Industrial Revolution & World War I Unit Causes of World War I Industrial Revolution & World War I Unit

Essential Question How did M.A.I.N. contribute to the growing tensions between European nations and eventually the outbreak of World War I?

Key Vocabulary Militarism- Glorification of a country’s military strength. Nationalism- Extreme pride and for one’s country and feeling of superiority towards other country. Alliance- An agreement made between nations to aid each other if attacked. Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand- The heir to the throne of the Austrian Hungarian Empire. His assassination sparked events leading to WWI.

Warm Up What is an alliance? Do you think an alliance is important to win a game, conflict, or even war? Why or why not?

The M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI Militarism The glorification of the Military Military power is seen as a symbol of national prestige Glorification of war Arms race among the great powers Influential military leaders

Alliances Agreements among nations to aid each other if attacked Russian agreement with the smaller Slavic nations Emergence of the Allies Emergence of the Central Powers

Imperialism The political and economic dominance of a stronger country over a weaker one Fierce competition between European countries to claim foreign land British and French concern over German territorial growth

Nationalism Extreme pride in one’s own country and a feeling of superiority towards other countries French revenge against Germany and return of Alsace-Lorraine Serbian desire to create a Slav state German pride in Industrial power and military growth

Assessment Prompt 1 What is the significance of M.A.I.N?

The Five Great Powers Germany Austria-Hungry Great Britain Russia Kaiser Wilhelm Austria-Hungry Franz Joseph Great Britain David Lloyd Carr Russia Czar Nicholas II France George Clemenceau https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpuOa6u6HX0&list=PL4TkpBgcLLMrx2_ zADw0KkPaVE2s2KLk3

Chain Reaction to WWI The Balkans “The Powder Keg of Europe” June 28, 1914: Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand is killed by Gavrilo Princip in Sarajevo, Serbia Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of the Austrian Hungarian Empire Princip was a member of the Black Hand, a Serbian Nationalist group that wanted Serbia to become independent from the Austrio- Hungarian Empire.

Austria-Hungry blames Serbia for the murders of the Archduke and his wife and issues Serbia an ultimatum. Serbia must end all anti Austrian agitation and punish any Serbian officials involved in the plot They wanted to crush Serbian Nationalism

Serbia refuses to comply with all of the demands. Austria-Hungry declares war on Serbia on July 28, 1914 This is where the alliance system kicks in

Russia, a Slavic nation and friend of Serbia, mobilized its forces in preparation for war Russia supported the Slavic people and feared Austria-Hungry wanted to rule the Slavic people Germany, an ally of Austria declares war on Russia (Aug 1)

Germany declares war on France, an ally of Russia Felt like they must stand behind their ally, Austria-Hungry

Germany invades Belgium on August 3, 1914 so that German forces could enter France more easily Schlieffen Plan To prevent a 2 front war the Germans would first attack France and defeat them quickly and then go and attack Russia. It does not work because Germany gets into a stalemate with the French. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= AoEHd1RNlI4&list=PLeiESi5PTC54TPfrRy wtppkVCuaHnhPAq&index=5

August 4, 1914 England declares war on Germany Britain felt a duty to protect neutral Belgium Feared power of Germany World War I Begins!

Assessment Prompt 2 Why is the alliance system so important to the beginning of World War I?

Cause & Effect Graphic Organizer WHAT ARE THE MAJOR CAUSES AND SPARK THAT IGNITED WWI? Think M A I N

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Activity Complete the World War I Map packet.

Journal Answer the EQ: How did M.A.I.N. contribute to the growing tensions between European nations and eventually the outbreak of World War I? Consider the following: Discuss how the 4 MAIN causes contributed to the outbreak of WWI. What was the spark that ignited WWI? Who was Gavrilo Princip and the “Black Hand”? What was the “Schlieffen Plan”?