One word to describe WWI would be….

1. One word to describe WWI would be…. http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-i/world-war-i-history/videos One word WWI

2. How it all began… • June 28, 1914 • Heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne (Franz Ferdinand) was assassinated in Bosnia by a Serbian Nationalist (Gavrilo Princip)

3. And then…. • A-H declares war on Serbia, Russia mobilizes to support Serbia • Germany declares war on Russia • Germany declares war on France • Britain declared war on Germany WWI was in full swing….

4. Why would a Serbian Nationalist kill the heir to the Austria-Hungarian throne?? What factor must have contributed to WWI?

6. Causes of WWI Militarism – a focus on military/weaponry (characterized by Arms Race) Alliances – an agreement between 2 or more nations to support one another Imperialism – a strong nation taking over or influencing a weaker nation Nationalism – extreme love or pride in one’s nation (also ethnicity)

8. How do these four factors work together? Led to competition between countries Led to anger and mistrust between European nations Led to anger and mistrust with small countries that were taken over

9. Militarism British Deadnought 1906 • Army and military very important (think Mahan) • Arms race • Armies of both France and Germany had more than doubled between 1870 and 1910 • English “navy 2.5x bigger than rest” • Conscription, reserves & plans • Led to: competition, hostility, fear, aggression…. Use it

10. Alliances agreement made between two or more countries to give each other help if it is needed. When an alliance is signed, those countries become known as Allies. Sometimes join together because of common dislike Triple Entente Triple Alliance Led to: distrust & fear for other countries

11. Imperialism – one country taking over another GB, France, Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary all look for the “best” colonies Ottoman Empire breaks up - Austria Hungary, Balkan states and Russia wanted it Led to – competition in Europe and hostility Led to - hostility from colonized countries

12. Nationalism – pride/love one’s country • British empire • Unifications - Italy 1861; Germany 1871 • Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 • Alsace-Lorraine given to Prussia/Germany • Led to: Competition, superiority hostility – only one #1 • Led to: anger among oppressed

15. Nationalism

16. Applying to the Assassination! 1908 Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia (small area was Turkish province) IMPERIALISM. This angered Serbians who thought Bosnia should be theirs NATIONALISM. Serbians threatened Austria-Hungary with war and allied with Russia ALLIANCES. Germany then allied with Austria-Hungary ALLIANCES. Russia backed down. War in Balkans 1911-1912 drove Turkey out of the area. However, states fought over who should control which states IMPERIALISM. Serbia in particular felt she should control other Balkin states NATIONALISM. A-H intervened and made Serbia give up some claimsIMPERIALISM. Serbians were made at A-H NATIONALISM.

17. Based on those factors, why do some people call this war “pointless”?

18. Nationalism Imperialism Alliances Militarism