2. Warm-up:
1. In a list form, write every word that comes to mind when you hear, “WWI.” (there are no right or wrong answers)

3. Unit 5: World War One Big Questions: What were the causes of WWI?
What were the major events of WWI?
What were the major effects of WWI?

4. WWI: Intro Slideshow
This slideshow will introduce you to the major elements of WWI
Please answer the questions in complete sentences on a separate sheet of paper.

5. Questions 1 - 4

6. Trench Warfare Most of the fighting in WWI was in trenches.
Look at the following slides and be prepared to answer a few questions.

12. Questions 5-6
What were trenches?
Why were trenches used in warfare?

13. The First “Modern” War WWI has been called the first modern war.
Examine the next few slides to see why

19. Questions 7-8
What military technology was used for the first time during WWI?
How do you think these advances in weaponry changed warfare?

20. Mustard Gas
It was during WWI that poison gas was used for the first time.

24. Questions 9-10 Is their such a thing as an “unfair” weapon in warfare?
Is it justifiable to use chemical weapons against an enemy in war?

25. Final Questions
Based on what you have seen so far what aspect of WWI are you most interested in learning more about?
What questions do you have at this point?

26. Part 2

28. During most of the 1800s European countries were at peace
European leaders attempted to get along with each other

29. Notes 5.1 The M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI

30. M.A.I.N. Causes of WWI The war started in 1914 Four “MAIN” causes
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism

31. M.A.I.N. Causes: Individual Practice
Symbol
Definition (notes)
What was happening (ex- what was going on in Europe that had to do with Alliance?)
How did this lead to war (explain the connection between the cause and war)

32. A. Militarism
When a country builds a large army even during peaceful times
Belief that an army would gain respect and power
Europe’s arms race – competition for the most powerful military
Why do you need to build up your military if the world is at peace?

33. B. Alliances
When countries make agreements to protect other countries
European countries wanted to make sure they had allies in case a war broke out.
Triple Alliance: Austria-Hungary, Germany, & Italy
Triple Entente: Great Britain, France, Russia

34. C. Imperialism
European countries were taking over weaker, smaller countries
Europeans started to mistrust and resent each other
Fighting over resources ($)
What happens when there are no more smaller countries to imperialize?

35. D. Nationalism Europeans became very proud of their own countries
Each country wanted to be the BEST and MOST powerful
They feared and disliked being controlled by others

36. Causes: Guided Practice
With your partner, write the correct M.A.I.N. cause that fits the description on your Guided Practice handout

37. Describe the M.A.I.N. causes of WWI and how each led to the actual war. (Refer to your notes/chart to help guide your response.)