2. World War I,
Introduction

3. Europe on the Eve of War (1914)
Europe’s great powers:
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
France

4. Europe on the Eve of War (1914)
By 1914 the major European countries had colonized the world.
Countries had to compete for
resources= resulted in rivalry and mistrust
Countries began building their armies
just in case war broke out.

5. The Triple Alliance
Germany believed France was the biggest threat to peace in Europe.
To isolate France, Germany formed an alliance with Austria-Hungary and Italy.

6. The Triple Entente
France and Great Britain became alarmed by the German alliance and joined with Russia

7. The “MAIN” Causes of World War1 2 4 3

8. “M” Militarism
The glorification of armed strength and the ideals of war caused countries to build huge armies and navies
“arms race” Britain vs. Germany

9. “A” Alliances No European power wanted to fight alone
The system of alliances was formed :
Triple Entente- Britain, Russia, and France
Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

10. “I” Imperialism
The race to get overseas colonies and economic resources led to conflict between the European nations

11. “N” Nationalism
Great pride in one’s own country, or aspiring to become independent countries
Nationalism often reflected in songs, art, and media

12. Next Up Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Gavrilo Princip and The Black Hand
An ultimatum to Serbia
The Start of WWI