Thurs alliances of ww1

Bellringer1. Describe two of your friends

2. What would you be willing to do help them if they were

in trouble?

3. Is there anything your friend could do that would cause you to “defriend” them?

OPTIC #3

Modern USA

• 5 friends of USA

IN 2015

• 3 Enemies of USA

IN 2015

Pre-World War One• Alliance system

• How big is your military?

• Who are your friends?

• Who are your enemies and their friends?

• What are you going to do about this situation?

Alliance System

• Strong European countries formed protection pacts

• HOMIES

• “like gangs for countries”

• “if your country get’s attacked we will help you”

Alliance System

Central Powers

Ottoman Empire Germany

“For Life Together!” in German

Austrian Hungarian Empire

Another Central Powers

Allies

England France Russia

Maulhelden = bullies in German

Europe 1914

Allies Central Powers

Imperialism

• France/Great Britain

• Belgium/Italy

• Germany/Russia?

WW1 alliances Assignment

• Choose one:

• Song or poem about the two sides of WW1

• Satirical picture of both alliances

• 1 page letter to mayor of Los Angeles comparing gang problem to WW1

Serbia

Germany

Austria-Hungary

Russia

Great Britain

France

Russia

Great Britain

France