1. Mr. Caldwell’s social studies class
Marching Toward War
Mr. Caldwell’s social studies class

2. Main Idea
Power & authoriy in Europe, military buildup, nationalistic feelings and competing alliances set the stage for war.

3. Great Powers of Europe before W.W.I.
England
France
Germany
Russia
Italy
Austria-Hungary

4. Setting The Stage
At the turn of the 20th Century nations had been at peace for almost 30-years
Europe had tried to “Outlaw” war with peace congresses but..

5. Setting The Stage
In little more than a decade a massive war would break out in Europe and spread around the world.

6. MAIN CAUSES of W.W.I. remember M.A.I.N.
M.=Militarism
A.=Alliances
I.=Imperialism
N=Nationalism
The Spark: That ignited the powerder keg!

7. The Powder Keg: Alliances
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8. A=what is it B=how did it increase among European Nations?

9. Cause & effect-#1-Nationalism
A=Extreme pride in ones country. It became very intense in Europe
B. Led to intense competition and rivalry between the great powers.

10. #2 Imperialsim A. When a powerful nation controls a weaker one
B. Competition over resources, colonies, and power increased imperialism.

11. Militarism A=Glorification of the Military
B=Europeans built larger and larger militaries for protection.

12. Triple Alliance (1882)
A= Alliance between Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungarian Empire
B= Forced other nations to form alliances.

13. The Division Becomes Clear

14. Triple Entante A=Alliance Between England, France & Russia
B-Forced even more nations to join alliances

15. Assasination in Sarajevo
A-Was the spark that ignited the war.
B-Austria-Hungry declared war on Serbia, which triggered other nations to declare war on each other.

16. Kaiser Wilhelm II Forced his way to be the leader of Germany.
Built up the German military, especially the Navy, and canceled treaty with Russia.
Other nations began to fear Germany.

17. Big Bertha: Mega Howizter
Weapons
Big Bertha: Mega Howizter
Range 8 miles

18. German Tri-wing-Flown by the Ace“Red Baron”
Aircraft
Legendary
German Tri-wing-Flown by the Ace“Red Baron”

19. Air-Ships (Zepplins)

20. Soldiers with gas masks
Mustard Gas
Soldiers with gas masks
Mustard gas was deadly

21. Trench-Warfare

22. Trenches along the western front were 100’s of miles long
Trench-Warfare
Trenches along the western front were 100’s of miles long

23. Naval Power
HMS Invincible
1916

24. Tanks

25. U-Boats