2.  The glorification of the military  The “Arms Race” during peace  Military leaders Ability of one leader/country to create war

3. ArmyNavy Reserve New Technologies Defense Industry Factories/Resources

4. What would this mean? What would they be acquiring? Totals are measured in millions of pounds for the following nations: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Britain, France and Russia.

5.  The Central Powers Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire  The Allies France Great Britain Russia

7.  Explain the logistics of an alliances system and why each group created them…  What are the consequences to the alliance system?  What alliance systems exist today/through history?  What ones are we a part of today?

9. Tell me what you know  Modern industry requires resources…  Resources acquired abroad…  Acquire territories for $, power, resources…  Competition amongst European powers… Germany challenges GB industrial and naval might  Leads to massive military build up, distrust, and minor conflicts abroad France and Germany almost break out in war in 1905

11. AKA…I’m better than you

12.  Pan-Slavism Idea that unites Eastern Europe (Russia) and Balkans  The Balkans Composed of Greece, Bosnia, Serbia  Disputed territories of Alsace and Lorraine

14. Europe on the eve of war Germany declares war on France and war starts

16. 1. A-H controlled Bosnia (Slavic country) 2. Serbia wanted to unite all Slavs (i.e. Bosnia) 3. Franz Ferdinand (A-H) Assassinated by Serbs 4. A-H issues ultimatum to Serbia 5. Serbia seeks Russian support (Slavic country) 6. A-H turns to Germany and gives A-H a “blank check” 7. Russia mobilizes 8. War… Click Me!

17. Europe on the eve of WWI