World War On Chapter 26 part 1
Marching Toward War Nationalism- By the turn of the 20th century, several nations became powerful and rivals. Those nations were: Imperialism- Militarism-
Tangled Alliances Between 1864 and 1871, Prussia’s chancellor, Otto von Bismarck freely used war to unify Germany. His goal was to isolate France. Why?
Triple Alliance Goal: to take allies away from France. Three countries:
Shifting Alliances Threaten Peace In 1890, the new ruler of Germany, Kaiser Wilhelm II. He ended the treaty with Russia. As a result the Triple Entente was formed.
Crisis in the Balkans The Balkans was known as the “________” of Europe. Nationalism was a powerful force in these countries. Why?
Assassination Leads to War Serbia and Austria-Hungary major tension and hostility between each other. Assassination Leads to War Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir of Austrian-Hungarian throne was assassinated by the Black Hand. Gavrilo Pricip Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia Germany declares war on Russia. Britain declared war on Germany.
Europe Plunges into War Nations take sides The Central Powers The Allies
The Schlieffen Plan German battle strategy-
New War
Russia Struggles By 1916, Russia’s war effort was near collapse. Why? What was Russia’s only asset?
A Global Conflict America Joins the Fight (1917) German unrestricted submarine warfare This was a response to __________. Sinking of the Lusitania-
German U-boats sank English ships German U-boats sank English ships. Ignoring the warning from President Wilson. The Zimmerman Note-
War Affects the Home Front Government wages “total war”. Every able-body No unemployment Rationing Censorship propaganda
The Allies Win the War Russia Withdraws. Why? Communism Treaty of Brest-Litovsk armistice
The Legacy of War 8.5 million soldiers died 21 million wounded $338 billion
A Flawed Peace The Allies Meet and Debate The Big Four:
Wilson’s Plan for Peace Fourteen Points- 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th- established colonial fairness 6th-13th- changing borders and creating new nations. 14th- League of Nations
The Treaty of Versailles League of Nations Territorial Losses Military Restrictions War Guilt Clause