Causes of World War I ANIMAL

A-Alliances An agreement between nations to aid and protect one another, especially in case of an attack Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Triple Entente: Russia, France, Great Britain Danger: Could drag more countries into a small dispute

N-Nationalism Pride in one’s country Some ethic groups wanted to break This led to feelings of mistrust across Europe Some ethic groups wanted to break away and form their own countries, especially in the Balkan Peninsula (Serbia) and in Alsace-Lorraine (between France and Germany)

I-Imperialism Powerful countries seeking to control the economic and political affairs of weaker countries or regions This led to competition between powerful nations fighting over land in Asia, Africa, and the Pacific

M-Militarism Building up strong armed forces to prepare for war This led to feelings of skepticism and paranoia Germany and Britain built up their navies

A-Assassination June 28, 1914 Victims: Archduke Franz Ferdinand (heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire) and his wife, Sophie Culprit: Gavrilo Princip, member of the Serbian Terrorist group, “Black Hand” Where: Bosnia Why: wanted independence from the empire for his people

L-Leaders Political leaders of each country are responsible for their involvement in WWI May have wanted to increase their empire, defend an ally, or improve their powerful reputations

Mapping Allies Central Neutral Great Britain Russia Germany France Denmark Great Britain Russia Netherlands Germany Allies Central Neutral France Switzerland Austria-Hungary Portugal Romania Spain Italy Serbia Bulgaria Greece Ottoman Empire

Major Countries in World War I France Great Britain Allied Country President Raymond Poincare August 3, 1914 Germany declared war on France, Russia’s ally, as revenge for Russia declaring war on Germany Russia and Great Britain=it’s allies 39.8 million=population Allied Country King George V August 4, 1914 Declared war on Germany because their troops marched through neutral Belgium, which Great Britain swore to protect France, Russia, Belgium=it’s allies 46 million=population

Major Countries in World War I Austria-Hungary Switzerland Central Power Emperor Franz Joseph I July 28, 1914 Declared war on Serbia because a Serbian terrorist group assassinated the Archduke and his wife, the heir’s to the throne Germany and Ottoman Empire=it’s allies 50.6 million=population Neutral Country President Arthur Hoffman Not involved No allies because not involved in the war 3.9 million=population

Major Countries in World War I Ottoman Empire Russia Central Power Sultan Mehmed V October 1914 Protected it’s allies, Germany and Austria-Hungary, by declaring war on Russia Germany, Austria Hungary=it’s allies 23 million=population Allied Country Czar Nicolas II July 29, 1914 Declared war on Austria- Hungary to protect it’s ally, Serbia France, Great Britain, Serbia=it’s allies 173.2 million=population

Major Countries in World War I Germany United States Central Power Kaiser Wilhelm II August 1, 1914 Declared war on Russia to protect it’s ally, Austria- Hungary Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire=it’s allies 67 million=population Allied Country President Woodrow Wilson April 2, 1917 Germany violated U.S. neutrality by attacking ships and developed a plan to attack the U.S. and claim the land (Zimmerman Note) No Allies 96.5 million=population