1. Mrs. Thibeault

2. What you need… Everyday bring: A notebook Textbook Planner Pen / Pencil

3. YOU don’t know which direction to go? Use the 3 R ’ s in this classroom Be RESPECTFUL Be RESPONSIBLE Be RESOURCEFUL

4. CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS

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6. World War I began in 1914; what was going on in the world before then?

7. 3 Things to learn today: Who were the important players in 1900? Communication in 1900s. How did Industrialization changed the world in 1900s?

8. The GREAT Powers in Europe Great Britain Austria-Hungry France Germany Russia

9. Europe – Map in early 1900

10. SO What?…… This is Europe in 2009 – Any changes?

11. The GREAT Powers OUTSIDE of Europe China Japan United States of America

12. Meet … Austria-Hungry!  Cultural capital of Europe (Vienna)- The “IN’ & COOL place.  One of the biggest empires – used to be a world superpower. But…  By 1914, they began having a lot of problems  Behind in new technology.

13. MEET…France! Rich country (good farmland!) A POWERFUL country. Wants to build a bigger empire. One of the leading industrialized nations.

14. Then there was…Britain! An ‘older’ superpower because the industrialized first. Many colonies around the world. At the time had the LARGEST empire in the world! Took up ¼ of the world’s surface!! Had the most powerful navy in the world.

15. Here’s…Russia Largest country in Europe. Large population. More ‘backward’ and poor because of industrialization.

16. Lastly, Germany! New nation. Rising power because of new technology (steel manufacturing BIG). Hungry for more land and prestige.

17. What’s going on outside of Europe? Meet…China Very OLD empire. Used to be very powerful…BUT…by now considered ‘old fashioned.’ Fought and lost wars. Many problems – Exploited by foreigners had rebellions.

18. Meet…Japan! Ambitious, rising new power. Used technology learned from the West. Rapidly industrializing. Small and no natural resources.

19. And our favorite…The USA! Population boom (from Europe) Large workforce / Industrializing rapidly. Lots of natural resources Like to keep to themselves (isolationists)

20. Big changes in the world: Communication 1850  1900  Letter & ParcelBy Sea (Ship) $$$$$$$$$$$ By Sea $ TelegramOnly used in Europe and USA Used in many parts of the world TelephoneDoes not existUsed in USA, Europe, Canada, Australia & India

21. Big changes in the world: Travel & Contact 18501900 Railways35,000 km255,000 km Steamships (USA to Britain) 15 days5 days SO……  Now, people communicate faster & cheaper.  People travel from country to country quicker.  This leads to war starting faster.  War can reach more parts of the world.  Gives us the setting for World War I.

22. What was Industrialization? How did it change the world?

23. The Industrial Revolution SO…. More factories, technology = MORE and BETTER weapons! Fights become longer – wars become longer War can involve almost everybody (maybe the whole country!!!) A setting for World War I? Before I.R.After I.R. ServicesEverything was slowImproved technology, machines, factories, electricity, trains and steamships. GoodsSmall amount produced, expensive Mass production, cheaper  New need for raw materials and markets to sell goods to. PeopleLived on countryside & produced only what they needed Growth of cities, urbanization

24. Quick check: Name the important countries in Europe. Name the important countries outside of Europe. How had communication changed? How had travel changed? What was industrialization? How does this set the stage for World War I?

25. What is society like? Radical attitudes Judge people by skin color! Judged by the amount of # you have! European behavior is better! Chinese think they are the BEST! Mutual distrust (the other is the BARBARIAN?) Attitudes toward women Slow to change! More women working Not all women can vote

27. Progressive Era (1890s – 1920s) Teddy Roosevelt – Progressive President Economic, social and moral reforms (changes) Imposing income tax (16 th Amendment) Direct election of Senators (17 th Amendment) Outlaw Alcohol (18 Amendment) Regulated child labor laws Managed natural resources Women’s Suffrage (19 Amendment)