2. Quote of the Day
You can't say that civilization don't advance, however, for in every war they kill you in a new way.
Will Rogers ( ), New York Times, Dec. 23, 1929

3. Objectives
Analyze the political and military forces that took root in Europe in the late 1800’s
Describe how alliances created tension in Europe
Analyze the events that set World War I in motion

4. Essential Question
In what ways did nationalism, imperialism, and militarism lead to World War I?

5. High Tensions in Europe
Nationalism
1. Deep devotion to one’s nation
2. Unify a country
3. Create intense competition between nations
4. Germany, Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, and France

6. Imperialism
1. European nations competed for colonies 2. Created a rivalry among nations

7. Militarism

8. Increase of nationalism led to a dangerous arms race
Europeans believed to be great they needed powerful armies
Militarism – policy of glorifying military power and keeping an army ready for war

10. Secret Alliance
Triple Alliance/Central Powers – Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Triple Entente/Allies – Great Britain, France, and Russia

12. The Spark

13. Archduke Franz Ferdinand

14. Heir to the throne of Austria - Hungary
June 28, 1914 visited Bosnia

15. Gavrilo Princip Member of the Black Hand Shot the Archduke
Black Hand – secret society committed to ending Austrian rule in Bosnia

20. Road to War Austria presented an ultimatum
Ultimatum – list of demands that if not met will lead to serious consequences Serbia refused
Austria declared war = Domino Effect