Do now: Take a map activity from the front bin Friday, January 31 st
What do you know about WWI? Write everything you know about WWI in your notebook you have one minute.
M.A.I.N. causes of WWI Militarism Alliance system Imperialism Nationalism
Definition- a devotion to one’s nation. This helps unify the people of a country However, it will also create competition between countries Especially between Germany, Austria- Hungary, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, and France
What is it exactly they are competing for? EVERYTHING Land Materials Trade The country with the most is the greatest
Imperialism This nationalist pride is going to lead to imperialism. Definition- a policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries politically, economically, and socially. Hence, the scramble for Africa! Remember, the more countries you take over the greater nation you are!
Alliance System Since all these big and powerful countries are taking over the smaller countries need to find a way to protect themselves from being taken over. In order to protect themselves the smaller countries are going to make alliances with stronger countries. Definition: an agreement between two or more countries to give each other help if it’s needed.
Militarism Also because of imperialism nations are going to increase military spending. This will lead to militarism Definition- development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy All these major powers are going to build up their military because if their military is weaker than the others that means they can be taken over.
Wednesday, February 5 th Do now: Give an example of an alliance system from your daily life experiences.
By 1890, the strongest nation on the European continent was Germany, which had set up an army reserve system that drafted and trained young men
Britain was initially alarmed by Germany’s military expansion As an island, British always relied on naval power (strongest in the world)
British & German shipyards compete to build the largest battleships and destroyers France, Italy, Japan, & U.S. join naval arms race
Let’s talk about those lands they were fighting over…
The Powder Keg
The “Powder Keg” The Balkan Peninsula: World Powers fighting over land for years Russia wanted warm water route Germany wanted rail link Austria-Hungary wanted to expand France and Great Britain wanted Ottoman Empire to remain
Sparking the war The archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated
News Broadcast activity You are your team are a newscast that just received breaking news of the assassination of the Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand. Your team needs to create a 2-3 min news segment about the event. Include the following: Who What Where When Why Prediction*Everyone must present*
Grading Information total of 60 points Presentation total of 20 points Class participation total of 20 points
Events of Leading to War June 28 Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated July 28 Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia
July 30 Russia mobilizes; France sends troops close to German border July 31 Germany sends the “Blank Check” to Austria-Hungary
August 1 France & Germany fully mobilize; Germany declares war on Russia August 3 France and Germany declare war on each other
August 4 Germany invades Belgium; Great Britain and Belgium declare war on Germany August 6 Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia
Domino Effect Review: Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia Serbia’s big brother (Russia) joins the fight Germany declares war on France Germany attacks through Belgium Great Britain declares war on Germany