Road Map to Success: World War I World History II World War I was originally called the Great War as was thought to be “the war to end all wars.” It started because of numerous complexities such as: militarism, imperial competition, alliances and a surge in nationalism. Eventually the Balkans (an area near Greece and Italy) and Europe became a so-called ‘powder keg’ waiting to explode. And it did. The Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination sparked the powder keg and the world exploded into war. The world went to war at first with great pride and glory. But soon, warfare turned brutal as technology had surpassed traditional warfare strategy. This led to enormous loss of life, stalemate and contributed to the fall of governments in Germany and Russia. When the smoke cleared, Europe had been devastated. The League of Nations was set up to settle disputes and differences but the league proved to be ineffective. Therefore, wounds never healed and tensions mounted again. The Great War wasn’t over. It really had only begun.   You will master the following learning standards:   WHII.17 Describe the relative importance of economic and imperial competition, Balkan nationalism, German militarism and aggression, and the power vacuum in Europe due to the declining power of the Russian, Austrian, and Ottoman Empires in causing World War I. WHII.18 Summarize the major events and consequences of World War I. “War is a series of catastrophes that results in a victory.” -Georges Clemenceau

How does technology change the nature of war and society?   EQs How and why does a nation decide to go to war? Why do nations form alliances? How does technology change the nature of war and society? Skill# Skill I CAN… Classroom Activities Depth of Understanding 4 – Advanced 3 – Proficient 2 – Needs Improvement 1 - Failing How do I get to a 4? 1 List and define the four main causes of World War I and cite examples of each. 2 Describe the events surrounding the assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 3 Describe Trench Warfare. 4 Analyze the effects of modern warfare. 5 Describe the League of Nations and summarize its goals. 6 Analyze the Treaty of Versailles’ impact on Germany. 7 Describe the Armenian Genocide.