Warm-up #2 Based on what we read and listened to yesterday, how is the “idea” of war different from what “actually” happens?
News and Notes 1st Semester Grades Semester 1 Books Keep Pink Religions Book You may do what you want with the rest Unless you are working to fix a 1st Semester Grade Unit 4 Test: World War I Thursday, Feb. 14th – Period 6 Friday, Feb. 15th - Periods 1, 2, 3 and 7
World War 1 Notes Workbook pg. 7
Essential Question: What conditions/events led to the beginning of World War I?
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
“MAIN” Causes of WW1 Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
(1) Militarism A state of extreme, aggressive military preparedness A nationalistic glorification of the military Often results in an arms race between nations. Safety in Strength
Militarism Statistics Germany was competing with Russia and France to expand their armies. 1880 1914 Germany 1.3m 5.0m France 0.73m 4.0m Russia 0.40m 1.2m
(2) Alliances A close association of nations acting together for a common objective In war, this leads to a “domino effect”.
(3) Imperialism The policy of forming an empire, by establishing colonies and/or dominating the affairs of weaker nations. The desire to be the biggest and best.
European Conquest of Africa
(4) Nationalism Extreme pride for your country. Can lead to militarism and imperialism
“Main” The letter ______ stands for _____ and it helps lead to war because _____.
Europe divided into two solid alliances Allied Powers Central Powers Britain France Russia Serbia Germany Austria-Hungary
The “Spark” that begins the war 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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIK9Lkf02TE
Germany invades France to try to knock them out quickly. Trenches are dug Western Front established
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
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