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The First World War

The First World War. b) Causes of War. b) Causes of War. Between 1815-1914, Europe had known 100 years of peace and war seemed impossible However, there was a strong rivalry between the countries: nationalism, colonialism, militarism and military alliances all threatened peace.

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The First World War

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  1. The First World War b) Causes of War

  2. b) Causes of War • Between 1815-1914, Europe had known 100 years of peace and war seemed impossible • However, there was a strong rivalry between the countries: nationalism, colonialism, militarism and military alliances all threatened peace

  3. b) Causes of War The indirect causes of the war: Are divided into four main sections:

  4. b) Causes of War • The system of alliances: • ___________________________________________________________________________ • A declaration of war against a nation amounted to a declaration of war against the entire alliance

  5. b) Causes of War 2. Militarism: • ______________________________________ • ______________________________________ • Germany had the most powerful army but the British fleet reigned Example: 1908, Germany increased its fleet, Britain responds and builds four battleships (Dreadnoughts) more

  6. b) Causes of War 3. Imperialism: • _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • When Germany seeks to turn towards the Balkans and the Middle East, Great Britain and Russia feel threatened

  7. b) Causes of War 4. Nationalism: • ______________________________________________________________________________ • Countries still trying to have the biggest army, the largest fleet and finally the largest territory ...

  8. b) Causes of War The DIRECT cause of the First World War: • __________________________________________

  9. b) Causes of War • The assassination of Franz Ferdinand • _______________, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by GavriloPrincip (from Serbia) • The survey shows that Serbia allowed this to happen • Supported by Germany, Austria-Hungary sees an opportunity to settle accounts with Serbia • ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  10. b) Causes of War

  11. b) Causes of War • Triple Alliance: • _________________________________________ • Triple Entente: • ________________________________________

  12. b) Causes of War

  13. b) Causes of War Statements after the assassination: July 28, 1914: • ________________________________________________________________________________________________ July 30, 1914: • ________________________________________________ August 1, 1914: • ________________________________________________

  14. b) Causes of War August 3, 1914: • ____________________________________________________________________________________________ August 4, 1914: • __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  15. b) Causes of War Chain reactions : • _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ • Russia is the protector of the Slavs : • July 30, Russia mobilized its army • But it is too late and unsuccessful

  16. b) Causes of War Chain reactions : • Germany reactsquickly : • Ultimatum to Belgium, which requires the passage of German troops in Belgium on July 26 before the declaration of war on Serbia by Austria-Hungary

  17. b) Causes of War Chain reactions : • Germany reactsquickly : • Mobilization on July 31 and declared war on Russia on August 1 • Schlieffen Plan (avoid a war on two fronts). Refusal of the Belgians to the ultimatum when Germany declared war on August 2

  18. b) Causes of War Chain reactions : • __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

  19. b) Causes of War Chain reactions : 5.___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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