1. Explain reasons for World War I and describe Georgia’s contributions.
Prelude To War
Explain reasons for World War I and describe Georgia’s contributions.

2. War involving nearly all the
The First World War
What was it?
War involving nearly all the
nations of the world
When was it?

3. There were four MAIN causes for the war…
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

4. Militarism: a strong military spirit or policy
European leaders glorified war
Sparked arms-race
Britain vs. Germany

5. Alliance: a formal agreement or treaty between two or more nations to cooperate for specific purposes.
Alliances formed out of fear and distrust
The Central Powers
Germany, Austria (Ottoman Empire)
The Allies
Britain, France, Russia, U.S., Italy
Consequence
Made people even more nervous and distrustful.

6. Imperialism: the practice of a country growing stronger by taking over another country for their resources. (colonization)
Germany was becoming a superpower
Britain felt threatened
France & Germany clashed over territories
France and Britain grew closer

7. Nationalism is having an intense pride in one’s country or culture.
Is there any danger in thinking this way?
Can you identify any negative aspects associated with nationalism?

8. The First World War: Why? Long term - 1. Alliance system
2. Competing empires
Stockpiling of weapons
Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria and his Wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg one hour before their deaths, June 28, 1914
Short term –
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand of the Austro -Hungarian Empire

9. Who? The First World War: Allied: Central Powers: Russia Germany
France
Great Britain
Italy
Japan
United States (1917)
Allied:
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Ottoman Empire
Bulgaria
Central Powers:

10. Why did it take so long for America to get involved in the war?
(1)Woodrow Wilson and America was isolationist:
 leaders who asserted that their nations' best interests were best served by keeping the affairs of other countries at a distance.
“Why should I get involved in someone else’s problems?”

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(2) Although the U.S. claimed neutrality, some Georgians helped in the war effort by:
Volunteered to fight for Britain and France
Served as aviators, soldiers, and ambulance drivers
Some flew with the Lafayette Escadrille

12. Eugene Jacques Bullard
Born: Columbus, Georgia
Dream: move to France
Journey: Hitchhiked from Georgia to Virginia, was a stowaway on a ship to Scotland. Then made his way from England to France.
Why did the Army Air Force reject his service?
He was black
Activism- became a decorated fighter pilot, flew over 20 combat missions against Germany, wounded several times.

13. What did it take to get the US involved?
Ads had been published warning American citizens that traveling on British or allied ships were doing so at their own risk.
Germany suspected Lusitania was transporting war ammunition
It was revealed that Lusitania was carrying 173 tons of war munitions
The passenger ship, Lusitania, was sunk by a German U-boat killing 1100 passengers and crew (including 128 Americans)
German Propaganda Justifying Lusitania sinking

14. What did it take to get the US involved?
Zimmerman Note
Great Britain intercepted a note from Germany to Mexico,
It promised Mexico would get Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona back in return for an alliance

15. What did it take to get the US involved?
Zimmerman Note plus the sinking of four unarmed American ships led to a declaration of war

16. Georgia’s Contributions to World War I
100,000 Georgians took part in war effort.
Georgia provided more military training camps than any other state:
Camp Benning: Opened in 1917 and located near Columbus to train infantry troops.
Fort McPherson: located outside of Atlanta
Camp Gordon: located outside of Augusta.
These military installations were a major factor in the state’s economy.
3,000 young Georgians died in an effort to “make the world safe for democracy.”

17. Georgia’s non-military contributes
Textile mills made fabric for military uniforms.
Railroads carried arms, ammunition, and soldiers to ports.
Farmers grew more food crops, tobacco, and livestock. (Victory Gardens)
Women volunteered for the Red Cross, to welcome soldiers, knit, and help sell bonds.

18. May 21st 1917
Fire broke out in the city of Atlanta burning more than 71 blocks destroying1,900 houses and 1,553 buildings.
6,000 – 10,000 people were left homeless.

19. The End of the War
The Great World War ended on November 11th, 1918 with the signing of an armistice (a cease fire).
Treaty of Versailles:
Signed on June 28, 1919 by Germany and Britain, France, Italy and Russia.
The United States did not sign because they did not agree with rigid restrictions put on Germany for being the aggressor of war.