World War I SS8H8 GSE Analyze Georgia’s participation in important events that occurred from WWI through the Great Depression

Six German soldiers in trench with machine gun( Six German soldiers in trench with machine gun(?) 40 meters from the British during the First World War. The Great Powers under the terror of explosion in Balkans at 1912-3 From top: trenches on the western front, German biplanes, British tank, Vickers machine gun crew with gas masks, battleship Sinking from striking a mine Scenes from WWI

First war that involved the major powers of Europe, Italy, France, Germany, Great Britain, Austria-Hungarian Empire and Russia (1914- 1918) Tensions over territory in the Balkans Many intertwined factors such as complex alliances between nations A build up of military forces Imperialism and Nationalism The immediate cause was due to the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, by a Serbian National Causes of World War I

Causes of World War I Militarism – building up armed forces, getting ready for war Alliances – agreements or promises to defend and help another country Imperialism – trying to build up an empire (powerful country that controls several less powerful countries Nationalism – having pride in your country, willing to defend it After introducing the MAIN causes of WWI, have students go back and identify which political cartoon illustrates each concept.

Can you think of any recent examples of militarism?

Alliances European countries had joined alliances to better protect themselves. If one member was attacked, the others were obligated to help that country. 6

Imperialism Rivalries developed as countries tried to grab colonies. Conflicts had occurred over control of colonies in Africa and Asia. European countries resented and distrusted each other. 7

Nationalism Pride in one’s country; nations sought their own interests over others. Many groups wanted to be free from the control of other nations. 8

The U.S. Enters the War In May 1915, a German sub sinks the ship the Lusitania, which had American cargo and citizens on board Then the British intercept and decode a German telegram known as the Zimmerman telegram which urged Mexico to join the war in exchange for U.S. territory in the southwest R.M.S. Lusitania, hit by torpedos off Kinsale Head, Ireland

Georgia’s involvement with the War Ft. Benning, Ft. Gordon, become military institutions during the war, Ft. McPherson become a POW camp for German sub crew Railroads carried troops and munitions to port Farmers grew crops, tobacco and livestock for troops Textile mills produced fabric for uniforms 3000 Georgians died for the cause