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The Road to War

Explore the origins of World War I, including nationalism, imperialism, militarism, alliances, and the key events that ignited the war. Engage in map activities and research to understand the impact of long-term causes on global conflicts.

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The Road to War

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  1. The Road to War Unit 4

  2. Objectives: • Identify the main causes of World War I. • Explain the event that drew Europe into war. • Complete a map activity that illustrates WWI alliances. • Research a specific country’s rise to power

  3. Warm Up • How did industrialization set the stage for world affairs? • Industrialization – need for new resources & markets abroad

  4. Long-Term Causes WWI

  5. Long-Term Causes WWI • Nationalism • Interests & unity ahead of global cooperation. • Patriotism & pride • Militarism • Armed forces & navies as tool for diplomacy • More powerful than potential enemy

  6. Long-Term Causes WWI • Imperialism • Competition among major powers of Europe for power & influence • Economic interests • Humanitarian goals & Social Darwinism • Advantages • Colonies, Protectorates, Spheres of Influence

  7. Long-Term Causes WWI • Alliance Systems • Shared fears, hostilities, desires led Euro nations to sign mutual defense treaties • International Anarchy • No international org. w/power to resolve disputes or force nations into (or out of) action

  8. Immediate Cause WWI • 6-28-1914: A-H Archduke Ferdinand & wife assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia. • 7-23: A-H, backed by “blank check” from GRM, list of demands for Serbia • 7-28: Serbia refuses, A-H declares war, RUS aids Serbia, FRA aids RUS • 8-1: GRM war on RUS to aid A-H • 8-3: GRM war on FRA…troops into BEL • 8-4: GB war on GRM for BEL. JPN aids GB

  9. Activity • Country Report Assignment

  10. Map Activity

  11. Closure • How can these long term causes lead to war?

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