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WORLD WAR I (1914-1918)
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Britain threatened by Germany’s industrial success Germany felt disrespected by rest of Europe France had old grudge against Germany Russia felt they had to prove themselves to Europe Germany builds huge military so other European nations do too= competition GROWING RIVALRIES
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4 Main Factors led to WWI in Europe: Militarism Alliance System Imperialism Nationalism THE M.A.I.N CAUSES OF WWI
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Militarism – policy of building up, glorifying military; belief that only way to guarantee peace is to prepare for war Arms race: Countries wanted to prove they had the best military; competition for best weapons Reliance on military strength and building up military size MILITARISM Here comes the BOOM!
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Alliance System – promises between nations to support each other in case of war Meant that if two nations fought, all of Europe would get involved Mutual defense treaties placed European countries into 2 main groups: Triple Alliance Triple Entente ALLIANCES
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Triple Alliance Germany Austria-Hungary Italy Triple Entente Great Britain France Russia MILITARY ALLIANCES
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Imperialism – policy of taking over places and making them into colonies Colonies were exploited for raw materials & to aid in industrialization France & Britain colonized most of the world Germany tried gain colonies, which threatened France & Britain Territorial rivalries: France wanted Alsace Lorraine from Germany Russia wanted ice-free harbors IMPERIALISM
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Nationalism: cultural identity based on common language, religion, and national symbols Germany proud of economic & military strength Russia= “Pan- Slavism” Russia+Serbia French wanted Alsace- Lorraine back Austria-Hungary feared rebellions NATIONALISM
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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was visiting Bosnia He was the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary This was an area Serbia wanted to join 1914, he was assassinated by a Serbian Nationalist THE SPARK: ASSASSINATION LEADS TO WAR!!!
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Ottoman Empire (Turkey) disbanded & independent nations supported by Russia Alliance system pulled nations into conflict one by one If a nation had sworn to protect another, it had to declare war on that nations enemies CHAIN REACTION
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Ferdinand assassinated Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia Russia mobilized for war Germany declared war on Russia & France (ally) Great Britain aided France & declared war on Germany Germany thinks France will help Russia, so they launch the Schlieffen Plan SPECIFIC CAUSE
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STRATEGY & TECHNOLOGY
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German plan to quickly defeat France, then focus on Russia Plan= to take neutral Belgium before Great Britain could mobilize Russian Army mobilizes quicker than expected German retreat Plan fails, leads to stalemate & trench warfare on Western Front SCHLIEFFEN PLAN FAIL!
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Kind of combat on the Western Front Huge number of deaths, very little movement Defense was best strategy Conditions in trenches were terrible Trenches were wet, muddy, cold, and damp, with disease, lice, trench foot, and rats, as well as shell shock TRENCH WARFARE
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TRENCH PARTS http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/interactive/a nimations/wwone_movies/index_embed.sht ml
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Modern weapons=High casualties Germans then Allies used poison gas, tanks, airplanes, & modern submarines Germany used zeppelins & airplanes w/ machine guns “Flying Aces” pilots= dog fights in the sky German used U-boat submarines to damage trade & shipping WEAPONS & TECHNOLOGY
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NEW WEAPONS PLAYED A BIG ROLE IN WAR
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Germany mobilized 13 million soldiers Russia 12 million Britain 9 million France 8.5 million Austria 8 million 1 in 4 soldiers were killed, even more wounded, lost limbs, vision, mental health, etc… THE GREAT WAR
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British navy blockaded Germany In response, Germany practiced unrestricted submarine warfare This angered many Americans, especially after Germans sank the Lusitania which killed some Americans US ENTRY
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To keep the US from entering, Germany tried to get Mexico to attack the US This was called the Zimmerman Telegram The US intercepted it, declares war on Germany Both sides used propaganda to control public opinion US ENTRY
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Women stepped in to fill the jobs previously held by me who were now off at war Many women served in military as nurses Women’s strength during war time helped them to achieve voting rights after WWI ROLE OF WOMEN
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After US entry (1917), Germany & Austria- Hungary are quickly defeated President Wilson issues Fourteen Points, his terms for resolving WWI & future wars Armistice= cease-fire issued & signed agree to stop fighting Treaty of Versailles ends WWI War ends on Nov. 11 1918 The Treaty says that Germany: Must disarm its military Must give up land Must pay back money to winning countries END OF THE WAR
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