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Explore the causes, major players, and events of World War I, also known as The Great War. Learn about the alliance system, militarism, economic rivalries, and aggressive nationalism that led to this global conflict.
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1914-1918:The Worldat War By: Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley H. S.Chappaqua, NY
Differing Viewpoints • “Family Feud” • “Fall of the Eagles” • “The War to End All Wars” • “The War to ‘Make the World Safe for Democracy’”
1. The Alliance System Triple Entente: Triple Alliance:
Two Armed Camps! Allied Powers: Central Powers:
The Major Players: 1914-17 Allied Powers: Central Powers: Nicholas II [Rus] Wilhelm II [Ger] George V [Br] Victor Emmanuel II [It] Enver Pasha[Turkey] Pres. Poincare [Fr] Franz Josef [A-H]
2. Militarism & Arms Race Total Defense Expenditures for the Great Powers [Ger., A-H, It., Fr., Br., Rus.] in millions of £s.
Pan-Slavism: The Balkans, 1914 The“Powder Keg”of Europe
Common Issues All nations had war enthusiasts All thought it would help the domestic problems (Trade Unions, women’s suffrage, anti-Semitism, Catholic vs Liberals, etc.) Outbreak of war greeted w/joy
The Assassin: GavriloPrincip
Black Hand did not want Archduke visiting on June 28th—It was the day the Ottomans annexed Serbia, and also their day of independence • Princip tried to assassinate the Archduke two times when he finally succeeded; • He was almost beaten do death by those who arrested him
Austria waits three weeks and issues an ultimatum to Serbia • Serbia accepts all but one point • Germany issued Austria a “blank check” of support • Austria rejects Serbia’s reply • July 24, 1914 • Mobilization began on July 30th
Russia came to Serbia’s Aid • Germany realizes War is Inevitable • Germany needs to strike first • Germany invades France via Belgium on August 1st and 3rd 1914
Mobilization • Home by Christmas! • No major war in 50 years! • Nationalism! It's a long way to Tipperary, It's a long way to go; It's a long way to Tipperary, To the sweetest girl I know! Goodbye, Piccadilly, Farewell, Leicester Square, It's a long, long way to Tipperary, But my heart's right there!
Recruits of the Central Powers A German Soldier Says Farewell to His Mother Austro-Hungarians
Spies • “Mata Hari” • Real Name: Margareetha Geertruide Zelle • German Spy!
German Poster Think of Your Children!