War Breaks Out in Europe

U.S. Enters World War I

Causes of World War I

Imperialism: The policy by which stronger nations extend their economic, political, or military control over weaker nations or territores.

(Colonies)

* Scramble for Africa * Britain, France, Italy, Netherlands, and

Germany * Munich Conference * Germany felt it deserved more than it recieved

Causes of World War I

Nationalism:A feeling of pride, loyalty, and protectiveness towards ones’

country.

* Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)

* Germany * France wins loses * Germany GainsAlsace-Lorriane

Causes of World War I

Militarism:The belief that a nation needs a large military force.

* Germany builds up its military to stop France from trying to take Alsace-Lorraine back.

* France builds up its military in fear that Germany may attack again and take more land.

* Great Britain (2 Power Standard) builds up its Navy in response to Germany building ups its Navy.

Causes of World War I

Alliances:Agreement between countries to help each other when a need becomes apparent. (Military)

Germany: Otto Von Bismarck * Goal- to isolate France so they cannot take revenge.* Germany & Austria-Hungary (1879)

* Three Emperors’ League (Secret) Germany, Austria-Hungary, & Russia

* Triple Alliance (1882) Germany, Austria-Hungary, & Italy * Three Emperors’ league breaks up because of a rivalry between Austria-Hungary and Russia. * Reinsurance Treaty (1887) Germany and Russia

Causes of World War I

Alliances:Agreement between countries to help each other when a need becomes apparent. (Military)

France: Triple Entente

* France, Russia, & Great Britain * Reinsurance treaty is allowed to lapse (William II becames Kaiser).

Powder Keg of Europe

Assassination in Sarajevo

Archduke Francis Ferdinand heir the Austria-Hungary throne. June 28, 1914 Driving through the streets of Sarajevo in an open car.

Gavrilo Princip member of the Serbian Nationalist group (Black Hand). Steps from the curb and fately shoots them both.

Alliance System Begins

Timeline to War◦ June 28th – Archduke Ferdinand is assassinated.

◦ July 28th – Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

◦ July 30th - Russia mobilizes its’ armed forces.

◦ August 1st – Germany declares war on Russia.

◦ August 3rd - Germany declares war on France◦ Prepares to invade Belgium.

◦ August 4th - Because of a Treaty with Begium, Great Britain declares war on Germany.

◦ August 7th - Austria-Hungary declares war on Russia.

◦ August 12th – France and Great Britain declare war on Austria-Hungary.

Western Front 1914