World War I 1914 - 1919 What you need to know: As we have progressed through industrialization, we have seen the emergence of advanced military technology. Starting with WWI, tanks, airplanes, submarines and chemical weapons are being used in abundance. WWI marks the start of deterioration for Europe. The progress of industrialization and colonization will come to an end. During and after the World Wars, many colonies of European nations will initiate movements for independence.

B. What factors contributed to the start of World War I? State Standard W.23 Evaluate primary source documents while analyzing the role of political and economic rivalries, ethnic and ideological conflicts, domestic discontent, disorder, propaganda, and nationalism in mobilizing the civilian population in leading to the outbreak of World War I. B. What factors contributed to the start of World War I? C. How did the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand spark the outbreak of war? D. Describe propaganda as it relates to World War I.

Pre-assessment 1. List 3 causes of World War I. 2. Define nationalism. 3. Define militarism/industrialism. 4. What is conscription? 5. Who were the Axis powers? 6. Who were the Allied powers? 7. Explain how socialism may have helped cause WWI. 8. Describe the event that immediately sparked WWI.

B. What factors contributed to the start of World War I? 1. Nationalism – as new states (ex: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) emerged in the late 1800’s, so did competition (ex: imperialism). War was now an acceptable way to preserve the power of a nation and even make it stronger. Ethnic groups (ex: slavs of Austria-Hungary and the Balkans) seeing the success of unification, desired to form nation states of their own.

B. What factors contributed to the start of World War I? 2. Militarism or Industrialization (specifically weapon manufacturing) and conscription – Iron, steel, and new chemicals led to the creation of new ships, submarines, airplanes, and new WMDs. Tension caused by new weapons, which led to militarism, or the aggressive preparation for war (“if” something did happen). Conscription – military draft to increase size of military. Most European militaries doubled in size between 1890 – 1914.

B. What factors contributed to the start of World War I? 3. Alliances (partnership between countries) With the manufacturing of new weapons came a need to prepare in case war did break out. Complex plans were put together to mobilize troops in Europe if needed. Alliances were formed. (Axis): Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (formed in 1882) (Allies): Great Britain, France and Russia (formed in 1907)

B. What factors contributed to the start of World War I? Bonus: cause of World War I: internal strife caused by socialism. Socialist movements led to an increasing number of labor strikes across Europe. Many European countries were fearful that unhappy citizens would revolt. One theory is that many European countries were aggressive in their decision to go to war to ease tensions within their borders (9/11).

C. How did the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand spark the outbreak of war? 3. On June 28, 1914, Archduke Francis Ferdinand (Austria-Hungary) and his wife were assassinated by 19 year old Bosnian Serb Gavrilo Princip. Slavs lived in Russia, Austria-Hungary, and the Balkans (Greece, Serbia, etc.). Serbia was a nuisance to Austria-Hungary due to their desire to obtain a independent nation state for all Slavs, which included those living in the above locations. Russia was the most powerful Slavic state, which took it upon itself to protect the smaller Slavic states in the Baltics.

C. How did the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand spark the outbreak of war? Although Austria was not sure that the Serbian government was involved, they didn’t care. They used it as an excuse to “put down” Serbia once and for all. Fearing that the Russians would intervene, the Austrians asked Germany for their full support, and received it. In return, the Russian mobilized on not just Austria, but Germany as well.

C. How did the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand spark the outbreak of war? Germany viewed this as an act of war and declared war on Russia, and since France was an ally and on the opposite side of Germany, Germany declared war on them as well. In fear that Germany and Austria-Hungary could potentially win the war and leave the British without allies and therefore vulnerable, the British declared war on Germany (officially for violating Belgian neutrality while invading France).

D. Describe propaganda as it relates to World War I Before the outbreak of the war, many political leaders felt that war was impractical because it caused too many political problems. However, governments got themselves in trouble by posting propaganda that argued their cause. This convinced citizens to further push for cause against “the other aggressors”. Many were so confident in their countries abilities, that they thought the war would be over in a couple of weeks.

British Propaganda

German Propaganda

Russian Propaganda “Everything for the war!

Daily Assignment 1. List 3 causes of World War I. 2. Define nationalism. 3. Define militarism/industrialism. 4. What is conscription? 5. Who were the Axis powers? 6. Who were the Allied powers? 7. Explain how socialism may have helped cause WWI. 8. Describe the event that immediately sparked WWI.