1. “The war to end all wars”
The Causes of WWI
“The war to end all wars”

2. 1914
Now

3. One Slide explanation Militarism Imperialism Nationalism Alliances
Bad family reunion
History of bad blood

4. Background 1870-1871 – Franco-Prussian War
Prussia (part of present day Germany) picks a fight with France for land
Otto Van Bismarck, Chancellor of Germany, wants to expand Germany.
Pan-German movement – unite all German-speaking peoples under one flag
“Blut and Ihre” (blood and iron) will make Germany strong!

6. Imperialism U.S. aint the only country grabbing land
All European powers have lands in Africa
England: Africa, India, Aussie
France: Africa, Indochina
Germany: Africa, SE Asia
Economy
Military
Empire Status

8. Militarism
Militarism: building up the armed forces (armies and navies) in preparation for war
Alliances
Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Triple Entente: France, England, Russia

10. Nationalism
Balance of Power: If all countries are equal strength, then no war
My country can kick the crud out of your country
Bosnia is allied with Austria-Hungary
Serbia is allied with Russia
If something were to happen to Bosnia, and it was caused by Serbia…hmmm

12. One dead guy starts a war?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand –
Heir to throne of Austria-Hungary
Assassinated by Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian Nationalist, in Sarajevo, Bosnia
A-H uses this as an excuse to blame Serbia
A-H declares war against Serbia
Russia sides with Serbia
Alliances kick in

13. War begins Allied Powers: England, France, Russia VS.
Central Powers: Germany, A-H, Ottoman Empire (Turkey) and Bulgaria
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