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