1. AIM: What were the causes of WWI? DO NOW:
Use page 840 of World History- Patterns of Interaction (McDougal Littell) to answer the following questions:
1) Should you support an ally, even if you know they are in the wrong? Why?
2) What might be the consequences of supporting your ally if they are being unjust?
3) What might be the consequences of not supporting an ally?

2. What are some reasons that make going to war just?

3. Between 1914 and 1918, World War I took place in Europe
Between 1914 and 1918, World War I took place in Europe. Improvements in technology led to mass devastation.
WWI: Aerial view of ruins of Vaux, France, 1918
This image is believed to be in the public domain and is from the National Archives.

4. Use pages in World History- Patterns of Interaction (McDougal Littell) to explain (briefly) how each of the following were a cause for WWI.
MILITARISM
ALLIANCES
IMPERIALISM
NATIONALISM

5. In pairs, place the following events in the order they occurred, using the textbook as a guide.
Germany invades neutral Belgium and soon after Britain declares war on Germany.
Serbia was blamed for the murder and was given an ultimatum. Serbia refused to comply with the given demands.
Germany declares war on Russia and soon after on France.
Archduke Francis Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungry was assassinated while in Bosnia.
Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Russia, a Slavic nation and a friend of Serbia, mobilizes their forces for war.

6. Using information from today's lesson, answer the following:
1) How do imperialism and militarism work together to promote warfare?
2) Why might someone argue against militarism?
3) How did nationalism lead to disobedience in the Balkans?