History of the Modern World The Great War Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111 Mrs. McArthur Walsingham Academy Room 111

Reviewing Ideas Some historians have argued that Nationalism, the dominant political movement of the 19 th century, set the stage for World War I. Do you agree with this view? Explain.

Alliances Draw Lines Because of distrust among nations, two large alliances emerged—the Triple Alliance of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary and the Triple Entente of France, Russia, and Britain. 1 of 7 World War I and the Russian Revolution Section 1: The Great War Begins, pp Witness History Audio: The Spark: Borijove Jevtic Note Taking Transparency 169. Print (link on slide #4) and complete organizer for additional practice. Geography Interactive: European Alliances and Military Build-Up, 1914 Complete questions. Rivalries and Nationalism Increase Tension Economic rivalries, struggles over colonies, arms races, and aggressive nationalism pushed Europe toward war. Who killed the Archduke and his wife? What might have been his motives?

The Powder Keg Ignites In Sarajevo the nephew of the Austrian emperor was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist, causing Austria (backed by Germany) to declare war on Serbia. 2 of 7 Section 1: The Great War Begins Color Transparency 157: The Schlieffen Plan Alliances Kick In Serbia enlisted the help of its ally, Russia, which brought France along with it into the war. Britain joined the war when Germany invaded neutral Belgium. Chart: Reasons for Entering the War, July-August Why might Russia feel that Germany started the war? 1.What was this military plan? 2.What was it designed to do? 3. What were its assumptions?

3 of 7 Section 1: The Great War Begins Reaction to the War The war took peoples’ minds off domestic problems and united the citizens of each country under patriotism. QuickTake Section Quiz Progress Monitoring Transparency Would you like additional study aides for Chapter 26? (5 Section summaries and blank organizers to test your knowledge of the class notes? Les voici! Save and Print.

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Stalemate on the Western Front Unexpected Belgian resistance and the efforts of British and French troops ended Germany’s plan for a quick victory over France. 2 of 8 World War I and the Russian Revolution Section 2: A New Kind Of War, pp Note Taking Transparency 170A Geography Interactive: The Western Front and the Eastern Front, Witness History Video: World War I: A New Kind of War Technology of Modern Warfare The new use of machine guns, artillery guns, poison gas, tanks, airplanes and submarines all changed the tactics required to win the war. Color Transparency 158: The Sopwith Camel Note Taking Transparency 170B

Battle on Other European Fronts On the eastern front, Russia made some progress before retreating. In the Balkans, Bulgaria and Romania joined in on opposites sides of the War, and Italy joined in on the side of the Allies. 3 of 8 Section 2: A New Kind Of War Color Transparency 159: The Mule Track by Paul Nash War Around the World The Ottoman Turks joined the Central Powers in 1914 and cut supply routes to Russia from the Mediterranean. In the Caucasus Mountains, Turkey fought Russia. African and Asian colonies were also involved in the war effort. Progress Monitoring Transparency

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Major Battle Sites: WWI

SCA 1.Sign Up this week for In Flanders Field recitation Last Day: Friday: 1/20 (10 pts.) 2.Sign Up (Key Club bulletin board) for Muscarelle Event: Sat. 1/21 from 4-8 Pm. (10 points with a list of impressionist art works, artists.) 3.Lecture: Verdun, Technology’s Impact in WWI on 1/25 from 3-4 PM. (5 pts)

In-Class Assignment: 1/19 1.Read and Study Sourcebook Notes, slides # Read Infographic, pp , Trench Warfare and complete Thinking Critically questions 3.Geography Interactive, pp. 826 with questions. 4.Complete Map of 7 Major Battles

Assignments 1-2 (due Friday, 1/20) 1.Read text, pp , defining blue-bold vocabulary terms and answering 4 Checkpoint questions. 2.Test your reading by completing the Notetaking Chart, pp (A blank copy is available for printing by using link on slide #4.) 3.Remembrance Test (postponed until Monday, 1/23)