UNIT 10 – THE GREAT WAR

CHAPTER 29 THE GREAT WAR

CHAPTER 29The Great War, 1914–1918

Several factors lead to World War I, a conflict that devastates Europe and has a major impact on the world.

Allied soldiers climbing over trenches on first day of the costly Battle of the Somme (July 1, 1916).

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

Marching Toward War

Europe Plunges into War

A Global Conflict

A Flawed Peace

OBJECTIVESCORE OBJECTIVE: Analyze the causes and effects of World War I.

Objective 10.1: Summarize the events that set World War I in motion.Objective 10.2: Describe the military events that developed on the Western and Eastern fronts.

Objective 10.3: Analyze the how the conflict goes global and the Allies push to victory.

Objective 10.4: Identify the effects of the Versailles treaty on European powers.

THEME: At the beginning of the 20th century, a terrible war begins in Europe that will claim over 8 million lives.

Chapter 29 SECTION 1 – MARCHING TOWARD WARIn Europe, military buildup, nationalisticfeelings, and rival alliances set the stagefor a continental war.

CAUSES OF WWIImperialism

Competition for colonies stirs mistrust among European nations

Militarism

Mutual animosity spurs European countries to engage in arms race

Militarism — policy of glorifying military power, preparing army

Nationalism

One type of nationalism inspired the great powers of Europe to act in

their own interests. EX: gaining land to feel powerful

Another emerged as ethnic minorities within larger nations sought self-

government. EX: Serbia wants to merge with Bosnia for an empire.

Alliances

In a complicated system of alliances, different groups of European

nations had pledged to come to one another’s aid in the event of attack.

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RISING TENSIONSThe Rise of Nationalism

Europe enjoys peace in late 1800s but problems lie below surfaceGrowing nationalism leads to competition among nationsNationalism in the Balkans leads many groups to demand independence

Germany

Under Otto von Bismark the 25 German states were united into the German Empire in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War. Germany takes land from France.The ‘Iron Chancellor’ Otto von Bismarck focused on maintaining cordial relations with the other European powers.

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Germany’s Otto von Bismarck works to keep peace in Europe after 1871

Believes France wants revenge for loss in 1870 Franco-Prussian War

Kaiser Wilhelm II becomes German ruler in 1888; Bismarck was replaced and policy shifted to aggressive expansion.

Foreign policy changes begin in 1890 with dismissal of Bismarck

alliance with Russia dropped; Russia then allies with Franceeffort to strengthen German navy, which alarms Britain

In response: Britain, France, Russia form Triple Entente alliance in 1907

THE TRIPLE

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•Austrian-Hungarian Empire controlled several ethic groups.

•Many groups in Balkans win independence during early 1900s

•New nation of Serbia made up largely of Slavs

• Serbian nationalists wanted to unite Serbs who lived in the Austrian-Hungarian Empire with Serbia.

•Austria-Hungary annexes Slavic region Bosnia and Herzegovina (1908)

•Serbia outraged, sees itself as rightful ruler of these Slavic lands

Saravejo

FRANZ FERDINANDThe immediate event sparking the Great War was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on June 28, 1914.

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his family. Archduke was heir to

the throne in the Austrian Hungarian Empire. His

assassination June 28, 1914 eventually led to WWI.

Garvillo Princip, a Serbian nationalist assassinated the Archduke. He was trying to

gain allowances for his fellow Serbs who lived under

Austrian rule.

Member of the Black Hand, a Serbian

nationalists group

THE ASSASSINATION

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCTIaiiGB4o

GREAT WAR SPARKEDAt the time of his assassination, Francis Ferdinand, heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, had been visiting Bosnia, a new Austro-Hungarian province.

Convinced that Serbia was behind the Archduke’s assassination, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914.

Russia, as Serbia’s protector, began mobilization, or the readying of troops for war.Germany, an ally of Austria declares war on Russia on August 1.France, Russia’s ally will join the war a few days later. Britain will join by the end of August.

Germany and Austria-Hungary formed the Central Powers

Russia, France, Serbia, and Great Britain were called the Allies.

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The War in Europe, 1914–1918When Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, the complex alliance system in Europe drew much of the continent into the conflict.

THE CAUSES OF WWICauses and the Assassination of the Archduke

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njINCi9iIrA

Causes of wwi

History.com videohttp://www.history.com/videos/causes-of-world-war-i

The Road to War—Assessment

Which of the following was a cause of World War I?

(A) Rising nationalism in European nations

(B) Decrease in militarism among European powers

(C) Pro-German propaganda in Britain

(D) United States support of the Central Powers

Why did the United States proclaim its neutrality in August 1914?

(A) To please supporters of both sides

(B) To protect its overseas investments

(C) To allow time for preparedness

(D) To aid Great Britain

The Road to War—AssessmentWhich of the following was a cause of World War I?

(A)Rising nationalism in European nations

(B) Decrease in militarism among European powers

(C) Pro-German propaganda in Britain

(D) United States support of the Central Powers

Why did the United States proclaim its neutrality in August 1914?

(A) To please supporters of both sides

(B)To protect its overseas investments

(C) To allow time for preparedness

(D) To aid Great Britain