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Brainstorm and discuss possible Brainstorm and discuss possible reasons for the start of WWIreasons for the start of WWI

Learn historical facts about the Learn historical facts about the relations among the countries relations among the countries involved in WWIinvolved in WWI

Learn about the geopolitical changes Learn about the geopolitical changes in Europe before the onset of WWIin Europe before the onset of WWI

Learn details about the Triple Learn details about the Triple Alliance and the Dual Entente Alliance and the Dual Entente

Recall TimeRecall Time

How many types of imperialism do How many types of imperialism do you remember?you remember?

Why do countries become interested Why do countries become interested in building an empire?in building an empire?

What are some of the benefits and What are some of the benefits and disadvantages of being an empire?disadvantages of being an empire?

How many empires can you cite that How many empires can you cite that fit with your recollection?fit with your recollection?

Imperialism & EmpiresImperialism & Empires

Imperialism Advantages Imperialism Advantages DisadvantagesDisadvantages

EconomicEconomic Markets Enemies Markets Enemies Military Respect EnvyMilitary Respect Envy Territorial Influence CostTerritorial Influence Cost Cultural Economy Cultural Economy

VulnerabilityVulnerabilityEmpires: Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim, Aztec, Inca,

Europe in 1900: a look back Europe in 1900: a look back into historyinto history

In 1871 Germany In 1871 Germany becomes unifiedbecomes unified

Kaiser William I rules Kaiser William I rules GermanyGermany

In 1880 Russia and In 1880 Russia and signed “Reinsurance signed “Reinsurance Treaties” to protect Treaties” to protect each othereach other

1888 Kaiser William I 1888 Kaiser William I dies-his successor dies-his successor Frederick dies within Frederick dies within 3 months3 months

Kaiser William II Kaiser William II ascends to powerascends to power

German Emperor

William I

German Emperor Frederick III

German Emperor William German Emperor William IIII

Wilhelm IIWilhelm II of of Prussia and Prussia and Germany, Germany, Friedrich Friedrich Wilhelm Wilhelm Viktor Viktor Albrecht von Albrecht von HohenzollerHohenzollernn (January 27, (January 27, 1859 - June 4, 1859 - June 4, 1941) was the 1941) was the last German last German Emperor Emperor ((KaiserKaiser) and ) and the last King the last King ((KönigKönig) of ) of Prussia from Prussia from 1888 - 1918. 1888 - 1918.

William II & RussiaWilliam II & Russia William II disliked William II disliked

terms and terms and conditions of treaty conditions of treaty with Russiawith Russia

Wanted to build a Wanted to build a German NavyGerman Navy

Disagreed with Disagreed with Prime Minister of Prime Minister of Prussia Otto Von Prussia Otto Von Bismarck; Bismarck Bismarck; Bismarck resigns in 1890resigns in 1890

William II did not William II did not renew ‘Reinsurance renew ‘Reinsurance Treaty” in 1890Treaty” in 1890

Otto Von Bismarck

Emperor William II

So, what’s Russia to do?So, what’s Russia to do?

Procure a partnership with another Procure a partnership with another countrycountry

Question for YOU!!Question for YOU!!

Which country/countries would Russia Which country/countries would Russia consider as a potential partner? consider as a potential partner?

Why? Why?

New Russian PartnerNew Russian Partner

But, why France?But, why France?

France had been lending money to France had been lending money to Russia since 1888-Remember Russia since 1888-Remember Catherine ICatherine I

France had been isolated in EuropeFrance had been isolated in Europe France feared an attack and needed France feared an attack and needed

partners to feel protectedpartners to feel protected Russia and France signed a treaty Russia and France signed a treaty

called the “Dual Entente” (Published called the “Dual Entente” (Published in 1895)in 1895)

The Dual EntenteThe Dual Entente

Provisions of the treaty:Provisions of the treaty: France supports Russia if Russian is France supports Russia if Russian is

attacked by Germanyattacked by Germany Russia supports France if attacked by Russia supports France if attacked by

GermanyGermany If any member of the Triple Alliance If any member of the Triple Alliance

(Germany, Austria-Hungary, and (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) mobilized, Russia and France Italy) mobilized, Russia and France would mobilizewould mobilize

What about Germany?What about Germany?

Would there be any consequences for Would there be any consequences for Germany?Germany?

In pairs:In pairs: Work with a partner and Work with a partner and write a list of possible consequences write a list of possible consequences for Germany, after Russia and France for Germany, after Russia and France signed their treaty, the signed their treaty, the Dual EntenteDual Entente..

Some consequences for Some consequences for GermanyGermany

France was no longer isolated in France was no longer isolated in EuropeEurope

Germany now faced two threats on Germany now faced two threats on two fronts!two fronts!

European Realignment European Realignment

RecapRecap Germany decided to not to sign any treaty with Germany decided to not to sign any treaty with

Russia and wanted to build up their navy.Russia and wanted to build up their navy.

>> Russia and France became Allies after Russia and France became Allies after Kaiser William II made no attempt to stay on Kaiser William II made no attempt to stay on friendly terms.friendly terms.

>> By 1895 Europe had two hostile alliances By 1895 Europe had two hostile alliances facing each other: facing each other:

The Triple AllianceThe Triple Alliance and and The Dual EntenteThe Dual Entente. . Why and when does the Tripe Alliance become Why and when does the Tripe Alliance become

the Central Powers?the Central Powers?

Homework AssignmentHomework Assignment Find this presentation on Teacherweb Find this presentation on Teacherweb

and follow this link:and follow this link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/

worldwars/wwone/origins_01.shtml#twoworldwars/wwone/origins_01.shtml#two Read sections “Early signs in Europe” & Read sections “Early signs in Europe” &

“German Strategies” “German Strategies” Extract information on the assassination Extract information on the assassination

of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Germany’s intentions. Write a summary Germany’s intentions. Write a summary and bring to class tomorrow.and bring to class tomorrow.

““The War to End All The War to End All Wars”Wars”

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