1. Causes of WWI

2. Militarism Europe had an arms race
Countries were competing with each other to create large armies
Developed plans for quick mobilization and war
Everyone thought they could beat each other quickly

3. Alliances Many tangled alliances appeared all over Europe
Was meant to stop war, actually helped cause war

4. Allies (Triple Entente)
Central Powers
Allies (Triple Entente)
-Germany
-Austria-Hungary
-Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
-France
-Great Britain
-Russia
-Later USA joined

5. Imperialism
European countries competed for colonies in Africa and Asia
Almost went to war over these colonies
Economics
Countries competed over natural resources and markets to sell goods

6. Nationalism A deep devotion and pride in one’s nation
Led to competition between Europe's major countries for power and territory

7. Causes of WWI Acronym M A I N Militarism Alliances Imperialism
Nationalism

8. “Powder Keg” The Balkans
Known as the “powder keg” of Europe
Made up of many different ethnicities that clashed
1908 Austria-Hungary annexed (took over) Bosnia and Herzegovina

9. Tensions Rise 1914 Serbia wanted to take Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria said they would crush anyone who tried

10. A Single Shot
Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie visited Sarajevo (capital of Bosnia) on June 28, 1914
Assassinated by Gavrilo Princip
Member of the Black Hand terrorist group

11. Consequences Princip was Serbian Austria decided to punish Serbia
Germany told Austria to do whatever they wanted, Germany would back them up
Serbia presented with an ultimatum
End all anti-Austrian activity
Allow Austrian officials into the country to investigate the assassination
And others
Serbia agreed to most demands

12. Not good enough for Austria
July 28, 1914 Austria declared war on Serbia
Same day, Serbia’s ally Russia mobilized their military and started marching for the Austrian border
August 1, 1914 Germany declared war on Russia
France responded by mobilizing for war to defend Russia, their ally
August 3, 1914 Germany declared war on France

13. A Day that Shook the World
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14. EXIT TICKET TIME! Partner Discussion
How did one small event lead to a much bigger problem?
Did loyalties and alliances cause the First World War? Why or why not?
How was increased militarization of European nations a factor in the causes of WWI?
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