1. The First World War An Overview

2. World War 1 Begins August 1914 Ends November 1918 One of the most destructive and violent wars in European History

3. Human Cost 10 million killed 20 million wounded

4. Total War Countries mobilized entire populations Economic forces concentrated on war effort

5. “Home Front” Civilians populations directly and critically involved in the war

6. Causes of the First World War Nationalism Imperialism Militarism Alliances

7. Nationalism Pride in one’s country can be taken to extremes French anger over 1870 war Austria-Hungary Serbia

8. Imperialism Colonies Trade European nations were in conflict over their overseas possessions and trade competition

9. Militarism Buildup of Massive Armies Leaders wanted to prevent war by being able to defend themselves from hostile invasion Large standing armies all over Europe

10. Alliances Nations sought to increase their strength by making allies in case of war Alliances arouse suspicion and fear A war between two would quickly involve others

11. A Clash Between Coalitions Allied Powers Central Powers

12. Alliances Triple Entente Triple Alliance

13. Triple Entente Britain France Russia

14. Triple Alliance Germany Austria-Hungary Italy

15. Allied Powers Britain and other UK countries including Canada France Belgium Serbia Montenegro Russian Empire Japan and US join later

16. Central Powers Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria join later