with a neighbor, discuss what you know about wwi. list at least 5 of the things you discussed. 1. 2....
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With a neighbor, discuss what you know about WWI. List at least 5 of the thingsyou discussed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Conflict in Europe Rivalry among the Great Powers
Great Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Background Causes 1. Imperialism: Control of
another country
2. Nationalism :Patriotic feeling
3. Militarism: glorification and reliance on military strength.
4. Alliances: agreement between two or more nations to cooperate for common purposes
Nationalism Sweeps the World During the 19th century, nationalism swept the
world. Provide two examples of nationalism that occurred
during the Imperialism era.○ 1. ○ 2.
Main form of the 19th century1. Advocating independence from alien rule2. Unite divided groups
1. What are some positive aspects of nationalism? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are some negative aspects of nationalism? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
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A United Germany Germany was a
loose confederation of states.
German Unification established by Otto von Bismarck.
Bismarck appointed chancellor of the German Empire.
Bismarck Shapes Europe Germany rose in military and industrial
power Germany’s imperialist desires grew
All of this alarmed the other European nations
Bismarck wanted to prevent war to protect the new German nation. Goal: Isolate France because they were seen
as the biggest threat to peace.He will begin the alliance system
1. What are some positive aspects of forming an alliance? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are some negative aspects of forming an alliance? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
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Alliances of Europe
1879 Dual Alliance: Germany & Austria-Hungary.
1887 Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
Also a friendly treaty with Russia
As a result France is now isolated
1. What are some positive aspects of militarism? _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. What are some negative aspects of militarism? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________
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Kaiser Wilhelm II 1888 Wilhelm II became Kaiser
Forced Bismarck to resignWanted to show the world how strong
Germany had become○ Practiced militarism arms race in
Europe○ Jealous of G.B’s colonial empire he
starts building up Germany’s navy
French & Russian Alliance Wilhelm II makes a mistake: lets the treaty with
Russia lapse
1894 France & Russia form an allianceThey would help each other if attacked. Creates the possibility of Germany having a
two-front war○ Fighting on both sides of Germany
Great Britain Worries G.B. worries about Germany’s power they
will look for allies1904- Entente with France
1907 Entente with France & Russia○ Triple Entente: G. B., France, Russia