Quick Review of the Progressives Progressive reform began with ______, continued with ______, and was successful at ________, despite, ____________. Who would be opposed to Progressive reforms? Why would they be opposed?

World War I: The War to End All Wars The Reluctance of an Emerging Power

Today’s Goal: 1-February-10 To understand the process which led to Global conflict in – To begin a WWI timeline activity.

Information for Timeline Part – Arms Race in Europe – Disarmament Conferences Alliances Emerge – Triple Alliance Austria/Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Germany – Triple Entente France, Russia, and England

France and Germany History of bad blood Franco – Prussian War – Competition for mineral rich Rhineland (Alsace/Lorraine)

When Imperialism and Nationalism Collide Slavic people on the Balkan Peninsula desired self- government. Major trade route Large Empires were stockpiling weapons to protect possessions Very shaky peace

The Summer of 1914 June 28, 1914 – Gavrilo Princip a Serbian Nationalist assassinates the heir to the A-H Empire (Archduke Franz Ferdinand) July 23, 1914 – A-H Empire issues an Ultimatum to Kingdom of Serbia – Russia defends Serbian interests – A-H invades July 27. Russia declares war on A-H Empire August 1, 1914 – Germany declares war on Russia. August 3, 1914 Germany declares war on France and immediately invades France (THUR neutral Belgium) August 4, 1914 – England declares war on Germany defending Belgium’s neutrality

Today’s Goal: 1-February-10 To understand the process which led to Global conflict in – To begin a WWI timeline activity.

So, with Europe tearing itself apart… What should we look at from a US Historical perspective? – What would be the American involvement? – What responsibility did the US have? – How are America’s decisions similar to the choices made over the Philippines? – Is a war torn Europe good for the United States?