1. World War I Begins Chapter 21, Lesson 1 EQ: Why do politics often lead to war?

2. Vocabulary: Chapter 21, LESSON 1 WW I Nationalism Imperialism Militarism (pg. 411) Conscription Mobilization

3. World War I 1914-1918 European countries formed alliances and increased the sizes of their military, they set the stage for a global war. War begins 1914, ends in 1918.

4. . Long-Term Causes of WWI Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism

5. 1. Militarism Aggressive preparation for war Industrialization allowed for new technology; and new ways of shipbuilding using iron, steel, and chemicals for new weapons. Keeping a large standing army Arms race for military technology Countries established conscription (military draft) as regular practice.

6. 3. Alliance System Designed to keep peace in Europe, instead pushed continent towards war Many Alliances made in secret By 1907 two major alliances: Triple Alliance and Triple Entente

7. 2. Imperialism European competition for colonies Quest for colonies often almost led to war— especially in Africa Imperialism led to rivalry and mistrust amongst European nations

8. 4. Nationalism Deep devotion to one’s Nation Competition developed between European nations for territory and markets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v =XRcg_t2oJkc

9. Activity #1: Alliances 1. Complete the map using the map on pg. 411. TITLE: Europe Before WWI, 1914 2. Complete the table by reading Cause of the War (pg. 410- 411) 3. Answer the Geography Connection Questions (pg. 411) 4. VIDEO: WWI BEGINS Determining Cause and Effect: What factors contributed to the outbreak of World War I? Which factor do you think was more significant and explain why?

10. The Two Sides Triple Alliance Germany Austria-Hungary Italy Central Powers Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire Triple Entente England France Russia Allied Powers England, France, Russia, United States, Italy, Serbia, Belgium, Switzerland

11. Orange: Triple Entente => Allied Powers Green: Triple Alliance => Central Powers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRcg_t2oJkc

12. Activity #1: Causes of the War Read Causes of the War (pg. 410-412) Complete #1-3. Table Questions Events Leading to WWI Sequence of Events

13. The Balkans

14. Short-Term Cause: Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand Assassination of Franz Ferdinand—June 28,1914 Serbia (supported by Russia) wanted to create an independent Slavic state in the Balkans. Austrian-Hungarians refused. Serbian group killed the heir to the Austria-Hungarian (Hapsburg) throne, Francis Ferdinand because they wanted to free Bosnia from Austria- Hungary. https://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=ZmHxq28440c

15. Consequences of the Assassination of Archduke Austria-Hungary—didn’t know if Serbian gov. had planned the assassination— wanted to attack Serbia, but they were afraid powerful Russia would intervene on Serbia’s behalf. Austria-Hungarian asked its ally Germany to help—Germany’s Emperor William II agrees to help. July 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

16. Russia Joins the War Russia supported Serbia—Czar Nicolas II ordered the mobilization of the Russian army against Austria-Hungary. Mobilization in 1914 was an act of war! Russia mobilized its army against both Austria-Hungary and Germany.

17. The Conflict Broadens Germans asked Russians to stop mobilization, but they refused—Germany declares war on Russia. France and Russia are allies so the Germans developed a two-front war with France and Russia The Shlieffen Plan had German troops attack France by moving through Belgium. Belgium was a neutral nation!!

18. Schlieffen Plan: Had German troops attack France by moving through Belgium

19. Great Britain (allied with France and Russia) declares war on Germany for violating Belgium neutrality. By mid-summer all of the Great Powers of Europe were at war!

20. Activity #3: Summer of 1914— Triple Entente & Triple Alliance Actions Complete the Sequence Chain worksheet. Read pg. 412-413 “The Outbreak of War” to identify and explain the events that led to World War I.