Unit 7 – Imperialism through World War I Lesson # 3 – Causes of World War I

Agenda MAIN CAUSES MAIN CAUSES Powder Keg Powder Keg Trench Warfare Trench Warfare

Wednesday, April 30 Page 52 Bell ringer: How do you feel about your country? Do you feel a connection to your Country? Objective: Explain how militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism led to global conflict. Attach: Trench Warfare (1 st period only) Page 53 Attach Documents #1-4 Page 54 Title: Notes about the Causes

THERE WERE FOUR M.A.I.N. CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I…

MAIN CAUSES You will have 5 minutes to examine each document. You will have 5 minutes to examine each document. If you finish early, do not move on. Wait patiently for your classmates to finish or work on your study guide. If you finish early, do not move on. Wait patiently for your classmates to finish or work on your study guide.

Causes of World War I Militarism Many European countries built up their military forces to protect their over seas colonies. The growing power of Europe’s armed forces left all sides anxious and ready to act at the first sign of trouble.

Causes of World War I Alliances Seeking to protect themselves from opposing armed forces, the nations of Europe formed a series of alliances, or partnerships Seeking to protect themselves from opposing armed forces, the nations of Europe formed a series of alliances, or partnerships

Causes of World War I Nationalism Nationalism is a strong alliance to ones nation or ethnic group. Nationalism is a strong alliance to ones nation or ethnic group.

Causes of World War I Imperialism Need for goods that could not be produced in Europe without raw materials from elsewhere Countries go to Africa & Asia

POWDER KEG

Causes of World War I Assignment: Assignment: Read pp Read pp Make a chart of the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. 1. Make a chart of the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. 2. How did nationalism lead to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand? 2. How did nationalism lead to the assassination of Franz Ferdinand? 3. What is trench warfare? Why is it so horrible? 3. What is trench warfare? Why is it so horrible?

The Triple Alliance COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER THE TRIPLE ENTENTE Use page 780 in the textbook to identify who was a member of each alliance.

Alliances of World War I

SO WHAT DID THE FIGHTING LOOK LIKE…

Schlieffen Plan – Goal Avoid war with France and Russia at the same time Avoid war with France and Russia at the same time –France puts up a big fight Germany ends up fighting France and Russia on both fronts Germany ends up fighting France and Russia on both fronts –France: Western Front –Russia: Eastern Front –Use of trench warfare

Schlieffen Plan

TRENCH WARFARE

The Trenches: Symbol of a Stalemate 3 – Reasons why trench life was difficult 3 – Reasons why trench life was difficult 2 – Reasons why trench warfare did not succeed 2 – Reasons why trench warfare did not succeed 1 – Effect of trench warfare 1 – Effect of trench warfare

Trench Warfare – The Facts  Rum!  20,000 men received 300 gallons.  Iron Rations  Emergency food (biscuits, and a tin of tea and sugar)  1 rat = 880 offspring (in the trenches!)  3,894 men were guilty of self-inflicted wounds

Trench Warfare – The Facts  Trench foot  20,000 soldiers  1/3 of casualties on Western Front  Lice removed with lit candles  Impure water = dysentery

Trench Warfare

New weaponry had to be invented –Poison gas –Rapid-fire machine guns –High-explosive shells

New Weapons Tanks Tanks –Armored vehicles Aircraft Aircraft –Multiple uses Then Now

Strategic Advancements Each group receives 1 map of Europe Each group receives 1 map of Europe –One side is Central Powers –One side is Allied Powers Each group has 5 minutes to come up with a strategy to win the war Each group has 5 minutes to come up with a strategy to win the war –Be prepared to present to class –Group of 3 judges will determine winner

Exit Ticket Which of the four MAIN causes was the most important to starting WWI? Which of the four MAIN causes was the most important to starting WWI? –Answer with a thesis statement –Include a claim and THREE supporting reasons