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CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I (WWI)
THE GREAT WAR
Text
From 1914 to 1918, World War I erupted in Europe
This “Great War” was the largest, most destructive
war the world had yet seen
WWI was a global war that altered the course
of the 20th century
What caused World War I?
From 1870 to 1914, a number of developments gradually increased tensions among the European powers that led to the outbreak of World War I
The
MILITARISM ALLIANCES IMPERIALISM NATIONALISM causes of World War I
MILITARISMThe Industrial Revolution
led to large, advanced militaries in Europe
Europeans believed that to be great, nations had to have strong militaries
As a result, an arms race began among European nations, especially between Britain &
Germany Nations glorified military power &
kept an army prepared for war (called militarism)
Having a strong army increased
patriotism among citizens
DBQ Use the document on the last slide to answer the following questions:
1. In millions of British pounds, how much did Germany and Austria-Hungary spend in 1890?
In 1914?
2. How much did Great Britain, Russia, and France spend in 1890? In 1914?
3. Which nation spent the greatest percent on its navy? Why would it do that?
4. Is there evidence in the chart to support the thesis that an arms build-up (militarism) was an
underlying cause of World War I? Explain.
5. How can an argument be made that an arms build-up might lead to peace? Explain.
1ST BODY PARAGRAPH- MILITARISM How did militarism help cause WWI?
One a sheet of color paper, write one paragraph using RACE to explain why militarism is ONE cause of WWI?
Remember to
Restate and Answer the Question (1st -2nd sentence)
Cite Evidence from the text (use the DOCUMENT and your NOTES) (2nd- 3rd sentence)
Explain why that evidence PROVES militarism is a cause of WWI (last sentences)
IMPERIALISMEuropean nations competed fiercely
for colonies in Africa & Asia Competition for colonies often pushed Europeans
to the brink of war This competition increased European rivalry & mistrust
Germany & France almost went to war three times
over Morocco
Germany, England, Russia
argued over building a
railroad in India
England & France
argued over rights to the
Sudan
MAPS-P.162
QUESTIONS- SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA 1. In 1880 which European countries had colonies in Africa?
2. In 1880, which European country had the most colonies in Africa?
3. Explain what is happening in Africa between 1885-1914.
4. In 1914, which country had the most colonies in Africa?
5. Based on this map, why would colonization create resentment between European countries?
DBQ Use the document on the last slide to answer the following questions:
1. What was the total area of British colonies in 1913?
2. What was the combined area of colonies held by the nations of the Triple Entente? What was the
combined area of colonies held by Germany and Austria-Hungary?
3. In what different ways could a large colonial population help the economy of the mother country?
4. How can you use this document to argue that imperialism (colonization) was one underlying cause
of World War I?
5. How can you use Documents E and F to argue that colonialism was more important than alliances
and arms build-ups as the underlying cause of World War I?
DBQ Use the document on the last slide to answer the following questions:
1. In what language, and in what year, was this cartoon created?
2. Translate each of the following:
Freiheit der Meere
. England der Blutsauger der Welt
3. What is the main point being made by the cartoonist?
4. In Document C, examine British naval expenses in 1914. Do the Germans have reason to worry
about freedom of the seas? Explain.
5. What does this document suggest is an underlying cause of World War I? Explain.
1ST BODY PARAGRAPH- IMPERIALISM How did imperialism help cause WWI?
One a sheet of color paper, write one paragraph using RACE to explain why imperialism is ONE cause of WWI?
Remember to
Restate and Answer the Question (1st -2nd sentence)
Cite Evidence from the text (use the DOCUMENT and your NOTES) (2nd- 3rd sentence)
Explain why that evidence PROVES imperialism are a cause of WWI (last sentences)
1. A second cause of WWI is imperialism.
2. Explain what imperialism is.
3. Show evidence from the document that proves imperialism is taking place.
4. Explain how imperialism caused the war.
ALLIANCESGrowing rivalries among nations led to the
formation of two military alliances that threatened to draw European nations into war
Germany, Italy, & Austria-Hungary made up the Triple Alliance
England, France, & Russia formed the Triple Entente
DBQ Use the document on the last slide to answer the following questions:
1.The map shows the alliance arrangement in Europe in 1914. In what year did World War I begin?
2. What countries made up the Triple Alliance? What countries made up the Triple Entente?
3. Germany worried about one day having to fight a war on two fronts or two different borders.
According to the map, was this fear justified?
4. Italy would switch sides in 1915. Whom did this hurt?
5. If this map were your only evidence, how could you use it to describe one possible underlying cause
of World War I?
1ST BODY PARAGRAPH- ALLIANCES How did alliances help cause WWI?
One a sheet of color paper, write one paragraph using RACE to explain why alliances are ONE cause of WWI?
Remember to
Restate and Answer the Question (1st -2nd sentence)
Cite Evidence from the text (use the DOCUMENT and your NOTES) (2nd- 3rd sentence)
Explain why that evidence PROVES alliances are a cause of WWI (last sentences)
NATIONALISM
Austrian national poster, 1900
Rivalries due to militarism & imperialism
increased nationalism among European powers
British propaganda poster, 1897
European rivals tried to maintain a balance of
power while also trying to overpower each other
“European Balance of Power, 1914”
NATIONALISMWhile nationalism unified
people in the powerful nations, it was dividing
people in weakening empires
No region was more tense in the years
before World War I than the Balkans
Serbia, Greece, Albania, Bulgaria, & Romania
broke from the Ottoman Empire to create new nations
Slavic people in Serbia wanted to unify all Slavs
but Austria-Hungary opposed giving up the
largely Slavic territories Bosnia & Herzegovina
The Balkans became a “powder keg” waiting for a spark to blow up
1ST BODY PARAGRAPH- NATIONALISM How did nationalism help cause WWI?
One a sheet of color paper, write one paragraph using RACE to explain why nationalism is ONE cause of WWI?
Remember to
Restate and Answer the Question (1st -2nd sentence)
Cite Evidence from the text (use the DOCUMENT and your NOTES) (2nd- 3rd sentence)
Explain why that evidence PROVES nationalism are a cause of WWI (last sentences)
The Outbreak of World War I Serbians vowed to take Bosnia &
Herzegovina from Austria-
Hungary
On June 28, 1914, the Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand & his wife were
assassinated by a Serbian terrorist
The assassin Gavrilo Princip
The Outbreak of World War I On July 23, Austria-Hungary
issued an ultimatum to Serbia: turn over conspirators & allow
an investigation…OR…go to war When Serbia balked at some
of the terms, Austria-Hungary declared war on June 28, 1914
Russia had a large population of Slavs & was an ally of Serbia; Russia moved troops
to the Austrian border These events set off a chain reaction that started World War I
DBQ Use the document on the last slide to answer the following questions:
1. What is the significance of the date of this cartoon? What is the name and nationality of the
cartoonist? Explain their significance.
2. What is the "Crime of the Ages"?
3. How can the cartoon be used to describe the chain of events that led to war?
4. What does the hand in the upper left corner represent?
5. According to the cartoon, what was the underlying cause for war? Explain.
WORLD WAR 1 BEGINSAustria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
& its ally Russia
On July 28,1914, Serbia declined the ultimatum
On August 1, 1914, Germany declared war
on Russia
On August 3, 1914, Germany declared war
on France
Italy backed out of its agreement with Germany
& Austria-Hungary……and joined
the Allies
On August 4, 1914, England declared war on Germany &
Austria-HungaryRussia mobilized for war
to protect Serbia
World War I had begun
During the war Germany & Austria-Hungary became the Central Powers; They were
joined by Bulgaria & the Ottoman Empire
The members of the Triple Entente became known as the Allied Powers
and eventually were joined by…
…many nations throughout the world
PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
Take each paragraph and paste on manila paper.
Write an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
VIDEO
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/history/mwh/ir1/causes_war1act.shtml