Bellringer (3/9/15) 1.What were some of the main goals for countries that engaged in imperialism? 2.How could the policy of imperialism affect relations between nations?

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Today’s Class (3/9/15)  Outcome:  Be able to identify and explain the causes of World War I.  Agenda: 1.Bellringer 2.WWI Introduction 3.M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI 4.Road to War Timeline

World War I – At a Glance  Nicknames:  “The Great War”“The War to end all wars”  Largest conflict the world had then seen  Lasted ~4 years  Extremely deadly  16 million deaths, 20 million wounded  Called the first “modern war” because of technology used.  First major conflict after Second Industrial Revolution 

Why do we call it a world war? Map of the World showing the Participants in World War I: Green - Allies (some entered/dropped out at various points throughout war) Yellow - Central Powers Grey - Neutral Countries

The Road to World War I M.A.I.N. causes that led to War Section 16.1

Causes of World War I M ilitarism A lliances I mperialism N ationalism war.html#lesson

Militarism  The practice of imperialism led to many countries increasing their militaries by conscription (draft).  By 1914, all European powers had a military draft except for Britain.  Each country wanted a stronger army than their potential enemy – created an arms race.  Countries followed the policy of militarism – building up military to use as a tool of diplomacy.  Britain & Germany began a naval arms race that would involve most major nations around the world.

Alliances  European countries formed alliances to protect themselves.  By 1907 there were two major defense alliances:  Triple Entente (Allies): France, Britain, Russia  Triple Alliance (Central Powers): Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Italy  This system prevented conflict because nations were reluctant to disturb the balance of power.

World War I Map

World War I- Central Powers & Neutral

World War I- Allied Powers

Imperialism  European nations had been building empires across the globe – Africa, Asia  As empires grew, countries began competing with one another for the largest empire.  This created conflict among the major European powers.

Nationalism  Nationalism = a devotion to the interests & culture of one’s nation.  This feeling led to competition among countries over who was the “greatest” country.  Various European ethnic groups wanted their independence from larger nations they were controlled by.  Ex. Serbs living in Austria-Hungary  Today - Ethnic Russians living in Crimea (part of Ukraine) wanting to be independent.

Nationalism & Anti-Imperialism in Venezuela “Keep the Imperialist out”

The Outbreak of War; Summer 2014  Serbia, supported by Russia, was determined to create an independent Slavic state  Austria-Hungary was determined to make sure that didn’t happen

Military Alliances in 1914

The Spark…  Ethnic rivalries and conflicting interests of Europe’s major powers made the Balkans Peninsula known as the “powder keg of Europe.”  June – Heir to the throne, Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand, visits Sarajevo – capital of Bosnia province.  A Serbian nationalist Gavrilo Princip, shot and killed both the Archduke and his wife Sophie.  Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and the alliance system pulled in most of Europe. World War I had begun…

The Black Hand  Gavrilo Princep was a member.  Serbian Nationalist Group  Goal is a free Serbian nation.  Resented Austria’s annexation of Bosnia rather than granting Serbians their independence.

Austria-Hungary Responds  Sought to “render Serbia innocuous once and for all by a display of force”  Wanted to attack, but were worried about Russia  Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany offered them a “Blank Check” and that they would support them in any way possible if there was war with Russia  Declared war

Russia Mobilizes  Czar Nicholas II ordered mobilization of the Russian Army against Austria-Hungary and Germany  Mobilization- process of assembling the troops and supplies and making them ready for war (considered an act of war)

Schlieffen Plan  Germany declares war on Russia  Developed by German General Alfred von Schlieffen.  The plan said first, Germany would invade France through neutral Belgium and quickly capture Paris.  After capturing Paris, Germany would then invade Russia to east.

Results  Great Britain declared war on Germany for violating Belgium’s neutrality  August 4, France, Britain, Russia, Austria-Hungary and Germany are at war

Events Leading up to WWI Using pages , write in the significant event for each date 1 – June July 23 3 – July 28 4 – July 29 5 – August 1 6 – August 3 7 – August 4