The “Spark” June 28, 1914 Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand (heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary) was assassinated in Bosnia
The “Spark” He and his wife Sophie were there for a parade They were assassinated by a Serbian terrorist organization … the “black hand” Gavrillo Princip was the killer
Archduke Francis Ferdinand Black Hand Gavrilo Princip
Ultimatum Austria Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia (do something or else…) Serbia ran crying to Russia (like a big brother to Serbia) Austria Hungary asked Germany for backing …”blank check” Serbia refuses ultimatum
Austria Hungary declared WAR on Serbia Russia mobilized its army Germany declared WAR on Russia France declared WAR on Germany Germany invaded Belgium to get to France England declared WAR on Germany ALLIANCES kicked in and made a small conflict a LARGE WAR
WW I Rap Battle Do NOT ever view this … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCEUZ4rFiac While it is very educational, it does have some inappropriate language Mr. Mayo has officially forbidden you from viewing this You Tube video Six bad words in the four minute video make it inappropriate
Causes of World War I aka The Great War… The War to end all wars
Militarism
Alliancism
Imperialism
Nationalism
Central Powers Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire (Turkey) Bulgaria
Allies Britain France Russia Serbia Belgium Greece Romania Italy (1915 .. Treaty of London)