12/8 Objective: Students will be able to analyze the impact of alliances on the beginning of wars. Bell Ringer: How is this 1914 map different than a map of Europe today? (pg 963 in your textbook)

Alliances Nations started to form partnerships to protect against opposing forces Triple Alliance Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Triple Entente Great Britain, France, Russia Believed no one nation would attack another, because their allies would join in to fight back.

The straw that broke the camels back…. In the midst of the tensions with Serbia, Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary decided to visit the Bosnian city of Sarajevo. Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip assassinated Ferdinand and his wife Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia Russia comes to the aid of Serbia Austria-Hungary’s ally, Germany, saw Russia as a threat Germany declares war on Russia, and its ally, France

Archduke Franz Ferdinand Gavrilo Princip

All Hell Breaks Loose

1914 – 1915 Illusions of War Many Europeans were excited about war – “Defend yourself against the aggressors” – Domestic differences were put aside

1914 – 1915 Illusions of War War would be over in a few weeks – Ignored the length and brutality of the American Civil War (prototype to World War I)

1914 – 1915 Illusions of War Belief that Modern industrial war could not be conducted for more than a few months “Home by Christmas”

1914 – 1915 Illusions of War “Fatal attraction of war” – Exhilarating release from every day life – A glorious adventure – War would rid the nations of selfishness – Spark a national re-birth based on heroism

Exit Ticket: We discussed a number of different factors that led to World War I. Which of the factors was the most influential in starting WWI? Explain. Alliances Assassination Nationalism Imperialism Militarism