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World War I: From Neutrality to War. Chapter 6: Section 1. Causes of WWI. U.S. not involved, because we are __________ Nationalism Rejection of different ethnic groups Nationalism of a single ethnic group France wanted back the Alsace-Lorraine territory from Germany
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World War I: From Neutrality to War Chapter 6: Section 1
Causes of WWI • U.S. not involved, because we are __________ • Nationalism • Rejection of different ethnic groups • Nationalism of a single ethnic group • France wanted back the Alsace-Lorraine territory from Germany • Social Darwinism – best nation would come out ahead • Serbia challenges Austria-Hungary
Causes of WWI cont… • Imperialism • Trade and possession of empires measured greatness • Competed for lands rich in resources and military bases • Militarism (glorification of military) • Increased size of armies and stockpiled weapons • Germany is hardcore – built navy to rival Britain • Next war would be more advanced
T Military Strength Chart: Military Strength 1914
Causes cont…. • Alliances • Triple Alliance – Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy • Triple Entente – France, Russia and Great Britain • No one wanted to be seen as unreliable • War would smooth out domestic problems • M.A.I.N. • M. • A. • I. • N.
The Assassination • Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary visits Sarajevo • GavriloPrincip and the Black Hand • June 28, 1914 assassinates the Archduke
Peace Unravels • Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph blames Serbia • An ultimatum is sent to Serbia • End anti-Austrian agitation • Punish those involved in the murder • July 28 - Austria declares war on Serbia
World Spreads • Germany offers a “blank check” to Austria • Serbia turns to Russia • Russia mobilizes • Germany declares war on Russia • Russia turns to France • Germany declares war on France
The Schlieffen Plan • Italy decides to remain neutral • What will Britain do? • The Plan • Wipe out France then take care of Russia • March through Belgium • Britain declares war on Germany
Who is to blame • Austria wanted to punish Serbia for encouraging terrorism • Germany had to be the good ally • Russia had to stop Slavic oppression • France had to support Russia • Britain committed to protect Belgium