WORLD WAR I November 5th
WWI Facts America was NOT directly involved with the war early on. Most Americans wanted no part of this “European War” Was not called World War I at the time. Was referred to as “ The Great War” & “ the War to end all wars”
WWI Facts America was NOT directly involved with the war early on. Most Americans wanted no part of this “European War” Was not called World War I at the time. Was referred to as “ The Great War” & “ the War to end all wars”
What caused WWI
Causes NO SINGLE EVENT CAUSED THE beginning of the WAR. A series of events occurring over time set the stage for war
Causes NO SINGLE EVENT CAUSED THE beginning of the WAR. A series of events occurring over time set the stage for war
Causes Nationalism Imperial Expansion Military Buildup Alliances *****
Causes Nationalism Imperial Expansion Military Buildup Alliances *****
An intense loyalty to one’s country or group. Causes Nationalism An intense loyalty to one’s country or group. These feeling inspired ethnic groups to break away and form independent nations.
An intense loyalty to one’s country or group. Causes Nationalism An intense loyalty to one’s country or group. These feeling inspired ethnic groups to break away and form independent nations.
Causes Imperial Expansion Nations wanted to expand This desire to expand caused conflict with each other.
Causes Imperial Expansion Nations wanted to expand This desire to expand caused conflict with each other.
Causes Militarism Countries began to build larger Armies & Navies This arms race would threaten the peace of Europe.
Causes Militarism Countries began to build larger Armies & Navies This arms race would threaten the peace of Europe.
Causes Alliances A defense agreement among nations Two major alliances existed Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Triple Entente-Great Britain, France, Russia
Causes Alliances A defense agreement among nations Two major alliances existed Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Triple Entente-Great Britain, France, Russia
Archduke Franz Ferdinand The Spark that ignites the powder keg. Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to the throne in Austria-Hungary. He & his wife assassinated while in Bosnia
Archduke Franz Ferdinand The Spark that ignites the powder keg. Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to the throne in Austria-Hungary. He & his wife assassinated while in Bosnia
Gavrilo Princip Gavrilo Princip 19 year Serbian Nationalist Belonged to a group known as the Black Hand Shot & killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand National hero in parts of Serbia today
Gavrilo Princip Gavrilo Princip 19 year Serbian Nationalist Belonged to a group known as the Black Hand Shot & killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand National hero in parts of Serbia today
The War Begins Austria-Hungary (alliance with Germany)–declared war on Serbia. Russia (alliance with Serbia)- agreed to protect Serbia- Russia declared war on Germany Germany-knowing France and Russia are allies-declares war on France. The Alliances cause the war to spread rapidly & dragged all of Europe into the war. American remained on the sidelines
The War Begins Austria-Hungary (alliance with Germany)–declared war on Serbia. Russia (alliance with Serbia)- agreed to protect Serbia- Russia declared war on Germany Germany-knowing France and Russia are allies-declares war on France. The Alliances cause the war to spread rapidly & dragged all of Europe into the war. America remained on the sidelines