1. Introduction to the Great War (WWI) (Please open your textbook to page 817)

2. nationalism imperialism militarism ISMs as causes of war

3. Balkan Peninsula’s ethnic issues

4. Ethno-Linguistic Map of the Europe

5. Defensive alliance system

6. Cascading of nations to war

7. Reasons for Entering the War CountryAllied WithReasons for Entering the War Austria-HungaryGermanyWanted to punish Serbia for encouraging terrorism GermanyAustria-HungaryStood by its one dependable ally, Austria-Hungary SerbiaRussiaAttacked by Austria- Hungary after assassination of Archduke RussiaSerbia, France, BritainWanted to defend Slavic peoples in Serbia FranceRussia & BritainWanted to avoid facing Germany alone at a later date BelgiumNeutralInvaded by Germany BritainFrance & RussiaOutraged by invasion of Belgium

8. Schlieffen Plan (1905) Germany Russia France (failure led to 2-front war)

9. Christmas Truce (1914) Sinking of the Lusitania (1915)