World War I: From Neutrality to War

World War I: From Neutrality to War

Chapter 6: Section 1

Causes of WWI

U.S. not involved, because we are __________ Nationalism

Rejection of different ethnic groups Nationalism of a single ethnic group France wanted back the Alsace-Lorraine territory

from Germany Social Darwinism – best nation would come out

ahead Serbia challenges Austria-Hungary

Causes of WWI cont…

Imperialism Trade and possession of empires measured

greatness Competed for lands rich in resources and

military bases

Militarism (glorification of military) Increased size of armies and stockpiled weapons

Germany is hardcore – built navy to rival Britain Next war would be more advanced

Military StrengthT

Causes cont….

Alliances Triple Alliance – Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy Triple Entente – France, Russia and Great Britain No one wanted to be seen as unreliable War would smooth out domestic problems

M.A.I.N. M. A. I. N.

The Assassination• Archduke Francis

Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary visits Sarajevo

• Gavrilo Princip and the Black Hand

• June 28, 1914 assassinates the Archduke

Francis’ Last Ride

Spilled Blood

Bad Boys, Bad Boys

Peace Unravels

Austrian Emperor Francis Joseph blames Serbia An ultimatum is sent to Serbia

End anti-Austrian agitation Punish those involved in the murder

July 28 - Austria declares war on Serbia

World Spreads

Germany offers a “blank check” to Austria Serbia turns to Russia

Russia mobilizes

Germany declares war on Russia Russia turns to France Germany declares war on France

The Schlieffen Plan

Italy decides to remain neutral What will Britain do? The Plan

Wipe out France then take care of Russia March through Belgium

Britain declares war on Germany

Who is to blame

Austria wanted to punish Serbia for encouraging terrorism

Germany had to be the good ally Russia had to stop Slavic oppression France had to support Russia Britain committed to protect Belgium