CHAPTER 19 WORLD WAR I Section 1 The Road to War

“The Great War” Began in Europe in 1914 Lasted until 1918 3. U.S. entered the war in 1917

4 Main Causes of WW I 1. Militarism a. Countries strive to gain more weapons b. Diplomacy no longer an option in Europe c. Preparing for war - protecting their interests

2. Alliances a. Groups of nations organized together b 2. Alliances a. Groups of nations organized together b. Maintain “balance of power” c. Bolster each nations national security d. Bound great powers to come to each others aid

3. Imperialism a. Desire for more land, wealth, and colonies b 3. Imperialism a. Desire for more land, wealth, and colonies b. Surge led to sharp rivalries in Europe

4. Nationalism a. Feeling of deep loyalty or love of country b 4. Nationalism a. Feeling of deep loyalty or love of country b. Competition developing in stronger nations c. National unrest in countries with diverse populations d. Minorities wanted their independence Ex. Bosnia did not want to be a colony of Austria-Hungary

Spark – that started WW I Archduke Ferdinand and wife visit Sarajevo, capital of Bosnia Bosnia province that A/H had taken over in 1908 Ferdinand next in line to be ruler in A/H 19 yr. old Bosnian nationalist assassinates Ferdinand and his wife 5. A/H believes Serbian Govt. is behind the assassinations

War Begins July 28th, 1914 A/H (backed by Germany) declares war on Serbia Russia (protector of Serbia) declares war on Germany France enters war as a supporter of Russia Germany declares war on Russia and two days later declares war on France

Germany invades Belgium Great Britain (protector of Belgium) declares war on Germany 7. U.S. through all this remains - neutral

HW – Completion of Section 1 Key Terms (bold black in section) Outline the following sections: a. Stalemate b. Modern Warfare c. American Response d. American Neutrality e. Preparedness Movement f. Peace Movement