World War I 1914-1918

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MANIA Sets In Militarism Alliances Nationalism Imperialism Assassination/Spark The policy of building up strong armed forces to prepare for war An Agreement between two nations to aid and protect each other Feelings of pride in one’s country Policy of seeking to control weaker countries The murder of a public figure or high ranking official

MANIA Sets In Militarism Alliances Nationalism Imperialism Assassination /Spark European powers began to develop strong military forces in order to protect global interests. European powers made a series of alliances for mutual protection. Europeans developed extreme pride in their own countries/nationalities. European powers fanned out across the globe in a race to control the most territory/resources. Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated in Bosnia by a Serbian.

Militarism France 10% Britain 13% Russia 39% Germany 73% 1910 – 1914 Increase in Defense Expenditures. Also saw the glorification of the military. Military leaders gained great influence in government. France 10% Britain 13% Russia 39% Germany 73%

Alliances Great Britain France Russia Italy Germany Austria-Hungary European nations formed alliance system. Germany formed one with Austria-Hungary. France, Great Britain and Russia formed another. Triple Entente/ Allied Power Great Britain France Russia Italy Triple Alliance/ Central Power Germany Austria-Hungary

Nationalism The belief that one country, nation, ethnic group, or way of life is better to that of other countries. You identify your group and will fight for its existence.

Nationalism (cont.) Pro-Germanism: a political movement of the 19th Century aiming for the unity of the German-speaking populations of Europe

Nationalism (cont.) Pan-Slavism: a cultural and political movement among Slavic peoples.

Imperialism Imperialism: The policy of extending one nation’s power and authority over another nation through military or economic domination and subordination.

Assassination: The Shot That Changed Everything June 28, 1914 Sarajevo, Bosnia A Serbian nationalist assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. Austria-Hungary accused the government of supporting terrorism. On July 28, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

Cause & Effect Austria blamed Serbia for the Assassination Germany pledged their support of Austria & demanded reparations (making of amends for wrong or injury done.) Russia pledged their support of Serbia & refused Germany’s terms War Breaks Out: Point of No Return