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2. Questions to be Answered
Why were there tensions in Europe in 1914?
What were the causes of the out break of the war?
How did Americans respond to the war in Europe?

3. 1914 July 28 - Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
August 1 - Germany declares war on Russia
August 3 - Germany declares war on France.
August 4 - The United Kingdom declares war on Germany, after Germany invades Belgium.
•August 6 - Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia and Serbia declares war on Germany.

4. 1914 August 26 - The Battle of Tannenberg begins.
August 19 - U.S. President Woodrow Wilson announces the U.S. will remain neutral.
September 5 - The First Battle of the Marne begins. Trench warfare begins as soldiers on both sides dig in.
October 19 - Battle of Ypres begins. P.6

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November 3 - The United Kingdom announces that the North Sea is a military area, effectively creating a blockade of goods into Germany.
December 24 The unofficial Christmas truce is declared.

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Tensions in Europe
Nationalism fueled much of the tensions in Europe
Nationalism-loyalty and devotion to a nation; especially: a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests

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Although nationalism encouraged unity, it put nation against nation.

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Tensions in Europe
In Eastern Europe nationalism deepened hostilities between Austria-Hungary and Russia.
Russia urged Serbs to revolt against their rulers.
Russia

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Tensions in Europe
Imperialism was another source of tension
Imperialism- Policy by which one country takes control of the economic and political affairs of another country or region

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Between 1870 and 1914 Britain, France, Germany, Italy and Russia scrambled for colonies in Africa, Asia and the Pacific p.1

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Tensions in Europe
Often these nations competed for power in the same region which lead to war in different regions.

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Tensions in Europe
Militarism was another source of tension
Militarism- Policy of building up a strong military in preparation for war

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Tensions in Europe
European nations expanded their armies and navies
When Germany expanded its Navy, Great Britain thought its own Naval power was threatened
Britain built more ships

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Tensions in Europe
Alliances also lead tensions
Triple Aliance- Germany, Austria Hungary, and Italy
Triple Entente- France, Russia, and Great Britain