1. The “Spark”
June 28, 1914 Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand (heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary) was assassinated in Bosnia

2. The “Spark” He and his wife Sophie were there for a parade
They were assassinated by a Serbian terrorist organization … the “black hand”
Gavrillo Princip was the killer

3. Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Black Hand
Gavrilo Princip

5. Ultimatum
Austria Hungary issued an ultimatum to Serbia (do something or else…)
Serbia ran crying to Russia (like a big brother to Serbia)
Austria Hungary asked Germany for backing …”blank check”
Serbia refuses ultimatum

6. Austria Hungary declared WAR on Serbia
Russia mobilized its army
Germany declared WAR on Russia
France declared WAR on Germany
Germany invaded Belgium to get to France
England declared WAR on Germany
ALLIANCES kicked in and made a small conflict a LARGE WAR

7. WW I Rap Battle Do NOT ever view this …
While it is very educational, it does have some inappropriate language
Mr. Mayo has officially forbidden you from viewing this You Tube video
Six bad words in the four minute video make it inappropriate

8. Causes of World War I aka The Great War… The War to end all wars

9. Militarism

10. Alliancism

11. Imperialism

12. Nationalism

13. Central Powers Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire (Turkey)
Bulgaria

14. Allies Britain France Russia Serbia Belgium Greece Romania
Italy ( Treaty of London)