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Unit 5 World War I and the Russian RevolutionUnit 5 World War I and the Russian Revolution
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A Fragile PeaceA Fragile Peace
There had been peace in Europe for nearly 30 years
However many forces were at work to destroy the peace
OTTO von BISMARCK
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Causes of World War ICauses of World War INationalismImperialismMilitarism
The BalkansAlliance SystemAssassination of
Franz Ferdinand
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NationalismNationalismCompetition between Europe’s powers for
resources and materials
Territorial disputes
Alsace-Lorraine (France/Germany)Balkans Other minor disputes around the world
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ImperialismImperialism
Overseas Imperialism created conflicts
Africa, Asia and China
Sense of rivalry and mistrust
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MilitarismMilitarism Glorifying military power and
keeping a strong military Kept citizens feeling safe
and patriotic Ready in case of a war Increased economy of each
nation
Countries competed with each other
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The Balkan PeninsulaThe Balkan PeninsulaSerbia Bosnia Greece Others
Ottoman Empire declining in power New countries wanting to expand Control trade of Mediterranean region Great nationalism of individual nations
Russia, Germany, and Austria-Hungary all wanted to maintain power in the area
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<The Balkans
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The Balkan Wars
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Alliance System and GermanyAlliance System and Germany
Since the late 1880’s von Bismarck made fragile alliances with a number of countries
All with the goal of keeping peace, yet always strengthening Germany
Triple Alliance Triple Entente
Germany Britain
Austria-Hungary France
Italy Russia
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Austro-Hungarian heir to the throne Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated June 28, 1914 on visit to Bosnia
Gavrilo Princip (Serbian Black Hand) committed to ridding Serbia of Austrian rule
Austria-Hungary would send troops to Serbia, and Germany supported them
Russia supported Serbia and sent troops to Austria – bcz of ALLIANCE SYSTEM
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A New Alliance SystemA New Alliance System
Central Powers AlliesGermany BritainAustria-Hungary FranceItaly (to start) RussiaCountries very quickly mobilized for war
United States???
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The Schlieffen PlanThe Schlieffen Plan German troops would race west to fight France
then come back and fight Russia (slower to mobilize)
This brought Britain into the war First Battle of the Marne defeated the Germans
and saved the Allies
This two front war would quickly become a stalemate everywhere
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A New Type of WarA New Type of War
Trench Warfare Poison Gas Machine Gun Tank Airplanes Submarines
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WWI Tech
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StalemateStalemate
Western Front stalemateEastern Front Russia weakening, but its
massive numbers helpingWar of AttritionAllies sending supplies to RussiaWar spreading to ROW
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GallipoliGallipoli
Allies wanted to attack Central Powers through Turkey
Dardanelles – a narrow sea-straight that led to the Turkish capital, and eventually into Austria
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Mel Gibson!Mel Gibson!
Gallipoli famous in Australia
A misguided attempt to end the war
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A Changing WarA Changing War Stalemate continues through 1917
Russia withdraws and facing collapse and internal Revolution
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk with Germany March 1918
Over 5.5 million Russian dead/wounded Eastern European countries gain
independence (Balkans)
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United StatesUnited States
Prez Wilson declared war April 2, 1917
WHY? Because of… Unrestricted German sub
activity (Lusitania) Cultural ties Economic ties War atrocities Zimmerman Note – Mexico vs
US?
“Total War”Lusitania May 7, 1915
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Other Things Happening…Other Things Happening…
1918 Influenza Epidemic
Spanish Flu – world-wide
At least 50 million people died
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Other Things Happening…Other Things Happening…
Balfour Declaration Asked for establishment of Palestinian state,
separate from Israeli state International Zionism Britain would not allow
Israel/Palestine have historic ties to same land and still fight over it today
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Central Powers Slowly DefeatedCentral Powers Slowly Defeated
Final German push stopped at Second Battle of the Marne
Germany surrendered and declared itself Weimar Republic
Armistice signed November 11, 1918 in a railroad car near Paris Remember this car!
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Wilson’s 14 Points – Peace PlanWilson’s 14 Points – Peace Plan
Wilson’s 14 Points – peace plan
Wanted Self-determination
Britain and France wanted harsh punishment for Germany
Compromised with the Treaty of Versailles – June 28, 1919
Very hard on Germany – See Hitler, Adolf
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Treaty of VersaillesTreaty of Versailles
German Territorial Losses new countries (Map)
German Military Restrictions War Reparations - $$
War Guilt Clause (MOST DAMAGING)
League of Nations
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League of NationsLeague of NationsU.S. did not joinFailure: examplesJapanese into
ManchuriaItaly into Ethiopia and
GreeceHitler -
EVERYWHERE
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Results of Treaty of VersaillesResults of Treaty of Versailles No country happy with
Treaty
Did not build a lasting peace
Created more animosity and hate
Ultimately led to WWII
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The Cost of World War IThe Cost of World War I 8.5 million soldiers died SEE CHART 21 million wounded Countless citizens + Flu Farms, towns, and cities destroyed
$338 BILLION
How does Europe recover?
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WW I Deaths By Country %
France16%
Austria-Hungary
15%
British Empire
11%
Italy8%
Russia21%
Germany24%
U.S.1%
Ottoman Empire
4%