1. TEKS: 1C, 4C, 4F, 12B Processing TEKS: 29B, 29H, 30B, 31A
Students will take 2 pieces of computer paper and lay them slightly staggered on top of each other, the bottom paper about 1 inch lower on the table than the top paper. Fold the top of the two papers over enough to where you now get three 1 inch flaps (pictures are linked above this link).

3. Phones up and be ready for notes!

4. Discussion Points

5. MAIN Causes of World War One

6. MAIN CAUSES
M-Militarism
A-Alliances
I-Imperialism
N-Nationalism

7. MILITARISM Militarism – glorification of the military “Arms Race”
How could this lead to a world war?

8. ALLIANCES Alliances How could this lead to a world war?
What is an Alliance?
Triple Alliance
(Germany, Austria- Hungary, Italy)
Triple Entente
(France, Russia, Britain)
How could this lead to a world war?

9. IMPERIALISM
Imperialism
How could this lead to a world war?

10. Nationalism Nationalism – pride in one’s nation, superiority
Nations want independence from empires
How could this lead to a world war?

11. Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
THE SPARK!
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

12. U.S
Neutrality?
Isolation?
Involvement?
WHY?

14. Exit Ticket Which cause of WWI was the most influential and why?
Must be 2 or more complete sentences.