Causes of WWI M A I N Causes

Causes of WWI

M. A. I. N. Causes of WWI M. =Militarism-Creation of large standing armies. A. =Alliances-Alliances between large European powers I. =Imperialism-Competition for colonies N. =Nationalism-Devotion to one’s nation

The Spark Archduke Ferdinand is assassinated while visiting Sarajevo. In response, Austria declares war on Serbia. Russia mobilizes troops to defend their borders, and Germany declares war on Russia. Most of Europe is pulled into the war because of Alliances.

The Schlieffen Plan Germany planned to attack France first, before Russia could mobilize their army Plan fails when the battles with France drag on too long.

First Battle of the Marne First battle of WWI British and French hold off the German advances

New Weapons Tanks Planes Submarines Gas

World War I Total War: nations devote all resources to the war effort Trench Warfare: Armies fight each other from trenches Used to counter new technologies Bloodletting

War outside of Europe India-supplies soldiers Japan-provides navy support China-invade German holdings in China Brazil-provides sugar and beans Africa-S. Africans help put down Boers Middle East- Lawrence leads rebellion against the Turks.

End of WWI Russian Revolution Russia negotiates to pull out of WWI U. S. Intervention German use of submarine warfare prompts U. S. to enter war Lusitania U. S. helps bolster the Western Front Germany forced to surrender

Paris Peace Settlement Wilson’s 14 Points Sought self-determination and free trade Treaty of Versailles Germany forced to take blame for war Pay reparations Limit military No Self-determination League of Nations created Overall the peace settlement was a failure