.S. to get involved? What was the Zimmerman note? • What was meant by the total war? How did it effect the economy? • What is rationing and propaganda? • What role did women play? • Why did Russia withdrawal? Be specific. What was the result? • What caused the central powers to collapse?

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