1. May 2, 2016
Objective: Students will identify the 4 MAIN causes of WWI in order to discover what sparked a World War.
Drill:
What does it mean to be a in “world” war?
Why would a world war occur in the first place?

2. Origins of World War I (The Great War)

3. Four Long Term Causes
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

4. Militarism Long term military buildup
European countries wanted to be stronger than each other
Germany had become the strongest in mainland Europe

6. Alliances
Support other countries if they are attacked (I got your back if you are in trouble!)

7. Alliances Cont. Central Powers Allied Powers
Turkey, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy
Allied Powers
France, Russia, Great Britain

9. Imperialism
When one country dominates another politically, socially and economically.
Closely linked to industry
Need for raw materials and markets

10. Imperialism Cont.
Causes tension
Why????

11. Nationalism
Belief that national interests and national unity should be placed ahead of global cooperation
Self-interest to guide foreign affairs

13. The Spark That Started The War
June 28, 1914 Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated in Sarajevo, Serbia
Gavrilo Princip was the assassin and was a member of the Black Hand (nationalist group who wanted independence from Austria)

14. War is Declared Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia July 28, 1914
Russia had to support Serbia (allies)
Germany had to support Austria-Hungary (allies)

15. Alliances Tear Europe Apart
Germany declared war on Russia (France’s Ally)
Great Britain came to help France after neutral Belgium was invaded

16. Alliances Tear Europe Apart Cont.
By the end of the summer of 1914 the whole continent of Europe was engulfed in war.

18. What would you do?
Your nation is one of the oldest, wealthiest and most populous in the world. Your science and technology industries are the best in the world. But you are surrounded by weaker countries that build up their navies to threaten your colonies and steal your resources. They also want to take some of your territory. You fear they are growing stronger at your expense and eventually they might try to take over your homeland. You might lose your home and cultural heritage forever. What will you do? Why?