The First World War b) Causes of War

b) Causes of War Between 1815-1914, Europe had known 100 years of peace and war seemed impossible However, there was a strong rivalry between the countries: nationalism, colonialism, militarism and military alliances all threatened peace

b) Causes of War The indirect causes of the war: Are divided into four main sections: In simple words, colonialism can be thought to be a practice and imperialism as the idea driving the practice.

b) Causes of War The system of alliances: ___________________________________________________________________________ A declaration of war against a nation amounted to a ___________________________________________________________________________

b) Causes of War 2. Militarism: ______________________________________ Germany had the most powerful army but the British fleet reigned Example: 1908, Germany increased its fleet, Britain responds and builds four battleships (Dreadnoughts) more Race to show that a nation has the biggest army, and so is the most dangerous…

b) Causes of War 3. Imperialism: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ When Germany seeks to turn towards the Balkans and the Middle East, Great Britain and Russia feel threatened To build an empire.

b) Causes of War 4. Nationalism: ______________________________________________________________________________ Countries still trying to have the biggest army, the largest fleet and finally the largest territory ... Think of a kamikaze, dying for your country!

b) Causes of War The DIRECT cause of the First World War: __________________________________________

b) Causes of War The assassination of Franz Ferdinand _______________, in Sarajevo, Bosnia, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip (from Serbia) The survey shows that Serbia allowed this to happen Supported by Germany, Austria-Hungary sees an opportunity to settle accounts with Serbia ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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b) Causes of War Triple Alliance: Triple Entente: _________________________________________ Triple Entente: ________________________________________

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Statements after the assassination: b) Causes of War Statements after the assassination: July 28, 1914: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ July 30, 1914: ________________________________________________ August 1, 1914:

b) Causes of War August 3, 1914: ____________________________________________________________________________________________ August 4, 1914: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

b) Causes of War Chain reactions : _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Russia is the protector of the Slavs : July 30, Russia mobilized its army But it is too late and unsuccessful  Russia had considered itself the leader of the Slavic world (Pan-Slavism) and viewed the invasion as another step towards annexing Serbia and Montenegro

b) Causes of War Chain reactions : Germany reacts quickly : Ultimatum to Belgium, which requires the passage of German troops in Belgium on July 26 before the declaration of war on Serbia by Austria-Hungary

b) Causes of War Chain reactions : Germany reacts quickly : Mobilization on July 31 and declared war on Russia on August 1 Schlieffen Plan (avoid a war on two fronts). Refusal of the Belgians to the ultimatum when Germany declared war on August 2

b) Causes of War Chain reactions : __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

b) Causes of War Chain reactions : 5. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________