1. Causes of WWI

2. Snapshot- Page 2 (WWI & WWII)
Learning Target:
I can define the causes of WWI; I can make predictions and connections using my current knowledge
Success Criteria:
I know I hit the LT when I have written a definition for each of the 4 causes of WWI and when I have connected these concepts to war.
Why:
Understand causality

3. At the start of the 20th century, European nations had mostly been at peace for almost 100 years.
As new nations formed within Europe and the control of territories overseas created competition, intense rivalries between countries were created
The great powers of the world were pushed toward war by four distinct factors...

4. Simulation
Rather than simply reading or talking about these, we will be participating in a class activity to experience each cause firsthand.

5. Debrief What were the effects of singing your group’s anthem?
Describe the race for territory in the second competition.
Why would a country want to spend time, money, and effort on its military?
When the winner was announced, what took place?
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All definitions complete
Written in complete sentences
Descriptions are accurate, specific, and detailed
Accurate, Concise and Precise connections between simulation and actuality
May be written in complete sentences
Descriptions are mostly accurate with details
Accurate, Concise or Precise connections between simulation and actuality
Some or most definitions complete
Descriptions are somewhat accurate or detailed
Some accurate connections between simulation and actuality
Few definitions complete
Few accurate connections between simulation and actuality

6. MAIN Causes of War

7. Nationalism
The intense belief in the superiority of one’s country over another and a desire to achieve cultural unity among all citizens.

8. Imperialism
Domination of a powerful nation over the political, economic, and cultural affairs of another nation or region

9. Militarism
The glorification of armed strength

10. Alliance
A formal agreement between two countries for mutual benefit

12. Triple Entente
The Allied Powers
Britain, France,   Russia, Serbia

13. Triple Alliance The Central Powers
  Germany, Italy, Ottoman Empire, Austria-Hungary,

14. The Major Players The Triple Entente (Allies) 1. France
Gave up 2 rich provinces to Germany when they lost the Franco-Prussian War in 1870
Fought with Germany over a claim of Morocco 1905
Fears Germany, so forms an alliance with Russia
The Triple Alliance (Central)
1.  Germany
Kaiser Wilhelm II wants to have a large, rich colonial empire, with more raw materials.
Forms an alliance with Austria-Hungary and Italy
Builds up a large army and navy to compete with Britain, France and Russia.

15. The Major Players 2. Russia Borders Germany, has a large army.
“Big Brother” to Serbia, believes “Slavic” countries should be united.
Wants a port in the Balkans on the Mediterranean Sea
2. Austria-Hungary
Slavic nationalism is threatening to break apart its empire; Slavic groups want to be independent.
Took over Bosnia,
wants to take over Serbia and control all Slavic people.  

16. The Major Players 3. Britain Has the largest empire (colonial states)
Has largest navy
In “arms race” (competition) with Germany to build the largest navy.
3. Italy
Has defensive alliance to help Germany and Austria-Hungary if they are attacked.
Actions are offensive so Italy stays neutral, but later joins the Allies.

17. The Major Players 4. Ottoman Empire
4. Serbia
Angry about Austria-Hungary take over of Bosnia (a Slavic country), because they wanted unification.
Bosnian Serb terrorist group, the Black Hand are ready to fight to unite all Slavic people.
4. Ottoman Empire
Fears Russian expansion so makes a secret alliance with Germany