Download
1 / 31
310 likes | 419 Views
The Balance of Power. A Game: Europe by 1910 Where do you stand?. Preparation Directions. Join your country team by the number assigned when you entered class. 1 – Great Britain 2 – France 3 – Italy 4 – Germany 5 – Spain 6 – Serbia 7 – Austria-Hungary 8 – Russia 9 – U.S.
E N D
The Balance of Power A Game: Europe by 1910 Where do you stand?
Preparation Directions • Join your country team by the number assigned when you entered class. 1 – Great Britain 2 – France 3 – Italy 4 – Germany 5 – Spain 6 – Serbia 7 – Austria-Hungary 8 – Russia 9 – U.S. 10 – Ottoman Empire 11 – China 12 - Japan • Complete the following for your team (10 min): • A sign with your nation’s name. • A flag of your nation (in 1910). • A summary statement on the history/standing of your nation in 1910.
Activity Directions • For each event read, you will take a step forward or backward depending on the situation for your nation. • If the event is positive, move 1 step forward. • If the event is negative, move 1 step back. • If the event does not involve you, stay put! • Be observant of the events happening around you. Could they affect your nation?
World Events • The Industrial Revolution begins in Great Britain due to their availability of land, labor, and capital. • Great thinkers such as Voltaire and Rousseau and Montesquieu begin the Enlightenment in France. • Enlightenment ideas quickly spread across Europe, leading to political changes in most European nations. • The American Revolution shows others that the colony can revolt from the mother country and find independence. • The Industrial Revolution begins to spread out of Great Britain and into France and the United States. Other nations do not have the structure or government at the time to have their own industrial rise. • Thomas Edison makes many technological advancements for America, including improvements in communication. • The British pass a series of reforms, providing more rights and freedoms to their citizens. • Latin American nations begin to revolt and gain independence from their empires (Spain and France).
World Events • The British continue their colonization around the world, taking over India and • Austria-Hungary forms into a dual monarchy. However, conflict in the region will hinder its unity and success. • The Taiping Rebellion begins in China as a result of the British imports of opium and their attempts to control the trade regions of China. • The Crimean War brought the nations of Europe (supporting the Ottoman Empire) to war against Russia, but the war ended in a stalemate. • Japanese industrialism begins to see immediate success through reforms and focus on commercialization. • The Japanese gain territory from China in their expansionist move for resources, ending with the Sino-Japanese War. • The Suez Canal is built and controlled by the British, opening the trade and travel routes from Europe to Asia. • Germany and Italy unify to become nations. However, they are both behind in Industrialism and will face struggles of unification in their nations. • The Balkan Wars reduce the Ottoman Empire, taking away its claims into the European continent. • Russian industrialism begins with reforms, and early success is seen with the Trans-Siberian Railroad.
World Events • Continued imperialism in the scramble for Africa lays claims across the continent for all European nations. • The Monroe Doctrine gives America the economic influence over the Europeans in the Latin American region. • Great Britain’s colonial claims around the world allow it the expression, “The sun never sets on the British Empire.” • The United States expands across the continent and begins to prove itself as a world power with their success in the Spanish-American War. Spain takes the loss, losing colonies around the world. • The Russo-Japanese War gave Japan a victory in Asia, weakening Russia, taking territory from China, and recognizing America as a negotiating power. • Bolshevik reforms begin to gain attention in Russia and Bloody Sunday weakens the power of the czar to maintain order in Russia. • The Panama Canal is finished, allowing American Atlantic-Pacific access. • Alliances begin to form among the European nations for protection and to maintain influence.
Activity Wrap-up • Are the nations of the world “balanced” by 1910? • Which nations are ahead of the rest? • Which nations are behind? • What events were more significant in the advancements of nations? • What do you think will occur as a result of the imbalance? What may be the motives?
Picking the BEST Which of the following is the BEST statement on the status of the world at the beginning of the 20th century? While most of Europe was focused on industrial and territorial growth, the rest of the world was defending their territory and involved in chaotic independence movements. By 1910 the nations of Europe were enveloped in the focus of nationalism, the act of militarism, the protective formation of alliances, and the competition of imperialism while other regions of the world were fighting to maintain their own identities against European colonialism. At the beginning of the 20th century, the nations of Europe were planning for a world war through the build up of national pride and weapons, while the regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas were struggling to resist the European imperialism into their territories for resources. At the beginning of the 20th century, the nations of Europe were preparing for war through militarism, the encouragement of national pride, and the formation of alliances. The colonies of the European nations were also motivated for the war, hoping to prove their allegiance to their imperial powers.
Picking the BEST Which of the following is the BEST statement on the status of the world at the beginning of the 20th century? While most of Europe was focused on industrial and territorial growth, the rest of the world was defending their territory and involved in chaotic independence movements. By 1910 the nations of Europe were enveloped in the focus of nationalism, the act of militarism, the protective formation of alliances, and the competition of imperialism while other regions of the world were fighting to maintain their own identities against European colonialism. At the beginning of the 20th century, the nations of Europe were planning for a world war through the build up of national pride and weapons, while the regions of Africa, Asia, and the Americas were struggling to resist the European imperialism into their territories for resources. At the beginning of the 20th century, the nations of Europe were preparing for war through militarism, the encouragement of national pride, and the formation of alliances. The colonies of the European nations were also motivated for the war, hoping to prove their allegiance to their imperial powers.
World War One The War to End All Wars
What were the 4 MAIN causes of WWI? M – A – I – N –
How did the alliances change?Why? • Italy switched sides • Ottoman Empire joined • WHY?
The Balkan Powder Keg What is a powder keg? Why was the Balkans region referred to as a powder keg?
Archduke FerdinandSparks World Attention Who was responsible for the archduke’s assassination? Why was the archduke assassinated? How can the situation be compared to 9/11 in America?
Europe Divides & Takes Sides What are the steps leading to the war?
Fronts of the War What is a war front? What is a 2-front war? Why is it being a 2-front war significant?
Letters Home Dear Mother, Still in the line Mother- this is the longest trip that any battalion has ever done in the line - 5 weeks today since we came in. The weather is 'Tres Bon' that is all that has stuck to us. I can't write a letter here for there is such a job to get letters censored etc let alone snaring an envelope. I write this mere note to let you know I am still OK and going strong. Of course shall write all letters in arears as soon as I get out. Since coming in have been going the pace a trifle-- two raids & a hop over & this morning Fritz attacked A Coy but he was driven back without any loss. Young Stark is still in Blighty and by all accounts having a good time. Hope all at home are well. Please tell all relatives the cause of delay in my letters. Hope Keith is successful. Fondest Love I remainYour Loving SonFrank Written in a devil of a hurry in the Moonlight. 9.30pm
Reality of War France July 30th Dear Mrs Mack I am writing to tell you of the death of your son Cpl F J Mack. He was brought in here (61CCS) quite early on Monday morning, wounded in the abdomen. Everything possible was done for him and during the day he seemed to maintain his strength, but towards evening he grew weaker/ died about 8.30pm. I was with him two or three times during the day and again shortly before he died. It may be of comfort to know that I buried him this morning in a quiet little graveyard far from the noise of battle. His grave is well cared for and will be marked with a cross. May God comfort you in your trouble and grant to him eternal rest. I remain Yours very TrulyRevd. G.R.Boycott Chaplain (CofE) 61st C.C.S
Effects of the War TOTAL WAR
Your Assignment! Analyze:“Major Provisions of the Treaty of Versailles” Using the handout and your knowledge of WWI, write a thesis statement for the following question: How did the Treaty of Versailles set the stage for continued conflict in Europe through the decades following WWI and into another world war?
