Bellringer (3/9/15)

1. What were some of the main goals for countries that engaged in imperialism?

2. How could the policy of imperialism affect relations between nations?

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Today’s Class (3/9/15) Outcome:

Be able to identify and explain the causes of World War I.

Agenda:

1. Bellringer

2. WWI Introduction

3. M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI

4. Road to War Timeline

World War I – At a Glance Nicknames:

“The Great War” “The War to end all wars”

Largest conflict the world had then seen

Lasted ~4 years

Extremely deadly

16 million deaths, 20 million wounded

Called the first “modern war” because of technology used.

First major conflict after Second Industrial Revolution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ciq9ts02ci4

Why do we call it a world war?

Map of the World showing the Participants in World War I:Green - Allies (some entered/dropped out at various points throughout war)Yellow -  Central PowersGrey -  Neutral Countries

The Road to World War IM.A.I.N. causes that led to WarSection 16.1

Causes of World War I

Militarism

Alliances

Imperialism

Nationalismhttp://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/causes-of-world-war-i-factors-that-led-to-war.html#lesson

Militarism The practice of imperialism led to

many countries increasing their militaries by conscription (draft).

By 1914, all European powers had a military draft except for Britain.

Each country wanted a stronger army than their potential enemy – created an arms race.

Countries followed the policy of militarism – building up military to use as a tool of diplomacy.

Britain & Germany began a naval arms race that would involve most major nations around the world.

Alliances European countries formed alliances to protect

themselves.

By 1907 there were two major defense alliances:

Triple Entente (Allies): France, Britain, Russia

Triple Alliance (Central Powers): Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Italy

This system prevented conflict because nations were reluctant to disturb the balance of power.

World War I Map

World War I- Central Powers & Neutral

World War I- Allied Powers

Imperialism

European nations had been building empires across the globe – Africa, Asia

As empires grew, countries began competing with one another for the largest empire.

This created conflict among the major European powers.

Nationalism Nationalism = a devotion to the

interests & culture of one’s nation.

This feeling led to competition among countries over who was the “greatest” country.

Various European ethnic groups wanted their independence from larger nations they were controlled by.

Ex. Serbs living in Austria-Hungary

Today - Ethnic Russians living in Crimea (part of Ukraine) wanting to be independent.

Nationalism & Anti-Imperialism in Venezuela

“Keep the Imperialist out”

The Outbreak of War; Summer 2014

Serbia, supported by Russia, was determined to create an independent Slavic state

Austria-Hungary was determined to make sure that didn’t happen

Military Alliances in 1914

The Spark… Ethnic rivalries and conflicting interests of Europe’s major powers

made the Balkans Peninsula known as the “powder keg of Europe.”

June 28 1914 – Heir to the throne, Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, visits Sarajevo – capital of Bosnia province.

A Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip, shot and killed both the Archduke and his wife Sophie.

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and the alliance system pulled in most of Europe.

World War I had begun…

The Black Hand

Gavrilo Princep was a member.

Serbian Nationalist Group

Goal is a free Serbian nation.

Resented Austria’s annexation of Bosnia rather than granting Serbians their independence.

Austria-Hungary Responds

Sought to “render Serbia innocuous once and for all by a display of force”

Wanted to attack, but were worried about Russia

Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany offered them a “Blank Check” and that they would support them in any way possible if there was war with Russia

Declared war

Russia Mobilizes

Czar Nicholas II ordered mobilization of the Russian Army against Austria-Hungary and Germany

Mobilization- process of assembling the troops and supplies and making them ready for war (considered an act of war)

Schlieffen Plan Germany declares war

on Russia

Developed by German General Alfred von Schlieffen.

The plan said first, Germany would invade France through neutral Belgium and quickly capture Paris.

After capturing Paris, Germany would then invade Russia to east.

Results

Great Britain declared war on Germany for violating Belgium’s neutrality

August 4, France, Britain, Russia, Austria-Hungary and Germany are at war

Events Leading up to WWIUsing pages 501-502, write in the significant event for each date

1 – June 28

2 - July 23

3 – July 28

4 – July 29

5 – August

1

6 – August

3

7 – August

4