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The Powder Keg of Europe: The Triggering of World War I

Understand the events leading up to the outbreak of World War I, including the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, the alliances formed, and the impact on Europe.

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The Powder Keg of Europe: The Triggering of World War I

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  1. Lecture 2 The Powder Keg of Europe Objective~ Understand how one murder caused WWI to break out

  2. A-H & Serbia are bitter enemies Russia is committed to support Serb resistance to A-H Germany is committed to support A-H attempts to dominate Serbia BackGround

  3. The Igniting Spark • Archduke Francis Ferdinand heir to Austro-Hungarian throne and his wife Sophie. • Visits Sarajevo • The Balkan Region • Owned by A-H but home of many Serbs • Serbia does not like the Archduke b/c it is rumored that he will take them over

  4. June 28, 1914; Shot & killed by a member (Gavrillo Princip) of the Serbia Nationalist group The Black Hand

  5. Alliances Kick In • Germany gave A-H a Blank Check (promised unconditional support) • A-H gives Serbs a set of Demands (Ultimatum) • A-H Declares War on Serbia-July 28 • Russia orders full mobilization • Germany’s reaction • Declares war on Russia & France Aug. 1st

  6. Schlieffen PlanBeat France Quick then focus on Russia Problem: Belgium is neutral Belgium-Treaty of London 1839 Invasion causes Britain to declare war on Germany Aug. 4th

  7. Due to the Alliance system within one week all of Europe was at war!!! World War 1 officially began August 1914 The allies -- Russia, Serbia, France, and Britain against the Central Powers -- Germany, A-H, Italy, and Turkey.

  8. Rest of Period • Map of Europe during WWI • Keep

  9. All For You Sophia LyricsBang bang, Gavrilo PrincipBang bang, shoot me GavriloBang bang, the first six are for youBang bang, the seventh is for meBang bang, Gavrilo PrincipBang bang, Europe's going to weepAll for you, all for you, all for you, Sophia (x4)Bang bang, history's completeBang bang, shoot me GavriloBang bang, the first six are for youBang bang, the seventh is for meBang bang, Gavrilo PrincipBang bang, shoot me GavriloAll for you, all for you, all for you, Sophia (x4)The Black Hand holds the gunThe devil takes his runUrban, take the Appel QuayIt's June the twenty-eighthThe seventh was for me

  10. Eyewitness Account of The Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand • Provide an eyewitness account of the start of The Great War. • Be sure to include… • Where, why, how, and who assassinated the Archduke. (Be as detailed and informative as possible.) • An Explanation of the M.A.I.N causes of World War I and how the two alliances are threatening to tear apart Europe. (Triple Entente vs. Triple Alliance) • Accurate date, what country you represent, etc. • Should be no longer than half a page

  11. Vocabulary-start 352Due at the end of the period • Ultimatum • Mobilize • Neutrality • Archduke Francis Ferdinand pg. 355 (lec notes) • Schlieffen Plan pg. 356 (lec notes) • Stalemate • U-boat • Trench Warfare pg. 360

  12. November 27thp 3, 4, & 6 2) Powder Keg Assignment Neatly draw this picture Inside the keg Label the 4 M.A.I.N. causes of WWI. (From lec. 1) Label the fuse with the event that started WWI. (From reading) Color/shade your picture In your own words explain what the powder keg and fuse represent ( needs to be at least 1 paragraph) 1) Reading~ The Great War Begins (352-357) • Answer all 7 questions in complete sentences Both Assignments due at the end of the period

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