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WWI Begins - 1914

WWI Begins - 1914. 1. Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated. A. Gavrilo Princip – Serbian Assassin. 2. Germany wrote Austria a “blank check” to deal with Serbia. 3. Austria issued an ultimatum to Serbia.

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WWI Begins - 1914

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  1. WWI Begins - 1914

  2. 1. Archduke Francis Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was assassinated A. Gavrilo Princip – Serbian Assassin

  3. 2. Germany wrote Austria a “blank check” to deal with Serbia

  4. 3. Austria issued an ultimatum to Serbia

  5. 4. Serbia rejected the ultimatum – Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

  6. 5. Russia mobilized their army in support of Serbia

  7. 6. France joined Russia

  8. 7. Germany declared war on Russia and France

  9. Early Allies Serbia vs. Austria-Hungary Russia Germany France WHO IS MISSING?

  10. “What is the smallest British military force that would be of any practical assistance to you?” - Major General Henry Wilsonto French General Ferdinand Foch

  11. “A single British soldier – and we will see to it that he is killed.” - Gen. Ferdinand Foch

  12. 8. Because they are surrounded, Germany used Schlieffen Plan to attack A. Idea was to defeat France quickly, then attack Russia B. Invaded neutral Belgium to get to France C. Britain then declared war on Germany

  13. Major Alliances in WWI ALLIES vs. CENTRAL POWERS Serbia Austria-Hungary Russia Germany France Britain WHO IS TO BLAME???

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