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The Great War ( World War I)

The Great War ( World War I). 1914 - 1918. I. Underlying Causes (built up over time causing tension). A. Nationalism. France wanted Alsace-Lorraine back from Germany 2. Eastern European ethnic groups want own, free nations. B. Militarism. Germany –

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The Great War ( World War I)

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  1. The Great War ( World War I) 1914 - 1918

  2. I. Underlying Causes(built up over time causing tension)

  3. A. Nationalism • France wanted Alsace-Lorraine back from Germany 2.Eastern European ethnic groups want own, free nations

  4. B. Militarism • Germany – built up its military to rival Britain 2.France- reacts to protect itself - its right next to Germany

  5. C. Imperialism • Germany tries to get African colonies 2.Britain & France view this as a threat

  6. D. Alliances 1. European powers try to maintain balance by forming alliances with each other 2. All members will fight if one is attacked 3. Germany/Austria-Hungary ( Central Powers ) VS. Britain/France/Russia ( Allied Powers)

  7. Result = by 1914 – tensions steadily building for years 1. Britain afraid of German ambitions for colonies, a strong navy, & competition from its growing industrial economy 2. Austria-Hungary afraid of rebellious Serbs withinits borders & Russia’s support of Serbia 3. Russia afraid of German support of Austria-Hungary

  8. II. Immediate Cause ( event that sparks outbreak of war) A. June 28, 1914, Austria-Hungary’ heir Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated by Serb nationalist named Princip( member of terrorist group (Black Hand) B. Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia C. Russia must defend Serbia; declares war on A-H D. Germany must defend A-H; declares war on Russia E. Britain & France must defend Russia; declare war on Germany F. Result = All major European powers at war

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