1. With a neighbor, discuss what you know about WWI. List at least 5 of the things you discussed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. WORK WITH A PARTNER

3. Conflict in Europe  Rivalry among the Great Powers Great Britain France Germany Italy Austria-Hungary Russia

4. Background Causes 1. Imperialism: Control of another country 2. Nationalism :Patriotic feeling 3. Militarism: glorification and reliance on military strength. 4. Alliances: agreement between two or more nations to cooperate for common purposes

5. Nationalism Sweeps the World  During the 19 th century, nationalism swept the world. Provide two examples of nationalism that occurred during the Imperialism era. ○ 1. ○ 2.  Main form of the 19 th century 1. Advocating independence from alien rule 2. Unite divided groups

6. 1.What are some positive aspects of nationalism? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2.What are some negative aspects of nationalism? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ WORK WITH A PARTNER

7. A United Germany  Germany was a loose confederation of states.  German Unification established by Otto von Bismarck.  Bismarck appointed chancellor of the German Empire.

8. Bismarck Shapes Europe  Germany rose in military and industrial power  Germany’s imperialist desires grew All of this alarmed the other European nations  Bismarck wanted to prevent war to protect the new German nation. Goal: Isolate France because they were seen as the biggest threat to peace. He will begin the alliance system

9. 1.What are some positive aspects of forming an alliance? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2.What are some negative aspects of forming an alliance? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ WORK WITH A PARTNER

10. Alliances of Europe  1879 Dual Alliance: Germany & Austria-Hungary.  1887 Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.  Also a friendly treaty with Russia  As a result France is now isolated

11. 1.What are some positive aspects of militarism? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ 2.What are some negative aspects of militarism? _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ WORK WITH A PARTNER

12. Kaiser Wilhelm II  1888 Wilhelm II became Kaiser Forced Bismarck to resign Wanted to show the world how strong Germany had become ○ Practiced militarism  arms race in Europe ○ Jealous of G.B’s colonial empire  he starts building up Germany’s navy

13. French & Russian Alliance  Wilhelm II makes a mistake: lets the treaty with Russia lapse  1894 France & Russia form an alliance They would help each other if attacked. Creates the possibility of Germany having a two-front war ○ Fighting on both sides of Germany

14. Great Britain Worries  G.B. worries about Germany’s power  they will look for allies 1904- Entente with France 1907 Entente with France & Russia ○ Triple Entente: G. B., France, Russia

15. Rival Alliances  1907  two rival sides in Europe Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy Triple Entente: G. B., France, Russia