Causes of World War I

In your warm up section, write down and SCAMS acronym to determine what is happening in the cartoon. Subject- Captions- Activity- Message- Symbols-

While watching the video clip, listen carefully for things that might have filled the “powder keg”. Causes of World War I

What filled the powder keg? What was the spark that started the war?

Copy and complete the following chart in your notebook. Copy this chart on page 68 of your notebook. It should take up the entire page. “WWI Causes” Copy and complete the following chart in your notebook. Cause Notes Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism Explain the assassination of Francis Ferdinand : Write down the Schlieffen Plan in your own words:

The M.A.I.N. Causes of World War I Militarism Policy of larger European nations to build up their armies and navies Felt a large military force would give them both prestige and power Creates fear and distrust amongst European nations- leads to an arms race in Europe Alliances Tensions and distrust amongst European nations leads to forming of alliances Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy Triple Entente- Britain, France and Russia

The M.A.I.N. Causes of World War I Imperialism European nations possess a desire to rule over lands beyond their own borders This desire direct cause of conflicts amongst European nations Nationalism Europeans felt themselves to be superior to the peoples of other nations Pan-Slavism- desire of Russia to protect Slavic people throughout Europe Leads to Russia backing of newly independent nation Serbia Pan-Germanism- Germany’s desire to protect all German-speaking people in Europe Leads to German backing of Austria-Hungary

European Alliances 1914

The Spark! As we watch the video, pay attention to the order of events. What happened first? Next? What happened as a result? THE SPARK!

1908- Austria-Hungary gains control over Bosnia from Ottoman Empire- This angers Serbia and the people of Bosnia Archduke Francis Ferdinand - Heir to Austrian-Hungarian throne Visits Sarajevo(city in Bosnia) with his Wife to oversee military training in newly acquired area The Black Hand-Serbian nationalist group plots to kill Ferdinand during his visit to Sarajevo Gavrilo Princip- walks up to the Archduke’s car and fires two shots killing both the Archduke and his wife Austria-Hungary immediately blames the Serbian government for the assassination July 18, 1914- Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia The alliances amongst European nations is what turns a limited conflict in the Balkans to explode into the first world war The Spark

European Alliances During World War One Central powers Formerly the triple alliance Made up of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman empire Allied powers Formerly the triple entente Britain, France and Russia Later joined by Italy, Japan, the United States and other nations. The Great War begins European Alliances During World War One

Write down the Schlieffen Plan in your own words. December 1905- Alfred von schlieffen, german army chief of staff, devises plan to counter joint attack from France and Russia Schlieffen realized the French were Germany’s biggest threat and had to be defeated quickly Calls for 90% of german army to invade Belgium on its way to france August 2nd, 1914- schlieffen plan put into action With help from Belgium army and british forces, germans are stopped at the Marne river Write down the Schlieffen Plan in your own words. The First Offensive

1914 Timeline June 28th Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo   July 5th Kaiser William II promised German support for Austria against Serbia July 28th Austria declared war on Serbia August 1st Germany declared war on Russia August 3rd Germany declared war on France August 4th Britain declared war on Germany August 23rd Germany invaded France. October 29th Turkey entered the war on Germany’s side.Trench 1914 Timeline

MAIN Causes Decide which of the MAIN causes of WWI the situation describes. 1870 War between Germany and France France is humiliated by their loss

MAIN Causes Decide which of the MAIN causes of WWI the situation describes. 1880-1914 -Scramble for Africa

MAIN Causes Decide which of the MAIN causes of WWI the situation describes. 1882 -Triple Alliance is formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

MAIN Causes Decide which of the MAIN causes of WWI the situation describes. 1888 -Kaiser Wilhelm comes to power in Germany. -He is concerned about increasing its army and navy

MAIN Causes Decide which of the MAIN causes of WWI the situation describes. 1888 -Kaiser Wilhelm comes to power in Germany. -He is concerned about increasing its army and navy

Exit Ticket Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I? Alliances Revolutions Nationalism Imperialism

Exit Ticket An example of ____________ is when the Germans built up their navy to prove that they were as powerful as the British. Alliances Militarism Nationalism Imperialism

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