1. World War I

2. Key Players Allied Powers: Central Powers:
Great Britain, France, US, Russia, and Japan
Central Powers:
Germany, Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Turkey (Ottoman Empire)

3. Theaters
Europe
Asia
Middle East

4. Why WWI began:
Assassination of Austria-Hungarian heir Archduke Ferdinand and his wife in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914.
One country after another was pulled into the conflict.
US declared war on Germany in 1917 due to the Germans’ unrestricted submarine attacks on merchant shipping vessels.

5. Outcomes of WWI Ten million dead Millions injured
Much of Europe in ruin (politically, structurally, and economically)
European map redrawn
Set stage for Great Depression and WWII

6. Your Task
Create a matchbook style foldable using the information contained in these slides about WWI.