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Section 1 World War I The Great War Begins Preview • Starting Points Map: European Alliances and Military Forces • Main Idea / Reading Focus • Europe on the Brink of War • Quick Facts: Causes of World War I • War Breaks Out • Fighting in 1914 • Faces of History: Kaiser Wilhelm II • Map: World War I Battles, 1914

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Section 1 World War I The Great War Begins Main Idea Europe in 1914 was on the brink of war. After an assassination, the nations of Europe were drawn one by one into what would be called the Great War, or World War I. Reading Focus • Why was Europe on the brink of war in 1914? • Why did war break out? • What were the results of the fighting in 1914?

Section 1 World War I and the Russian Revolution Section 1: The Great War Begins Witness History Audio: The Spark: Borijove Jevtic Alliances Draw Lines Because of distrust among nations, two large alliances emerged—the Triple Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary and the Triple Entente of France, Russia, and Britain. Geography Interactive: European Alliances and Military Build-Up, 1914 Rivalries and Nationalism Increase Tension Economic rivalries, struggles over colonies, arms races, and aggressive nationalism pushed Europe toward war. Note Taking Transparency 169 1 of 7

Section 1 World War I Europe on the Brink of War Rising tensions in Europe, 1914 • Tensions result of four factors – Militarism – Alliances – Imperialism – Nationalism

Section 1 World War I Europe on the Brink of War Militarism Alliances • Massive military buildup in European countries, late 1800 s and early 1900 s • Nations formed partnerships to protect against opposing forces • Wanted to protect overseas colonies from other nations • Growing power of armed forces left all sides ready to act at first sign of trouble • Minor disagreements had potential to turn to armed conflict • Triple Alliance united Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy • Great Britain joined France, Russia in Triple Entente • Believed no one nation would attack another, because allies would join fight

Section 1 World War I Europe on the Brink of War Imperialism • Late 1800 s and early 1900 s saw quest to build empires • Created rivalry, ill will among European nations • Germany, France, Russia, Great Britain vied to become great imperial nations • Each did not want others to gain power Nationalism • Strong devotion to one’s national group or culture, increased in late 1800 s • Led to formation of new countries, struggles for power • Most visible in Balkan Peninsula, southeastern Europe • Home to many ethnic groups trying to break free from Ottoman Empire

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Section 1 World War I Europe on the Brink of War Some of strongest nationalist tensions in Balkans in Serbia, independent nation • Serbian leaders wanted to expand borders, unite people in “greater Serbia” • Austria-Hungary, powerful empire to north, opposed expansion • Feared growth might encourage ethnic groups there to rebel • Tensions continued to rise in early 1900 s

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Section 1 World War I Summarize Why was Europe on the brink of war in 1914? Answer(s): rising tensions as result of militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism

Section 1 World War I and the Russian Revolution Section 1: The Great War Begins The Powder Keg Ignites In Sarajevo the nephew of the Austrian emperor was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, causing Austria (backed by Germany) to declare war on Serbia. Alliances Kick In Serbia enlisted the help of its ally, Russia, which brought France along with it into the war. Britain joined the war when Germany invaded neutral Belgium. Chart: Reasons for Entering the War, July-August 1914 Color Transparency 157: The Schlieffen Plan 2 of 7

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Section 1 World War I War Breaks Out In the midst of the tensions with Serbia, archduke Ferdinand of Austria -Hungary decided to visit the Bosnian city of Sarajevo. The Impact • Serbian Gavrilo Princip assassinated archduke, wife • Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia • Russia prepared to support Serbia • Austria-Hungary ally Germany saw Russia as threat • Germany declared war on Russia, ally France Fighting Begins • Germany faced war on two fronts: Russia to east, France to west • Decided to strike France quickly then move to Russia • Began with quick strike into neutral Belgium • Attack on neutral country led Great Britain to declare war on Germany

Section 1 World War I War Breaks Out Main players in World War I in place • Central Powers – Germany – Austria-Hungary • Allied Powers – Great Britain – France – Russia – Serbia

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Section 1 World War I and the Russian Revolution Section 1: The Great War Begins Reaction to the War The war took peoples’ minds off domestic problems and united the citizens of each country under patriotism. Quick. Take Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency 3 of 7

Section 1 World War I War on the Home Front Women in War • Millions of men at battle • Work on home front done by women – Some worked in factories, producing war supplies – Others served as nurses to wounded • Contributions of women – Transformed public views of women – Helped women win right to vote

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Section 1 World War I Sequence What events led to the outbreak of World War I? Answer(s): Serbian Gavrilo Princip killed Austrian Archduke Ferdinand his wife; Germany (an ally of Austria-Hungary) declared war on Russia (an ally of Serbia); Germany attacked Belgium; Great Britain declared war on Germany

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