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Causes of World War I Causes of World War I : Militarism Militarism is building up strong armies to support growing empires. Some European nations encouraged war before rival countries could build up their armies. Alliance System A series of treaties grouped the nations of Europe into two armed camps. These alliances escalated what would have been a local crisis into a world war. Imperialism Imperialism was the European competition for colonies and empires. Rivalries increased as nations competed for power around the world. Nationalism Nationalism is a deep devotion to one’s nation. Tensions were growing as nation’s pursued only their own interests. An Assassination Leads to War : In July 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne is killed by the terrorist group, the Black Hand. The Black Hand was a Serbian terrorist group. The assassinations touched off a diplomatic crisis. On July 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declared what it expected to be a short war on Serbia. CHAIN REACTION … On August 1, Germany, obligated by treaty to support Austria-Hungary declared war on Russia. On August 3, Germany declared war on Russia’s ally France. After Germany invaded Belgium, Britain declared war on Germany and Austria-Hungary. NATIONS TAKE SIDES: Central Powers : Allies : 1. Germany 1. Great Britain
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Causes of World War ICauses of World War I:
MilitarismMilitarism is building up strong armies to support
growing empires. Some European nations encouraged war before rival countries could build up their armies. Alliance System
A series of treaties grouped the nations of Europe into two armed camps. These alliances escalated what would
have been a local crisis into a world war. Imperialism
Imperialism was the European competition for colonies and empires. Rivalries increased as nations competed for power around the world. Nationalism
Nationalism is a deep devotion to one’s nation. Tensions were growing as nation’s pursued only their own interests.
An Assassination Leads to War:In July 1914, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne is killed by the terrorist group, the Black Hand. The Black Hand was a Serbian terrorist group. The assassinations touched off a diplomatic crisis. On July 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declared what it expected to be a short war on Serbia.
CHAIN REACTION… On August 1, Germany, obligated by treaty to support Austria-Hungary
declared war on Russia. On August 3, Germany declared war on Russia’s ally France. After Germany invaded Belgium, Britain declared war on Germany and
Austria-Hungary.
NATIONS TAKE SIDES:
Central Powers: Allies:1. Germany 1. Great Britain2. Austria-Hungary 2. France3. Ottoman Empire 3. Russia
WORLD WAR I BEGINS!!!
WORLD WAR I
The Two Fronts: (A front is where the fighting occurred)
Western FrontThe Western Front began with the German invasion of France. It was mainly fought in France. The Western Front was fought with a new military tactic called Trench Warfare.
Eastern FrontThe Eastern Front of the war was fought along the German and Russian border.
Global Conflict:World War I soon became a global conflict. Europeans began fighting in Africa and Asia over their colonial possessions.
The United States entered WWI on the side of the Allies on April 2, 1917. The main cause for the United States entering the war
was the unrestricted use of submarine warfare. German U-Boats (submarines) were shooting American ships out of the water.War Affects the Home Front:
The war also affected the people back home in many ways… Countries began participating in total war, where they devote ALL their
resources to the war effort. Resources such as steel, food, weapons and ammunition, fuel, clothing, etc.
Government began placing its citizens on a rationing program. Rationing is when people are allowed to buy only a certain amount of items needed for the war effort.
Countries also began to use propaganda to persuade public opinion about the war and gain support for the war.
Role of Women In The War:While the men were off fighting the war, women replaced them in the factories at home. Women were the ones supplying the soldiers with food, clothing, and weapons.
END OF THE WAR:Revolutions cause Russia to withdraw from the war in 1917.With the help of new American troops, Germany was forced to surrender. The Allies are victorious over the Central Powers. World War I officially ends on November 11, 1918.
Legacies of WWI:Millions of lives lostCost $338 billionCountries completely destroyed
The Treaty of Versailles:The “winners” of WWI met together at the Paris Peace Conference to decide on a plan for peace and punishments for Germany. The U.S. president, Woodrow Wilson, came up with a plan for world peace which included a League of Nations.
RESULTS: Made several new nations, created a peace-keeping organization, made Germany take full responsibility for the war. The United States refused to sign the treaty. And how do you think it made Germany feel???
World War I
Whose assassination started the war?
Who was responsible for the assassination?
Result of the Assassination:
Chain Reaction…
CENTRAL POWERS: ALLIED POWERS: 1. 2. 3.
World War I BEGINS!
4 MAIN Causes of WWI: Militarism:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________Alliances:______________________________________________________________________________________________________Imperialism:____________________________________________________________________________________________________Nationalism:_____________________________________________________
Germany declared war on _______________ and _______________
Germany invaded_______________
Britain declared war on_______________ and _______________
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Western Front NEW WEAPONS
A. Stalemate- 1. ____________ -- invented against trench warfare
2. Poison Gas – caused B Trench warfare soon became a ____________, ________________,
war of __________________. and death. 3. Aircraft
4. ____________________ - German u-boats
dominated the seas.
a.b. c.
d.e.
Role of Women in the War: Women replaced men in
Global ConflictWhat made WWI a global conflict?
When did the U.S. enter the war and why?
War Affects the Home Front:
Total War:
Conscription:
Propaganda:
End of the War:What caused Russia to drop out of the war?
When did WWI end?
Which side won?
Western Front Battles:Battle of Verdun:
_____________ dead NO GAINS
Battle of Somme: English/French troops v.
Germany ONE MILLION DEAD ONLY GAINED
_____________________
EASTERN FRONT
A. ____________________ suffered massive losses
WHY?
The Paris Peace Conference—The Big Four
1. Woodrow Wilson -- _______________ 2. George Clemenceau—France 3. David Lloyd George—Britain 4. Vittorio Orlando-- ___________
Wilson’s Fourteen Points- Wilson’s plan for peace- Removed causes of war- Redrew the boundaries of Europe - Created the League of Nations
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
Global ConflictWhat made WWI a global conflict?
When did the U.S. enter the war and why?
End of the War:What caused Russia to drop out of the war?
When did WWI end?
Which side won?
The Treaty of Versailles:League of Nations:What is it?
Who was excluded?
Punished _____________
1. Reduced German _____________ & banned conscription (___________)
2. Banned weapons production3. Reduced the size of Germany4. Took away all of Germany’s
colonies5. Made Germany pay
__________________________-- payments for war damages
War Guilt Clause—
