World War One
Warm-Up 1. What is Nationalism? 2. What is militarism? 3. What is imperialism? 4. What is one country in the Central Powers? 5. What is one country in the Allies?
Essential Question Why do countries go to war?
Europe in 1914 Major European countries have Industrialized Factories Transportation Communications Major European countries have great imperial power Colonies in Africa and Asia
Close relationships between leaders of European countries Haven’t fought against each other in a major war since Napoleon (100 years) Franco-German War still kinda sketchy United States stay chillin
Major Empires in 1914 England (Britain/UK) King George V France Raymond Poincare Russia Tsar Alexander II Germany Kaiser Wilhelm II Austria-Hungary Emporer Franz Joseph Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand Ottoman Sultan Mehmed V United States of America President Woodrow Wilson
European Royal Families Most of the European leaders were related to each other Kings of England, Germany, and Russia are cousins Hoped that by connecting royal families future wars would be prevented Alliances were set up to further protect peace
Leaders would regularly get together Queen Victoria’s funeral Weddings Rivalries and jealousies began to grow Almost everyone hated Kaiser WIlhelm
Warm-up What is militarism? What is nationalism? What is imperialism? What is the relationship between King George of England, Kaiser Wilhelm of Germany, and Tsar Nikolas of Russia? Which European leader was a punk who nobody liked?
Increased Militarism by 1914 Militarism – Glorification of the Military None of the European countries had fought a major war for several generations Public sentiments that warfare is a grand and honorable adventure Dulce et decorum est It is sweet and proper to die for your country Kaiser Wilhelm started programs to greatly increase Germany’s military Other countries responded by building up their own militaries
Alliances Alliance – Partnership between countries Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Italy agree to protect each other Russia and France form a secret entente Understanding to help each other out Eventually England joined the entente out of fear of Germany
Nationalism in 1914 Nationalism – Pride in your country Industrial developments, inventions, and growth led to pride within countries Rivalries between Leaders also brought increased nationalism Kaiser Wilhelm was jealous of his British cousins England was worried about German growth
Nationalism Russia promoted Pan-Slavism Idea that all Slavik people should support each other Russia and Serbia are both Slavik nations Ethnic Groups in Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empires fought for independence Especially in the Baltic region
Imperialism Countries competed to conquer the best land with the most natural resources England had the largest empire (Canada, India, Australia) Berlin Conference 1884 – European leaders divided up African colonies to avoid war Kaiser Wilhelm was jealous that Germany’s empire was much smaller than his cousins’
Assassination Serbians are fighting for independence from Austria-Hungarian Empire Archduck Franz Ferdinand of Austria is heir to the thrown He is next in line to be Emperor when his Uncle dies Serbian terrorist group called Unity of Death (aka Black Hand) decides to take action On June 28,1914 Gavrilo Princip assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand
WW1 was caused by MANIA Militarism –hyping the military Alliances - squad Nationalism – pride in your country Imperialism – taking over other people’s countries Assassination – Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand of Austria gets got
Domino Effect Archduke Franz Ferdinand is killed by Serbian Terrorist Austria-Hungary goes to war with Serbia Russia goes to war with Austria-Hungary Germany goes to war with Russia France goes to war with Germany Germany invades Belgium England goes to war with Germany
WORLD WAR ONE HAS STARTED EVERYBODY GONE DIE
Ch 11 Section 1 Outline Read pg Take 5 notes for each Red Section Rivalries and nationalism The Powder Keg Ignites Alliances Kick in