The Great War 1914-1918 The war to end all wars 13-1
Causes of War Nationalism Deep devotion to one’s country leading to fierce rivalries.
Causes of War Imperialism Fierce competition for colonies
Causes of War Militarism Glorifying military power and the buildup of an army preparing for war
Causes of War Alliances Triple Alliance Triple Entente
Triple Alliance Germany Austria-Hungary Italy
Triple Entente Britain France Russia
The Balkans – Powder Keg Ottoman Empire was in rapid decline. New nations- Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro , Romania and Serbia. Strong nationalism in these countries.
Austria-Hungary Annex Bosnia Hertzegovina (1908) – mostly Slavic Backed by Germany so Russia does nothing Serbs clash with Austrian rule
Assassination Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand is shot on June 28, 1914. Gavrilo Princep, a 19 year-old member of the Black Hand. Black Hand was a secret society committed to rid Bosnia of Austrian rule.
Franz Ferdinand
Archduke’s car
Site of the murder
Princep’s footprints
Tomb’s of the Archduke and Sophie
Gavrilo Princep
Disclaimer Mr. Barther, the previous slide is not blurry. It is the only known photo of Princep and it happens to be a little blurry. Have a nice day.
Kaiser Wilhelm II-Germany
Czar Nicholas II-of Russia
Austrian retaliation Use murder as excuse to punish Serbia with an ultimatum Kaiser Wilhelm II offers unconditional support to Austria
The Ultimatum End all anti-Austrian activity, allow Austrian officials into Serbia to handle the investigation. Serbia agrees to most demands but wants international conference to decide rest
Road to War On July 28th, 1914, Austria declares war on Serbia. Serbia’s ally, Russia, mobilizes army along Austrian border. Other allies want two countries to negotiate - too late.
For Mr. Santori