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The Road to War: Nationalism, Imperialism, and Militarism (1825-1913)

This text explores the critical factors leading to World War I, highlighting the roles of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism from 1825 to 1913. It covers the formation of alliances, including the Central Powers and the Allied Powers, and details the specific countries involved. The narrative examines the tensions in Europe, particularly in the Balkans, and key events like the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. It also details the technological advancements in warfare, including chemical weapons, artillery, and tanks that defined the Great War from 1914 to 1918.

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The Road to War: Nationalism, Imperialism, and Militarism (1825-1913)

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  1. Road to War (1825 - 1913)

  2. Nationalism – support one’s own country

  3. Imperialism – when a country increases its wealth and power by taking over other countries

  4. Militarism – an increase in a country’s military holdings (army, navy, air force)

  5. Alliances – an agreement or “friendship” between multiple countries formed to advance common interests or causes

  6. Central Powers "Triple Alliance" Germany Austria - Hungary Ottoman Empire Bulgaria (Italy)

  7. Allied Powers "Triple Entente" Great Britain France Russia Serbia Japan China United States (1917) (Italy)

  8. Alsace-Lorraine

  9. Germany: fears French retaliation France: fears German invasion

  10. Balkans "Powder keg of Europe"

  11. Archduke Ferdinand & wife Sophie

  12. WWI 1914 - 1918

  13. The Great War 1914 - 1918

  14. New Weapons

  15. Chemical Warfare

  16. Artillery Trenches Barbed wire Trench Warfare No Man's Land Enemy Enemy

  17. No Man's Land

  18. Trench cross section

  19. Trench remains at Le Hamel

  20. New Weapons: TANKS

  21. Mark IV

  22. Whippet

  23. Renault F.T. 17

  24. A7V (Panzer)

  25. New Weapons: MACHINE GUNS

  26. New Weapons: Hand Grenades

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