Warm-up: 1. What does the phrase “The Boiling Point” mean. 2. What do the men on the top of the pot represent? 3. Why are most of the figures dressed in military uniforms?

World War I Causes

Old World Causes New World Causes Europe develops a complicated system of alliances. Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated June 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia (backed by Germany). Imperialism leads to international rivalries, particularly within Europe. Nationalism between and within countries intensifies-Social Darwinism-economic competition for trade and colonies increase nationalistic feelings. Militarism: stockpile of new military technology in Europe intensifies.

European Imperialism 1885-1900

The Triple Entente included Britain, France, and Russia. The Triple Alliance included Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.

Germany invaded Belgium, a neutral country, to attack France. The German advance was stopped about 30 miles from Paris. The war bogged down as both sides dug a long series of trenches, creating the Western Front.

The era’s deadly defensive weapons made attacks difficult and dangerous. Neither side could overcome the other’s defenses, and a stalemate quickly developed. 9

U.S. public opinion fell into three main groups. Isolationists favored staying out of the war Interventionists favored fighting on the Allies’ side Internationalists wanted the United States to play a role for peace but not fight 11

Go to assigned newsela article Read the article and answer the writing prompt with a two paragraph response in your notebooks