1. The Great War Begins
Chapter 11.1

2. Alliances Draw the lines
The Triple Alliance-1882
Germany, Austria, and Italy
The Triple Entente-1904
Russia, France, and Britain
Germany signs a treaty with Ottoman Turkey
Britain develops relations with Japan

3. Tensions Rise Powers want to protect status
Compete overseas for colonies, this influenced a military build up.
Militarism or glorification of the military was strong, young men had a romantic view of war
Britain feels threatened by Germany, and Germany fears Russia.

4. Tensions Rise Cont. Sensational journalism stirs public feelings
Nationalism was fueling fears of rebellion
In 1912 The Balkan States broke away from Turkey
By 1913 the Balkan Wars began creating a very tense situation in Europe
By 1914 the Balkan States were the “powder keg of Europe” ready to explode.

5. The War Begins
Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated by Serbian nationalists
Austria gives Serbia an ultimatum- last set of demands to avoid a war
end all anti-Austrian agitation, punish any Serbian official involved in murder plot, and let Austria do an investigation

6. The War Begin Cont. Serbia will not meet all demands
With German support, Austria declares war on Serbia
Russia mobilizes, and Germany declares war on Russia
France supports Russia; Germany declares war on France

7. The War Begins Cont. Italy chose to stay neutral for a time
Germany invades Belgium to invade France and swing south behind their lines
Due to Germany invading Belgium, Britain declares war on Germany
Once the machinery of war was set in motion, it seemed impossible to stop.

8. Reaction to the War
Before the War many countries were troubled domestically
Britain struggled with labor unrest and the issue of home rule in Ireland
Russia still dealing with the problems stirred by Revolution in 1905
Instead of division, war brought a renewed sense of patriotism