World War 1 Nationalism Imperialism Militarism Belief that your country is #1 (Olympics) Imperialism Need colonies for raw materials. Militarism Build up of a strong army & navy.
World War 1 Militarism Alliances Build up of a strong army & navy. An agreement to protect each other. Central Powers Allies Austria-Hungary Germany Turkey Bulgaria Serbia Russia France Great Britain
1914 the US is Neutral Which side is the USA taking? In 1789, Washington told the Americans “Do not become involved in European affairs”. 1914 the US is Neutral
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Balkan Crisis - 1914 June 28 Archduke Ferdinand of A-H is assassinated in Serbia.
Balkan Crisis - 1914 June 28 July 28 Archduke Ferdinand of A-H is assassinated. July 28 A-H declares war on Serbia
Balkan Crisis - 1914 June 28 July 28 July 31 Archduke Ferdinand of A-H is assassinated. July 28 A-H declares war on Serbia July 31 Russia mobilizes for war.
Balkan Crisis - 1914 June 28 July 28 July 31 Aug. 1 Archduke Ferdinand of A-H is assassinated. July 28 A-H declares war on Serbia July 31 Russia mobilizes for war. Aug. 1 Germany declares war on Russia.
Balkan Crisis - 1914 June 28 July 28 July 31 Aug. 1 Aug. 3 Archduke Ferdinand of A-H is assassinated. July 28 A-H declares war on Serbia July 31 Russia mobilizes for war. Aug. 1 Germany declares war on Russia. Aug. 3 Germany declares war on France
Balkan Crisis - 1914 July 31 Aug. 1 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Russia mobilizes for war. Aug. 1 Germany declares war on Russia. Aug. 3 Germany declares war on France Aug. 4 Great Britain declares war on Germany
Balkan Crisis - 1914 July 31 Aug. 1 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 6 Russia mobilizes for war. Aug. 1 Germany declares war on Russia. Aug. 3 Germany declares war on France Aug. 4 Great Britain declares war on Germany Aug. 6 Bulgaria & Turkey declare war on Serbia
Balkan Crisis - 1914 July 31 Aug. 1 Aug. 3 Aug. 4 Aug. 6 Aug. 12 Russia mobilizes for war. Aug. 1 Germany declares war on Russia. Aug. 3 Germany declares war on France Aug. 4 Great Britain declares war on Germany Aug. 6 Bulgaria & Turkey declare war on Serbia Aug. 12 France & Britain declare war on A-H