1. Focus 12/19
Germany gained early victories in the west, while Russia won victories in the east. The lines quickly stabilized and the countries of Europe found themselves in a stalemate along three fronts: Western Front, Eastern Front, and Southern Front. A new style of warfare also developed called Trench Warfare.
Points for Discussion: Why was victory difficult for the Germans to obtain?
Term to Know: Stabilize
Critical Lens: Germany was in a difficult position to obtain victory.

2. World War I

3. Road to War
Summarize how each of the following main causes contributed to World War I.
Militarism:
Alliance Systems:
Nationalism:
Imperialism:

4. World War I
World War I was first mechanized war

5. World War I
“ One out of every four men who went out to the World War did not come back again, many others were crippled, blinded, or went crazy.”

6. World War I
Divided into three major fronts: Western, Eastern, Southern
Western Front: Belgium to northeastern France
Eastern Front (Russian Front): Baltic Sea to Black Sea
Southern Front: Between Italy and Austria/Hungary

7. World War
After quick advances by both sides – battle lines became drawn for FOUR YEARS!!!

8. World War I
When the war reached a stalemate, Germans tried to overrun French at Battle of Verdun
French Battle Cry – “They shall not pass”
Half a million casualties on both sides

9. World War I
Trench Warfare – Soldiers dug trenches along the western front. Very little ground was gained and many were killed

10. World War I
Areas between opposing trenches were called no man’s land

11. World War I
Both sides used chemical weapons

12. World War I
Submarines, called U-Boats by the Germans initiated unrestricted submarine warfare

13. World War I Ottoman Empire joins Central Powers in 1914
Fought Battle of Gallipoli against British, India, Australia, and New Zealand

14. World War I
Ottoman Turks blocked Triple Entente by cutting of Strait of Dardanelles

15. World War I
Some colonies (regions who were imperialized) volunteered to fight in hopes of gaining independence

16. World War I
Allies (Britain and France) used colonies for soldiers, workers, and supplies