1. Explain reasons for World War I and describe Georgia’s contributions.
Prelude To War
Explain reasons for World War I and describe Georgia’s contributions.

2. War involving nearly all the
The First World War
What was it?
War involving nearly all the
nations of the world
When was it?

3. There were four MAIN causes for the war…
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

4. Militarism: 1. a strong military spirit or policy 2
Militarism: 1. a strong military spirit or policy 2. the policy of maintaining a large military
European leaders glorified war
Social Darwinism
“Only the strong survive!”
The White European race is superior.
Sparked arms-race
Britain vs. Germany

5. Alliance: a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes.
Alliances formed out of fear and distrust
The Central Powers
Germany, Austria (Ottoman Empire)
The Allies
Britain, France, Russia
Consequence
Made people even more nervous and distrustful.

6. Imperialism: 1. the policy of extending the rule or authority of a nation over foreign countries or of acquiring and holding colonies
Germany was becoming a superpower
Britain felt threatened
France & Germany clashed over territories
France and Britain grew closer

7. Nationalism is having an intense pride in one’s country or culture.
Is there any danger in thinking this way?
Can you identify any negative aspects associated with nationalism?

8. The First World War: Why? Long term - 1. Alliance system
2. Competing empires
Stockpiling of weapons
Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria and his Wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg one hour before their deaths,
June 28, 1914
Short term –
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand of the Austro -Hungarian Empire

9. Who? The First World War: Central Powers: Allies: Russia France
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
United States (1917)
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire
Bulgaria

10. Where was it fought?

11. Why did it take so long for America to get involved in the war?
Woodrow Wilson and America was isolationist:
 leaders who asserted that their nations' best interests were best served by keeping the affairs of other countries at a distance.
“Why should I get involved
in someone else’s problems”

12. What did it take to get the US involved?
Lusitania torpedoed, sinking with 1200 passengers and crew (including 128 Americans)
German Propaganda Justifying Lusitania sinking

13. What did it take to get the US involved?
Zimmerman Note
US intercepted a note from Germany to Mexico,
It promised Mexico would get Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona back in return for an alliance

14. What did it take to get the US involved?
Zimmerman Note plus the sinking of four unarmed American ships led to a declaration of war

15. Georgia’s Contributions to World War I
100,000 Georgians took part in war effort.
Georgia provided more military training camps than any other state:
Camp Benning, Fort McPherson, and Camp Gordon
3,000 young Georgians died in an effort to “make the world safe for democracy.”
Citizens grew victory gardens to help supply troops.

16. WWI Propaganda: What’s the message?

17. Other ways Georgia contributed to the war effort.
Textile mills made fabric for military uniforms.
Railroads carried arms, ammunition, and soldiers to ports.
Farmers grew more food crops, tobacco, and livestock.
Victory Gardens
Women volunteered for the Red Cross, to welcome soldiers, knit, and help sell bonds.

18. May 21st 1917
Fire broke out in the city of Atlanta burning more than 71 blocks destroying1,900 houses and 1,553 buildings.
6,000 – 10,000 people were left homeless.

19. The End of the War
The Great World War ended on November 11th, 1918 with the signing of an armistice (a cease fire).
Treaty of Versailles:
Signed on June 28, 1919 by Germany and Britain, France, Italy and Russia.
The United States did not signed because they did not agree with rigid restrictions put on Germany for being the aggressor of war.