The Great War—1914-1918 Unit 4—World War I Enduring Understandings 1. Nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances propelled the industrialized nations into a devastating world war. 2. Advancement of technology changed the nature of global conflict and cooperation. 3. Cooperation among nations may not necessarily be fair for all parties.

Mid-Semester Review What do you remember?

How are the following related to one another? Scientific Revolution Enlightenment French Revolution Napoleon / Congress of Vienna Nationalism Industrial Revolution Capitalism Communism Imperialism

Pre-view of Causes of WWI Enduring Understandings 1. Nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances propelled the industrialized nations into a devastating world war. 2. Advancement of technology changed the nature of global conflict and cooperation. 3. Cooperation among nations may not necessarily be fair for all parties. Turn in core assessment – electronically drop in my drop box Get handouts from front table Read the WWI story book project directions – questions? Introduction to WWI – take notes Watch video clips Watch Days that Shook the World – the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand – answer questions on handout

Causes of WWI Nationalism Imperialism Militarism Alliances Crisis in the Balkans Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Tangled Alliance System European nations formed military alliances with one another to maintain a balance of power and preserve peace across the continent 1882—Triple Alliance formed 1907—Triple Entente formed Intro to causes pt 2

Crisis in the Balkans By 1900s, power of Ottoman Empire in rapid decline Various ethnic groups sought to break free from Turkish rule, while new nations were formed and wanted to expand Desired to control trade routes in Mediterranean region Balkan region referred to as “powder keg” of Europe

Crisis in the Balkans Serbian nationalism forces a wedge between Russia and Austria-Hungary A Serbian nationalist assassinates the Austro-Hungarian archduke and archduchess in Sarajevo Austria issues an ultimatum to Serbia, rejects Serbia’s offer to negotiate, and declares war Nations begin to mobilize

Because you are the enemy…and your mustache is better than mine. Why do you want me dead? Because you are the enemy…and your mustache is better than mine. p.s. We Serbs do not want Austria-Hungary to run our country – Serbs for Serbia!!!

Video intermission - the exciting story of Days that Shook the World – the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand