1. WWI (1914-1918)- Why did the war begin? Nationalism - love for country turns to hate for neighbor Militarism- glorification of war Imperialism- race for countries in Africa and Asia – Why go to war in Europe of colonies in Africa? Alliances- countries promise to protect each other – Triple Entente- England, France, Russia – Central Powers- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire

2. How the war begins Archduke Franz Ferdinand- heir to Austria-Hungary, shot by Serbs wanting independence from Aus-Hun Alliances- countries declare war on each other over his death – Aus-Hun vs. Serbia (ally Rus), Rus. Vs Aus (ally Ger), Ger vs. Russia (ally France.) Ger vs. France – Germany invades Belgium to get to France (ally Eng), Eng vs. Ger (ally A/H) A/H v Eng Who is most responsible for starting the war? – US stays out of WWI for 3 years