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Warm Up

Warm Up. Define: Nativism, Lusitania, Triple Alliance, Nationalism QFT: “This is a war to end all wars.” HW: Synthesis Task WW1. CAUSES OF WORLD WAR 1. Objectives. 1. Analyze the major causes of World War 1. 2. Describe trench warfare 3. Analyze the effects of new weapons in World War 1.

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Warm Up

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  1. Warm Up Define: Nativism, Lusitania, Triple Alliance, Nationalism QFT: “This is a war to end all wars.” HW: Synthesis Task WW1

  2. CAUSES OF WORLD WAR 1

  3. Objectives 1. Analyze the major causes of World War 1. 2. Describe trench warfare 3. Analyze the effects of new weapons in World War 1.

  4. Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism The M.A.I.N Causes of WW1 The Spark that started World War 1

  5. Militarism • Definition: • Policy of aggressive preparedness • European nations began arming to protect their assets • Increased size and strength of military. • Caused Europe to become extremely unstable.

  6. World War 1 begins • The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was “the spark” that ignited Europe into Total War. • August 5, 1914- Austria- Hungary declared war on Serbia • The Great War had begun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbfhH6aK8vI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEGVcSpfM9k

  7. Alliances • European nations formed alliances to create a balance of power throughout Europe. • Why are alliances important?

  8. Opposing Sides during WW1 Triple Entente (Good) • Britain • France • Russia • Italy (1915) • United States (1917) • Triple Alliance/ Central Powers (Bad) • Austria- Hungary • Germany • Bulgaria • Ottoman Empire (Turkey) *Before its’ conclusion, 30 nations would fight in World War 1

  9. Alliances prior to World War 1 Red= Triple Entente Pink= Triple Alliance List the countries included in each alliance in your notes.

  10. Imperialism • The practice of extending a nations power by gaining territories for a colonial empire. • European countries began to compete to gain territory • By the late 1800’s, Britain was the world’s largest imperialist power.

  11. British Empire in 1914 What 3 major countries were British controlled in 1914? (colored in Black)

  12. India, Canada and Australia were all controlled by the British in 1914.(remember this!!)

  13. Nationalism • Defined as the desire of independent nations for dominance and prestige. • This caused Europe to become very unstable in the early 1900’s as nations competed to dominate each other. • Any spark would send Europe into total war.

  14. Objective #1 Complete • You should be able to explain each of the MAIN causes of World War 1. • If you have any questions, please review the objective #1 lesson again.

  15. Activity Worksheet: United States and WW1. Due EOC. Temp Check: If Archduke Franz Ferdinand had not been assassinated, would WW1 have started? Choose either Y/N and support your stance citing 3 pieces of evidence. Remember the MAIN causes of WW1.

  16. Warm Up Define: Communism Red Scare Palmer Raids Nationalism.

  17. Trench Warfare • Strategy of defending a position by fighting from deep, protected ditches. • 2 Major front systems formed in Europe • Eastern Front- extended from the Black Sea to the Baltic Sea • Western Front- Extended from Switzerland to the North Sea

  18. Life in the Trenches • Cold, wet, dirty • Unsanitary- disease spread • Trench Rats • Body Lice • Trench foot • Scarce Food Supply Soldiers spent months in the trenches in these horrible conditions.

  19. Video Clip • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXtsiqrhqsU • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G4ZY66BG38 • “All Quiet on the Western Front”

  20. Stalemate • With each side “dug in,” their trenches, a stalemate occurred along the western front. • Def. Inability for either side to win a decisive victory. • The stalemate lasted for 4 long years.

  21. Activity WW1 Diary Entry-from own POV.

  22. Warm Up Define: Trench Eastern Front Western Front Russian Revolution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22nzopiyWx0

  23. Weapons of World War 1 World War 1 saw the use of new weapons in combat that made war even more dangerous. New Weapons included: Machine Guns Bolt Action Rifles Artillery Poison Gas Tanks

  24. Machine Guns & Bolt Action Rifles • Machine Guns fired 400 to 600 rounds per minute • Each side set up groups of machine guns along trenches to stop enemy advance • Dramatically increased the number of casualties during WWI Machine Gun Bolt Action Rifle Continue 

  25. Poison Gas • Used in artillery shells- explosion would release gas into trenches. • 2 Main types used: • Chlorine Gas- destroyed the respiratory organs of its victims and this led to a slow death by asphyxiation. • Mustard Gas- caused internal and external bleeding. **Most important piece of equipment was a soldiers gasmask. On average, soldiers exposed to either gas would suffer for 3-5 weeks before finally dying.

  26. Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWtETJ0Pt4g

  27. Tanks • Developed by the British to end the stalemate on the Western Front in 1915. • Could cause heavy damage to enemy lines • Had tough time crossing trenches- many early models got hung up in trenches.

  28. Objective #2 and #3 Complete • You should now be able to describe what new types of weapons were used during World War 1 and the effectiveness that they had in the war. • If you have any questions, please review the objective #3 lesson again.

  29. Activity Directions: Complete webquest by clicking on the websites listed for each question. You will have to download the webquest on my teacher page. Answers may be either typed or written. You will finish this next class.

  30. Temperature Check If you were alive at this time, which warfare technology would you consider more lethal-chemical warfare or machine guns/tanks? Choose a side and support your stance with 3 pieces of evidence.

  31. Warm Up Define communism, isolationism and intervention. How is communism related to the Red Scare? How is the Red Scare related to WW1? HW: Complete Red Scare PSA-due next class. TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN ANY MISSING WORK FROM THIS WEEK!

  32. Why did it take so long for America to get involved in the war? • America was isolationist • “Why should I get involved in someone else’s problems”

  33. Thinking Slide: • Is isolationism really an option for a country as powerful as the United States?

  34. What did it take to get the US involved? • Lusitania torpedoed, sinking with 1200 passengers and crew (including 128 Americans) • Was eventually found to be carrying 4200 cases of ammunition German Propaganda Justifying Lusitania sinking

  35. Video Clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G8iU1KOjsg

  36. What did it take to get the US involved? 2. Unlimited Submarine Warfare • 1917 Germany announced “unlimited submarine warfare” in the war zone First time using U-boats in war

  37. What did it take to get the US involved? 3. Zimmerman Note • US intercepted a note from Germany to Mexico, • It promised Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona back in return for an alliance • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKhgrCDkm0s

  38. Warm Up • Define: Zimmerman Note, Neutrality, Luisitania, League of Nations. • Go to the app store and download “Rap Horn”. We will need it for later!! :D • Turn in HW • HW: League of Nations PSA • Due next class.

  39. What did it take to get the US involved? • Zimmerman Note + the sinking of 4 unarmed American ships led to a declaration of war

  40. Convincing the American People Idealism: 2 Goals For War: 1. War to End All Wars 2. Making the World Safe for Democracy

  41. Convincing the American People Idealism: Fourteen Points What? President Wilson’s Plan for after the war • Fourteen promises, including freedom of the seas & a League of Nations to work for peace President Woodrow Wilson

  42. What did the US do to help? Supplies: • US provided the food, money, and fresh troops needed to win the war American Troops March Through London

  43. Directions for Group Quiz • You will be given 15 questions based on the information in the lesson. • In order to advance to the next question, you must answer each question correctly. • Decide as a group. Which ever group gets the most points right will receive a bag of candy to share!

  44. 1. What 3 major European countries made up the Triple Alliance? • Germany, Austria-Hungary & Italy • Russia, Germany & Belgium • Great Britain, France & Russia • Great Britain, France & Serbia

  45. CORRECT!! • The Triple Alliance was formed in 1882 and consisted of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.

  46. 2. What 3 major European countries made up the Triple Entente? • Russia, Germany & France • Britain, France & Russia • Britain, France and Italy • Italy, Austria-Hungary & Russia

  47. Correct!! • The Triple Entente was formed in 1907 and consisted of Great Britain, France and Russia.

  48. 3. What 3 major countries were part of the British Empire in 1914? • China, Canada and India • Australia, Canada and Mexico • Canada, Mexico and Mongolia • India, Canada and Australia To review map, click here

  49. British Empire in 1914 Back

  50. Correct!! • In 1914, the British Empire covered more than 11,400,000 square miles • This was the largest territory the world had ever known at this time. The empire included the countries of India, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, Hong Kong & several island in the West Indies.

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