Mrs. Thibeault

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World War I began in 1914; what was going on in the world before

then?

3 Things to learn today:Who were the important players in 1900?

Communication in 1900s.How did Industrialization changed the world in 1900s?

The GREAT Powers in EuropeGreat BritainAustria-HungryFranceGermanyRussia

Europe – Map in early 1900

SO What?……This is Europe in 2009 – Any changes?

The GREAT Powers OUTSIDE of EuropeChinaJapanUnited States of America

Meet …Austria-Hungry!Cultural capital of Europe (Vienna)- The “IN’ & COOL place.One of the biggest empires – used to be a world superpower.

But…

By 1914, they began having a lot of problemsBehind in new technology.

MEET…France!Rich country (good farmland!)A POWERFUL country.Wants to build a bigger empire.One of the leading industrialized nations.

Then there was…Britain!An ‘older’ superpower

because the industrialized first.

Many colonies around the world.

At the time had the LARGEST empire in the world!Took up ¼ of the world’s

surface!!Had the most powerful

navy in the world.

Here’s…RussiaLargest country in Europe.Large population.More ‘backward’ and poor because of

industrialization.

Lastly, Germany!New nation.Rising power because of new technology

(steel manufacturing BIG).Hungry for more land and prestige.

What’s going on outside of Europe?

Meet…ChinaVery OLD empire.Used to be very powerful…BUT…by now

considered ‘old fashioned.’Fought and lost wars.Many problems –

Exploited by foreigners had rebellions.

Meet…Japan!Ambitious, rising new power.Used technology learned

from the West.Rapidly industrializing.Small and no natural resources.

And our favorite…The USA!Population boom (from Europe)Large workforce / Industrializing rapidly.Lots of natural resourcesLike to keep to themselves (isolationists)

Big changes in the world:Communication

1850 1900 Letter & Parcel By Sea (Ship)

$$$$$$$$$$$By Sea$

Telegram Only used in Europe and USA

Used in many parts of the world

Telephone Does not exist Used in USA, Europe, Canada, Australia & India

Big changes in the world:Travel & Contact

1850 1900

Railways 35,000 km 255,000 km

Steamships (USA to Britain)

15 days 5 days

SO……Now, people communicate faster & cheaper.People travel from country to country quicker.This leads to war starting faster.War can reach more parts of the world.Gives us the setting for World War I.

What was Industrialization?

How did it change the world?

The Industrial Revolution

SO….More factories, technology = MORE and BETTER weapons!Fights become longer – wars become longerWar can involve almost everybody (maybe the whole

country!!!)A setting for World War I?

Before I.R. After I.R.

Services Everything was slow Improved technology, machines, factories, electricity, trains and steamships.

Goods Small amount produced, expensive

Mass production, cheaperNew need for raw materials and markets to sell goods to.

People Lived on countryside & produced only what they needed

Growth of cities, urbanization

Quick check:Name the important countries in Europe.Name the important countries outside of

Europe.How had communication changed?How had travel changed?What was industrialization?How does this set the stage for World War I?

What is society like?Radical attitudes

Judge people by skin color! Judged by the amount of # you have! European behavior is better! Chinese think they are the BEST! Mutual distrust (the other is the BARBARIAN?)

Attitudes toward women Slow to change! More women working Not all women can vote

Progressive Era (1890s – 1920s)

Teddy Roosevelt – Progressive PresidentEconomic, social and moral reforms

(changes)Imposing income tax (16th Amendment)Direct election of Senators (17th Amendment)Outlaw Alcohol (18 Amendment)Regulated child labor lawsManaged natural resourcesWomen’s Suffrage (19 Amendment)