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Prelude to War. The Tragedy of “ isms ”. Tragedy of the -isms. Nationalism Imperialism Militarism Alliances. Nationalism. The belief that ethnic/cultural identity should define the political state and its borders Many states composed of diverse ethnicities and cultures Austria-Hungary
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Prelude to War The Tragedy of “isms”
Tragedy of the -isms • Nationalism • Imperialism • Militarism • Alliances
Nationalism • The belief that ethnic/cultural identity should define the political state and its borders • Many states composed of diverse ethnicities and cultures • Austria-Hungary • Ottoman Empire • Great Britain • Poland divided
What are some examples of modern day nationalism that has erupted into conflict? • Iraq • Shiites, Sunnis, Kurds • Ireland • Republicans and unionists • Spain • Basques
Imperialism • Nations competing for colonies • Africa • France • England • Germany wants in • Far east • Conflict between France, England, Russia, Japan and Germany
Militarism • All countries building up armies • Police and control colonies • “Prepare” for war • Armies and weapons as deterrent
Alliances • Triple Entente • France • Russia • Britain • Allied Powers during war
Alliances • Triple Alliance • Austria-Hungary • Germany • Italy • Central Powers • Ottoman Empire replaces Italy
June 28, 1914 • Archduke Franz Ferdinand, Heir to Austro-Hungarian throne visits Sarajevo • And is assassinated • Gavrilo Princip and the Black Hand • Austria-Hungary issues ultimatum to Serbia • Looking for excuse to punish Serbia
Japan August 23,25, 1914: Japan declares war first on Germany, then on Austria Hungary November 5, 1914: Ottoman Empire declares war on England, France and Russia July 28, 1914: Russia announces it will mobilize to defend Serbia August 6, 1914: Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia August 12, 1914: England & France declare war on Austria-Hungary November 2, 1914: Serbia and Russia declare war on Ottoman Empire November 6, 1914: England and France declare war on the Ottoman Empire August 4, 1914: England declares war on Germany July 28, 1914: Austria-Hungary declares War on Serbia August 3, 1914: Germany declares war on France August 4, 1914: Germany declares war on Belgium August 6, 1914: Serbia declares war on Germany August 1, 1914: Germany declares war on Russia