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1 The Great War ( )

2 Four Main Causes Nationalism - extreme pride in your country .
B. Militarism - Military preparedness, a.k.a. stockpiling weapons. Imperialism - Competition for overseas colonies. D. Alliances - Partner with countries to watch each others backs.

3 How did it start? Who was Gavrilo Princip? (the shooter)
I was part of a terrorist organization aimed at freeing my home country from Austro-Hungary. Death to Imperialists! Who was Archduke Franz Ferdinand? (the shootee) I was the leader of Austro-Hungary. I was touring Sarajevo on the anniversary of our capture of the city.

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5 Alliances Form Central Powers Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire
Italy? Allied Powers France Great Britain Russia Italy? Reasons for war?

6 1. The Alliance System Triple Entente: Triple Alliance:

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11 Trench Warfare

12 Trenches in the Great War

13 Trenches in the Great War

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16 Trench Warfare Images: To be used with reading

17 Lice—Gross!

18 Trench Foot

19 Trench Food

20 Rats

21 Sacrifices in War

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24 Dead and wounded 15 Million People Died in WWI

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26 Poison Gas

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