The First World War

b) Causes of War

b) Causes of War

• Between 1815-1914, Europe had known 100 years of peace and war seemed impossible

• However, there was a strong rivalry between the countries: nationalism, colonialism, militarism and military alliances all threatened peace

b) Causes of War

The indirect causes of the war:Are divided into four main sections:

1. 2. 3. 4.

b) Causes of War1. The system of alliances:•

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• A declaration of war against a nation amounted to a declaration of war against the entire alliance

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2. Militarism:• ______________________________________• ______________________________________

• Germany had the most powerful army but the British fleet reigned

Example: 1908, Germany increased its fleet, Britain responds and builds four battleships (Dreadnoughts) more

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3. Imperialism:• ________________________________________

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• When Germany seeks to turn towards the Balkans and the Middle East, Great Britain and Russia feel threatened

b) Causes of War4. Nationalism:

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• Countries still trying to have the biggest army, the largest fleet and finally the largest territory ...

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The DIRECT cause of the First World War:• __________________________________________

b) Causes of War

• The assassination of Franz Ferdinand

• _______________, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip (from Serbia)

• The survey shows that Serbia allowed this to happen • Supported by Germany, Austria-Hungary sees an opportunity to

settle accounts with Serbia

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b) Causes of War

• Triple Alliance:– _________________________________________

• Triple Entente:– ________________________________________

b) Causes of War

b) Causes of War

Statements after the assassination:

July 28, 1914:

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July 30, 1914:• ________________________________________________

August 1, 1914:• ________________________________________________

b) Causes of WarAugust 3, 1914:• ______________________________________________

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August 4, 1914:• ______________________________________________

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b) Causes of WarChain reactions :

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2. Russia is the protector of the Slavs :• July 30, Russia mobilized its army• But it is too late and unsuccessful

b) Causes of WarChain reactions :

3. Germany reacts quickly :

• Ultimatum to Belgium, which requires the passage of German troops in Belgium on July 26 before the declaration of war on Serbia by Austria-Hungary

b) Causes of WarChain reactions :3. Germany reacts quickly :

• Mobilization on July 31 and declared war on Russia on August 1

• Schlieffen Plan (avoid a war on two fronts). Refusal of the Belgians to the ultimatum when Germany declared war on August 2

b) Causes of WarChain reactions :

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b) Causes of WarChain reactions :5.

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