Warm-up #2 Without any personal details, what are the root causes of most high school fights?
World War 1 Notes Essential Question: What events lead to the beginning of World War 1?
Before the War Years of peace War existed between armies and kings only Free travel from one country to another Similar customs and religion Only a few (elite) participate in government Great Britain, France, and Germany dominate the world Control 80% of all land Very industrialized – control half of the industrial might
Tensions rising Nationalism grows Nationalism: devotion to the interests of one’s own country or culture. Tensions and suspicions between countries Cultures without their own land or the land they wanted move to claim land Especially Eastern EUR Agreement made that the borders in EUR were fixed No invasion or shifting allowed
Industrialization leads to military might Germany especially France and Britain get scared Informal agreement made to team up if one of the powers attacked another No formal peace keeping organization Alliance: a formal agreement between two or more nations to promote a common interest
Europe divided into two solid alliances Allied Powers Central Powers Britain France Russia Serbia Germany Austria-Hungary
Militarism The build up and preparation of one’s military for the purpose of defense or aggressive action.
The War Begins June 28, 1914: Archduke of Austria, Franz Ferdinand, assassinated by a Serbian nationalist. Austria demands Serbia make up for the crime and prepares military to enforce demands. Germany prepares to support Austria Russia prepares to support Serbia, France & Britain ready to support Russia
Horrible Histories: WWI Alliances
Germany invades France to try to knock them out quickly. Trenches are dug Western Front established https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJvL1dI1Eyc
Colonies of European Countries join sides as well Allied Powers Central Powers Britain France Russia Serbia Japan China Italy United States Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Turks
By the end of the war: Over 30 countries 1.4 Billion people involved
Interacting with your notes 1. Circle Key Terms 2. Highlight Main Ideas 3. Ask Questions
Crash Course: How WWI Started
History Channel: WWI Alliances http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/world-war-i-alliances History Channel: Nationalism http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos/nationalism-and-wwi