1. WORLD WAR I
November 5th

2. WWI Facts America was NOT directly involved with the war early on.
Most Americans wanted no part of this “European War”
Was not called World War I at the time.
Was referred to as “ The Great War” & “ the War to end all wars”

3. WWI Facts America was NOT directly involved with the war early on.
Most Americans wanted no part of this “European War”
Was not called World War I at the time.
Was referred to as “ The Great War” & “ the War to end all wars”

5. What caused WWI

6. Causes NO SINGLE EVENT CAUSED THE beginning of the WAR.
A series of events occurring over time set the stage for war

7. Causes NO SINGLE EVENT CAUSED THE beginning of the WAR.
A series of events occurring over time set the stage for war

8. Causes
Nationalism
Imperial Expansion
Military Buildup
Alliances *****

9. Causes
Nationalism
Imperial Expansion
Military Buildup
Alliances *****

11. An intense loyalty to one’s country or group.
Causes
Nationalism
An intense loyalty to one’s country or group.
These feeling inspired ethnic groups to break away and form independent nations.

12. An intense loyalty to one’s country or group.
Causes
Nationalism
An intense loyalty to one’s country or group.
These feeling inspired ethnic groups to break away and form independent nations.

13. Causes Imperial Expansion Nations wanted to expand
This desire to expand caused conflict with each other.

14. Causes Imperial Expansion Nations wanted to expand
This desire to expand caused conflict with each other.

15. Causes Militarism Countries began to build larger Armies & Navies
This arms race would threaten the peace of Europe.

16. Causes Militarism Countries began to build larger Armies & Navies
This arms race would threaten the peace of Europe.

17. Causes Alliances A defense agreement among nations
Two major alliances existed
Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Triple Entente-Great Britain, France, Russia

18. Causes Alliances A defense agreement among nations
Two major alliances existed
Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Triple Entente-Great Britain, France, Russia

22. Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Spark that ignites the powder keg.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
heir to the throne in Austria-Hungary.
He & his wife assassinated while in Bosnia

23. Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Spark that ignites the powder keg.
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
heir to the throne in Austria-Hungary.
He & his wife assassinated while in Bosnia

24. Gavrilo Princip Gavrilo Princip 19 year Serbian Nationalist
Belonged to a group known as the Black Hand
Shot & killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand
National hero in parts of Serbia today

25. Gavrilo Princip Gavrilo Princip 19 year Serbian Nationalist
Belonged to a group known as the Black Hand
Shot & killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand
National hero in parts of Serbia today

27. The War Begins
Austria-Hungary (alliance with Germany)–declared war on Serbia.
Russia (alliance with Serbia)- agreed to protect Serbia- Russia declared war on Germany
Germany-knowing France and Russia are allies-declares war on France.
The Alliances cause the war to spread rapidly & dragged all of Europe into the war.
American remained on the sidelines

28. The War Begins
Austria-Hungary (alliance with Germany)–declared war on Serbia.
Russia (alliance with Serbia)- agreed to protect Serbia- Russia declared war on Germany
Germany-knowing France and Russia are allies-declares war on France.
The Alliances cause the war to spread rapidly & dragged all of Europe into the war.
America remained on the sidelines