WWI

WWI Tensions in the Balkans Tensions in the Balkans –Nationalism Many countries formed alliances Many countries formed alliances –Triple Entente Britain, France, and Russia Britain, France, and Russia –Triple Alliance Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

WWI Franz Ferdinand assassinated Franz Ferdinand assassinated –Archduke of Austria-Hungary Killed by Serbian Nationalists in Bosnia Killed by Serbian Nationalists in Bosnia Austria-Hungary declared War Austria-Hungary declared War –Alliances kick in and World War I begins

WWI America stays neutral America stays neutral –Wilson wants democracy Supports British Supports British Lusitania sinks Lusitania sinks –Sussex Pledge signed –More ships bombed Zimmerman Telegram Zimmerman Telegram –Asked Mexico to be allies and invade USA

WWI Americans are furious over ships being bombed and Zimmerman Telegram Americans are furious over ships being bombed and Zimmerman Telegram Wilson, despite his anti-war stance, asks congress for war Wilson, despite his anti-war stance, asks congress for war –Congress Declares War on Germany –America is now involved in WWI

Assignment Create a Newspaper Headline Create a Newspaper Headline –Read through chap 14 sec 1 and write a newspaper article about the topic Must include Must include –Headline –Picture –Description –Color