world war i setting the stage for conflict. nationalism what is nationalism? examples in europe: ...
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WORLD WAR I
Setting the stage for conflict
Nationalism
What is nationalism? Examples in Europe:
France wanted to regain Alsace-Lorraine
Multinational empires (the Ottoman Empire and Austria-Hungary) became unstable
Race for colonies
Nationalist Tensions
Imperialism
The desire to gain more land for your country.
Militarism
Militarism: Glorification of the military
Countries increased the size of their armies and stockpiled weapons
“Our glorious gun 75 mm”
Alliances: “I’ve got your back”
'A Chain of Friendship' - appeared in the American newspaper the Brooklyn Eagle in July 1914. The caption read: “If Austria attacks Serbia, Russia will fall upon Austria, Germany upon Russia, and France and England upon Germany.”
Alliances
The countries of the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente were allies. An ally is a person, nation, or group joined with
another for a common purpose How would an alliance change a country’s actions?
Alliances
Triple Alliance Germany Austria-Hungary Italy
Alliances
Triple Entente France Russia Great Britain
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
June 28, 1914 Franz Ferdinand was heir to the
throne of Austria-Hungary Shot by Gavrilo Princip Princip was Bosnian, which is in
Austria-Hungary, but he believed Bosnia should belong to Serbia
What causes of the war motivated this assassination?
Declarations of War
In response to Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia
Watch the chain reaction Within a week, Central
Powers were positioned against the Allied Powers
French citizens cheer French soldiers as they mobilize to fight the Germans
Photo Sources:
1914 Maps: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Origins_of_World_War_I Gassed Soldiers:
http://www.makingthemodernworld.org.uk/learning_modules/english/03.TU.01/?section=3
WWI tank: http://military.discovery.com/technology/vehicles/tanks/tanks-04.html
French propaganda poster: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Militaire-Notre_glorieux_75-ND.JPG
Alliance Cartoon: http://www.johndclare.net/causes_WWI4.htm Alliance Map:
http://www.internationalschooltoulouse.net/igcsehistory/term1/ww1/causes/alliance.htm
Franz Ferdinand: http://www.gwpda.org/photos/coppermine/displayimage.php?album=14&pos=17
French Fighters: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:France_goes_to_war_1914.JPG