Causes of World War I 1914 1918 The
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Causes of World War I 1914 -1918
The Players � The Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria. Hungary and Italy � The Triple Entente: France, Great Britain and Russia
Map of the Alliances in 1914 Use this slide to colour and label your map
Map of the Balkans colour and label on your map
M. A. I. N. The long-term causes Cause Definition Militarism refers to a government's preference to invest heavily in its military, or to follow and celebrate the principles of military life or policy. Alliances An agreement of countries to assist the allied country when needed How did it contribute to WWI?
M. A. I. N. cont’d Cause Definition Imperialism The ideology that nations have the right and duty to expand their territorial possessions by colonizing other areas whether by peaceful or by violent means. Nationalism Patriotic feelings or efforts; ideology that a citizen should not only support the nation as a true patriot but also recognize that the nation is the greatest manifestation of a people’s identity How did it contribute to WWI?
The Spark: Short-term cause � The assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by Serbian terrorist Gavrilo Princip.
The Balkan Powder Keg � Refers to the Balkans in the early part of the 20 th century. In this time period there were a number of overlapping claims to territories and spheres of influence between the major European powers such as Russia and Austria. Hungary.
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The World at War
Great Britain Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Naval Race with Germany Alliance with Belgium brought them into the war with Germany Willing to defend their empire Wanted to be more powerful than Germany
France Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Built up army to get revenge on Germany Triple Entente gave them confidence against Germany Wanted Alsace-Lorraine back from Germany Wanted revenge for defeat in Franco-Prussian War of 1870 -71
Russia Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Mobilized their troops which upset Germany Alliance with Britain and France gave them confidence to mobilize Russia interested in the Balkans; especially Serbia Proud to be able to help Serbia
Germany Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Naval race with Great Britain Had support of Austria. Hungary Wanted an empire like Great Britain’s Believed that they could not be defeated
Austria-Hungary Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Willing to use their military as an ultimatum to Serbia The support of Germany encouraged their ultimatum Did not want to lose their empire Afraid of losing Bosnia and other parts of the empire
Serbia Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Willing to fight to get Bosnia The support of Russia encouraged them Wanted to enlarge their territory Willing to use terror for nationalist goals
Conclusion �Fear and Confidence increased the severity of M. A. I. N.
Timeline � 28 June 1914 Assassination of Franz Ferdinand � 28 July 1914 Austria declared war on Serbia � 1 Aug 1914 Germany declared war on Russia because Russia mobilized � 3 Aug 1914 Germany declared war on France and instituted the Schlieffen Plan � 4 Aug 1914 British declaration of war on Germany who refused to withdraw from neutral Belgium
The Schlieffen Plan Add the Schlieffen Plan to your map
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