World War I How could this happen?
Long term causes of wwi… Remember M.A.I.N. - Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Insert a picture of one of the geographic features of your country.
Militarism Nations were building up standing armies. Some nations also began to ‘race’ Ger & GB both trying to build the best navies RU & A-H both trying to build the largest armies Nations were READY to fight! Video Insert a map of your country.
Alliances Oh what a tangled web we weave… Insert a picture illustrating a season in your country. Oh what a tangled web we weave…
European Powers had been competing for land and markets all over the world… Imperialism ASIA Insert a picture of an animal and/or plant found in your country.
AFRICA
British empire in 1914 - Add key points in the history of your country to the timeline.
NATIONALISM Balkans - 1914 Austrian-Hungarian Empire, nicknamed the “Powder keg of Europe” So many nationalities under the control of 1 empire – many want out! Ex: Bosnia Video Insert a picture illustrating a custom or tradition.
All it will take is spark… June 28, 1914 – Gavrilo Princip, member of the Black Hand, Serbian terrorist group that wanted Bosnia to unite with Serbia assassinated A-H Archduke Francis Ferdinand This started a domino effect of nations involved WWI Video Insert a picture of the head leader of your country.
EUROPE TUMBLES INTO WAR A-H wants to declare war on Serbia BUT afraid RU will help Serbia SO Ger offers A-H a “blank check” to … July 28 – A-H declares war on Serbia July 28 & 29 RU mobilizes Germany has a problem: When RU enters FR will help Ger will be surrounded by enemies!! Insert a picture that illustrates some part of your country’s economy.
The schlieffen plan To avoid a 2 Front War – Germany plans to QUICKLY invade & defeat France (Western Front) When they have won on that front they will then move to the Eastern Front and confront Russia This plan allows Germany to fight one front at a time Insert a picture of one of the points of interest for your country.
Europe at war… August 3 – Ger declared war on FR Schlieffen Plan – surprise attack through neural Belgium (if attacked, BR will defend) August 4 – BR declares war (Belgium invaded) Now all major European powers at war: Russia France Britain Germany Austria-Hungary