Word of the Day Expansionism: the policy of territorial or economic expansion

Word of the Day Expansionism: the policy of territorial or economic expansion

World War I- “The War to End All Wars” Before World War II, World War I was known as, “The Great War”

Create Your Foldable 2. Cut along the lines (this will be your front side) 1. Fold the paper in half with the words on the outside.

MAIN Causes of World War I Under the flap write the definition: The building up of armies, navies, and other armed forces… using them as tools for negotiations with other countries MILITARISM Video Clip: Militarism Now, draw a picture to illustrate Militarism on the other side Army generals believed it was better to attack than wait to be attacked because of the time it took to MOBILIZE (get troops into position) COMPETITION drove European countries towards MILITARISM.

Countries in Europe made treaties promising to defend each other MAIN Causes of World War I Under the flap write the definition: Countries in Europe made treaties promising to defend each other ALLIANCE SYSTEM Now, draw a picture to illustrate Alliance System on the other side

Alliances and the First World War: Triple Entente, 1907 In 1907 Russia joined Britain and France to make the Triple Entente. So by 1914 Europe had divided into two massive superpower blocs. People thought this BALANCE OF POWER would keep the peace.

Alliances and the First World War: The Balkans But Russia was also allied to Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria. When trouble erupted in the Balkans in 1914, the nations found their alliances dragged them into war…

Color Your Alliances: (They do not have to be yellow and red. You may use any two colors, as long as the two alliances are different)

If only the Founding Fathers had warned us… "It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliance with any portion of the foreign world.” –George Washington Washington’s farewell address

Now, draw a picture to illustrate Imperialism on the other side MAIN Causes of World War I Under the flap write the definition: Competing economic interests in Europe and competition for colonial claims added to tensions Imperialism Now, draw a picture to illustrate Imperialism on the other side

MAIN Causes of World War I Under the flap write the definition: Devotion to the interests of one’s own nation and led to rivalries between major European powers. Video Clip: WWI- Nationalism Now, draw a picture to illustrate Nationalism on the other side Nationalism

MAIN Causes of World War I Militarism Look at the first letter of each word…. What does it spell? Out of the four reasons, which one do you think would be the biggest reason that conflicts turn into World Wars? Alliance System Imperialism Nationalism

The Spark   Austria-Hungary was a large multinational state and several Slavic groups demanded their independence The heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914 by Serbian Nationalists The assassination of Franz Ferdinand TRIGGERED World War I, but it did not CAUSE it. The causes are listed in your foldable. The assassination is simply what put the process in motion.

The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand Gavilo Princip A member of “The Black Hand” What was the spark that triggered World War I? The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand Video Clip: Assassination