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1 Write or finish 2 paragraphs from yesterday….
Compare the differences of the 3 foreign policies discussed in the notes then discuss which one you think was the best and tell why you think so.

2 World War I Causes

3 Old World Causes New World Causes
Europe develops a complicated system of alliances. Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary is assassinated June 28, 1914 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia (backed by Germany). Imperialism leads to international rivalries, particularly within Europe. Nationalism between and within countries intensifies-Social Darwinism-economic competition for trade and colonies increase nationalistic feelings. Militarism: stockpile of new military technology in Europe intensifies.

4 The Allied Powers included Britain, France, Russia, and Serbia.
The Central Powers included Germany and Austria-Hungary.

5 Germany invaded Belgium, a neutral country, to attack France.
The German advance was stopped about 30 miles from Paris. The war bogged down as both sides dug a long series of trenches, creating the Western Front.

6 The era’s deadly defensive weapons made attacks difficult and dangerous.
Neither side could overcome the other’s defenses, and a stalemate quickly developed. 6


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