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THE GREAT WAR

THE GREAT WAR. SIMULATION. During this simulation:. Each student will take notes during the simulation when told to do so The simulation will continue throughout the WWI unit to allow students to understand the causes and events of WWI.

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THE GREAT WAR

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  1. THE GREAT WAR SIMULATION

  2. During this simulation: • Each student will take notes during the simulation when told to do so • The simulation will continue throughout the WWI unit to allow students to understand the causes and events of WWI. • Be absolutely respectful to yourself, fellow students and Mrs. Janiak during the simulation 

  3. FOUR M.A.I.N. LONG-TERM CAUSES OF THE WAR • 1. Militarism • 2. Alliance System • 3. Imperialist Rivalries • 4. Nationalism

  4. 1. Militarism • Militarism – glorifying military power and keeping an army prepared for war. • An arms race developed between industrialized European nations- the Germans and the British were competing against each other for the greatest navy • Governments turned to military leaders for advice on peace and war

  5. Militarism Competition Game -Each country is given a stack of paper. Countries have one minute to construct as many bombs as possible with whole sheets of paper. The country with the most bombs at the end of the minute wins.

  6. 2. Alliance System • Alliance System – System of agreements between countries in which each would agree to defend the other in the case of foreign attack.

  7. Alliance System • Each country chooses a diplomatic representative. As the various agreements are issued countries who ally with each other come before the class and shake hands.

  8. 3. Imperialist Rivalries • Imperialist Rivalries – Competition between imperialist countries to gain colonies throughout the world. These rivalries built up resentment between European powers. (Remember the Scramble for Africa)

  9. 4. Nationalism • Nationalism – Feeling pride in and devotion to one’s country or people. This becomes the basis for the idea that people should be ruled by people of the same ethnicity or religion. (Remember India and Pakistan)

  10. Proclaim your Nationalism • Each member of the countries proclaims their love for their country • “__________ is the greatest country ever.”

  11. Event #1: Murder of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand • Serbians that live within the Austrian-Hungarian empire want to become part of Serbia • Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary) is assassinated while visiting the city of Sarajevo by a group of Serbian Nationalists known as the ‘Black Hand’

  12. NO, NOT THAT FRANZ FERDINAND!

  13. THIS FRANZ FERDINAND!! THE ARCHDUKE

  14. Event #2: Austria’s Ultimatum to Serbia • Austria believes the assassination was a conspiracy by the Serbian government • They send an Ultimatum (set of demands) to Serbia to allow their military to enter Serbia to conduct a full investigation

  15. Event #2: Actions • Austria-Hungary reads Ultimatum then gives it to Serbia • Serbia Refuses the Ultimatum • Austria-Hungary (Central Powers) and Serbia (Allied Powers) move to war • Serbia calls out to Russia for help • Russia moves to war (Allied Powers)

  16. Event #3: Germany’s Blank Check • Germany offers Austria a blank check of support to back an invasion of Serbia • Germany tells France to not get involved in the conflict • Austria invades Serbia with German support • Russia mobilizes against Austria and Germany

  17. Event #3: Actions • Germany reads ‘Blank Check” gives it to Austria-Hungary • Germany (Central Powers) moves to war • Germany asks France to not get involved • France replies “Ouh Ouh We will not listen to you”

  18. Event #4: The Schlieffen Plan • Germany trying to avoid a war on two fronts unleashes the Schlieffen Plan • Schlieffen Plan is the invasion of France thru the neutral country of Belgium • The goal is to knock France out of the war quickly on the Western Front then focus on defeating the Russians on the Eastern Front

  19. Event #4: Actions • The German invasion of Belgium moves Belgium into war (Allied Powers) • France moves to war (Allied Powers)

  20. Event #5: Alliance System Unravels • After Germany invades Belgium and France the Alliance system Unravels • Russia goes to war due to their alliance with Serbia • France goes to war due to their alliance with Russia • Britain goes to war due to their alliance with Belgium (France and Russia) • Italy goes to war due to its secret alliance with France • Ottoman Empire goes to war due to its alliance with Germany • The World is at War

  21. Event #5: Actions • Britain moves to war (Allied Powers) • Italy moves to war (Central Powers) • Italy reads Secret Alliance Document • Italy moves to war (Allied powers) • Ottoman Empire moves to war (Central Powers)

  22. Triple Alliance • Germany • Austria-Hungary • Ottoman Empire (initially Italy) Triple Entente - France, - Russia - Great Britain

  23. Event #6: Trench Warfare • Due to new technology such as mustard gas, planes and the machine gun produce stalemates along the front • Soldiers dig in and create the Trench system • Battles last for months over a few miles

  24. Event #6: Action • Both sides at war report to trenches • Create your trench barricade • Stock pile your “bombs” • Remember if you get hit in “no man’s land” lay down • War!!!

  25. Stop the battle!

  26. Event #7: Christmas Truce • On Christmas Day 1914, troops on all sides came out of the trenches and celebrated Christmas together. They sang “Silent Night,” played soccer, showed each other pictures of their families • Represents the belief that the war would be over soon, and that soldiers did not share the hatred for other countries that their leaders had

  27. Event #7: Actions • All countries come together in the middle of the floor • Everyone sings Jingle Bells together

  28. A day or two ago I thought I'd take a ride And soon Miss Fanny Bright Was seated by my side The horse was lean and lank Misfortune seemed his lot We got into a drifted bank And then we got upset Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh yeah Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle Bells lyrics Dashing through the snow In a one horse open sleigh O'er the fields we go Laughing all the way Bells on bob tails ring Making spirits bright What fun it is to laugh and sing A sleighing song tonight Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh Jingle bells, jingle bells Jingle all the way Oh, what fun it is to ride In a one horse open sleigh

  29. Christmas Truce continues • Find soldiers from the enemy side and converse with them. • Show them photos of family and friends • Play soccer with a balled up piece of paper • Talk about life at home in your country

  30. Reflection • Write a one-page reflection as either: • A journal entry as a soldier OR • A letter home to a family member as a soldier • Include: • Description of the battle • How you’re feeling about the war • Christmas Truce • Be CREATIVE!

  31. Event #8: Russia Makes an Exit • The Russians lose battle after battle along the Eastern Front experiencing more causalities than any other country • Russian Revolution brings Communists to power under V.I. Lenin • Russia makes a peace agreement with Germany, Treaty of Brest-Litovsk • Treaty pulls Russia out of the war • Russia turns over land to Germany

  32. No, that’s Lennon not Lenin

  33. Yeah that Lenin!!!

  34. Event #8: Actions • Russia wars with themselves • Russia reads ‘Treaty of Brest-Litovsk’ to all countries • Russia moves out of war back to peace area

  35. Event #9: U.S. Makes an Entrance • United States enters the war for three major reasons • 1. Sinking of the Lusitiana – passenger liner torpedoed by German U-boats killing U.S. citizens • 2. Zimmerman Telegram – Germany’s attempt to have Mexico invade the U.S. to prevent them from joining the war • 3. Cultural Ties – Americas ties with Great Britain in terms of language, culture, and the belief in Democracy. U.S. wants to keep the world “safe for democracy”

  36. Event #9: Action • Germany takes ‘Zimmerman Telegram’ to Mexico • Telegram is intercepted by the British • British give it to the Americans • Americans read the “Zimmerman Telegram” • U.S. joins the war (Allied Powers) • War!!!

  37. Event #10: Armistice (Peace) • With U.S. entry into the war, stalemates along the front end • U.S. quickly pushes Germany out of France • Germans, Austrians, and Ottomans in chaos within their countries • They agree to end the war • Armistice (end to war) occurs at 11 o’clock on 11/11/1918

  38. Event #10: Action • Armistice is read to all countries • All countries come together and shake hands except Germany • Germany is forced to shake hands

  39. Treaty of Versailles

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