1. Background Questions The world was theirs's for the taking…. 1914-1918
About 1/10 (3,000,000/30,000,000)
With even power, it would be hard for either side to win.
Yes. The assassination of Austria-Hungary’s Archduke Ferdinand occurred between countries in the Balkan region and was the “trigger” that prompted Europe to explode into war.
Alliances that Serbia and Austria-Hungary had with other countries pulled them into war.

2. Key Terms
Balance of Power – when power between countries is even – weapons, army, navy, soldiers, wealth
Entente – an agreement between 2 or more governments
Balkans – about 10 countries located on the Balkan Peninsula
Nationalism – love of your country
Ethnic - relating to a person’s culture including religion, traditions, way of life
Spark – a trigger event

3. European Alliances, 1914

4. European Alliances
2.Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Triple Entente- Russia, France, England
3. Yes, Russia was on Germany’s Eastern Border and France was on their Western border.
4. Germany and Austria-Hungary
5. Alli Ances?

5. The Dual Alliance Austria-Hungary and Germany 1879
ARTICLE 1. Should, contrary to their hope, and against the loyal desire of the two High Contracting Parties, one of the two Empires be attacked by Russia the High Contracting Parties are bound to come to the assistance one of the other with the whole war strength of their Empires, and accordingly only to conclude peace together and upon mutual agreement. ARTICLE 2. Should one of the High Contracting Parties be attacked by another Power, the other High Contracting Party binds itself hereby, not only not to support the aggressor against its high Ally, but to observe at least a benevolent neutral attitude towards its fellow Contracting Party.

6. The Dual Alliance Austria-Hungary and Germany 1879
1. What were Germany and Austria-Hungary most worried about? Being attacked by Russia 2. What were Germany and Austria Hungary “bound” to do for one another? To come to the assistance of one another

8. Growth in Armaments
Germany and Austria Hungary 1890: 42 million 1914: 150 Million GB, France and Russia (combined) 1890: 100 Million 1914: 225 million GB spent the greatest percentage on Navy; an Island nation depends on the Navy more than others for protection Could many armies/navies encourage nations to be more aggressive? In 24 years, Germany went from 42million to 150 million (nearly 4x what they were) GB, France and Russia (combined) 100million to 225 ( 2x increase)

10. Document D December 11, 1899
Hammer vs. Anvil Chancellor von Bulow suggests that if Germany does not grow strong(army and fleet) it will become the anvil…..and not the hammer… France, Russia and England France, England and Russia are growing and gaining new colonies, resources and wealth…they are expanding. They could want our(Germany’s) lands next! Militarism? Growing armies to keep safe or expand our nations…. Alliances? We need them due to the growth of the other European Nations…

12. Document E The British Octopus
German….1917 Freheit de Meere: Freedom of the Seas England Der Blutsauger der Welt: England the Bloodsucker of the World German Cartoonist suggests that England is draining(sucking) the resources from Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas……what will be left for us? They will never stop… British are on all Seas and oceans….Look back to Document C……how do German and England compare in terms of spending on Navy? Imperialism?.....British are everywhere….. Alliances? We need protection from them…. Militarism? Do we need to build more ships?......

13. Document F Sizes of Colonial Empires 1913
Britain: 12,740,000 sq miles Population 400,000,000 Combined Triple Entente: 17,180,000 sq miles Austria-Hungary and Germany (combined) 1,139,000 sq miles Many colonies help a country to find and use more natural resources. The colonies also provide a new market for goods produced in the mother country as well as a new(larger) population to pay taxes. Imperialism? Countries are gobbling up land and resources….they will soon gobble us up…..they are getting richer….building more(including larger armies and navies)….look at how big the British Empires is….will they take us over next? Alliances?.....Do we need alliances to pool our resources for protection? Militarism? Do we need more soldiers/ships to protect ourselves?