1. The Great War
The war to end all wars
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3. Causes of War Nationalism
Deep devotion to one’s country leading to fierce rivalries.

4. Causes of War
Imperialism
Fierce competition for colonies

5. Causes of War Militarism
Glorifying military power and the buildup of an army preparing for war

6. Causes of War
Alliances
Triple Alliance
Triple Entente

7. Triple Alliance
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy

8. Triple Entente
Britain
France
Russia

10. The Balkans – Powder Keg
Ottoman Empire was in rapid decline.
New nations- Bulgaria, Greece, Montenegro , Romania and Serbia.
Strong nationalism in these countries.

11. Austria-Hungary Annex Bosnia Hertzegovina (1908) – mostly Slavic
Backed by Germany so Russia does nothing
Serbs clash with Austrian rule

12. Assassination
Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand is shot on June 28, 1914.
Gavrilo Princep, a 19 year-old member of the Black Hand.
Black Hand was a secret society committed to rid Bosnia of Austrian rule.

13. Franz Ferdinand

14. Archduke’s car

15. Site of the murder

16. Princep’s footprints

17. Tomb’s of the Archduke and Sophie

18. Gavrilo Princep

19. Disclaimer
Mr. Barther, the previous slide is not blurry. It is the only known photo of Princep and it happens to be a little blurry. Have a nice day.

20. Kaiser Wilhelm II-Germany

21. Czar Nicholas II-of Russia

22. Austrian retaliation
Use murder as excuse to punish Serbia with an ultimatum
Kaiser Wilhelm II offers unconditional support to Austria

23. The Ultimatum
End all anti-Austrian activity, allow Austrian officials into Serbia to handle the investigation.
Serbia agrees to most demands but wants international conference to decide rest

25. Road to War On July 28th, 1914, Austria declares war on Serbia.
Serbia’s ally, Russia, mobilizes army along Austrian border.
Other allies want two countries to negotiate - too late.

27. For Mr. Santori