Reading - The Great War Begins
... balance of power they could prevent a large scale war. The idea was that if the major powers of Europe – Great Britain, France, Russia, and Germany – were balanced (or even) in their strength, no one country could dominate the rest. The horror of war could be Archduke Franz Ferdinand avoided. ...
... balance of power they could prevent a large scale war. The idea was that if the major powers of Europe – Great Britain, France, Russia, and Germany – were balanced (or even) in their strength, no one country could dominate the rest. The horror of war could be Archduke Franz Ferdinand avoided. ...
World War I
... Counting on the support of its allies, a country might pursue a more reckless course. Furthermore, a conflict between two states might spark a chain reaction that draws in the other countries, transforming a limited war into a general war. ...
... Counting on the support of its allies, a country might pursue a more reckless course. Furthermore, a conflict between two states might spark a chain reaction that draws in the other countries, transforming a limited war into a general war. ...
The Causes of World War 1
... assassinated while visiting Sarajevo. At first, it appeared to be another Balkan crisis that might pass without a major disturbance, but a month later, Austria severed relations with Serbia and refused to accept their terms of apology for the assassination, so now it was war between Austria and Serb ...
... assassinated while visiting Sarajevo. At first, it appeared to be another Balkan crisis that might pass without a major disturbance, but a month later, Austria severed relations with Serbia and refused to accept their terms of apology for the assassination, so now it was war between Austria and Serb ...
The Great War 1914 -1919
... the other European powers • 1911-12, Italy took Turkish province of Libya showing how weak the Ottomans had become • 1908, Austria annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina while Russia failed to gain access, thus leaving Serbia frustrated – Austria’s action violated the Congress of Berlin (1878) – War was averted ...
... the other European powers • 1911-12, Italy took Turkish province of Libya showing how weak the Ottomans had become • 1908, Austria annexed Bosnia-Herzegovina while Russia failed to gain access, thus leaving Serbia frustrated – Austria’s action violated the Congress of Berlin (1878) – War was averted ...
MANIA What caused World War I, and why did the United States
... A ssassination – murder of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand ...
... A ssassination – murder of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand ...
The Seeds of War
... War I, some changes had taken place in Europe 1871 – German states united and defeated France quickly and completely in the FrancoPrussian War Took the territory of Alsace-Lorraine ...
... War I, some changes had taken place in Europe 1871 – German states united and defeated France quickly and completely in the FrancoPrussian War Took the territory of Alsace-Lorraine ...
World War I - GoldLanguage
... • Nations Take Sides – By mid-August 1914, there are two sides at war throughout Europe: • Central Powers—Germany, Austria-Hungary; later joined by Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire • Allies—Great Britain, France, Russia; later joined by Japan, Italy (once a member of the Triple Alliance, but switched ...
... • Nations Take Sides – By mid-August 1914, there are two sides at war throughout Europe: • Central Powers—Germany, Austria-Hungary; later joined by Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire • Allies—Great Britain, France, Russia; later joined by Japan, Italy (once a member of the Triple Alliance, but switched ...
World War I - Ms. Mac`s Class
... Article 231 (“War Guilt Clause”): Germany forced to pay over $30 billion in war reparations over 30 years Severe inflation and economic disaster affect Germany after the war since large amounts of paper money printed to pay off war debts German people have trouble accepting that one nation sho ...
... Article 231 (“War Guilt Clause”): Germany forced to pay over $30 billion in war reparations over 30 years Severe inflation and economic disaster affect Germany after the war since large amounts of paper money printed to pay off war debts German people have trouble accepting that one nation sho ...
World War I-Causes (1914
... In 1914, many European countries were preparing for war. The conflict they would engage in is called World War I. You can remember the causes of the war by thinking of the word MAIN. Each letter stands for one of the major causes – militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism. Many European count ...
... In 1914, many European countries were preparing for war. The conflict they would engage in is called World War I. You can remember the causes of the war by thinking of the word MAIN. Each letter stands for one of the major causes – militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism. Many European count ...
World War I (1914
... and protect each other. To protect themselves, European powers formed rival alliances Central Powers: Germany and Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire Allies (Triple Entente): Britain, France and Russia ...
... and protect each other. To protect themselves, European powers formed rival alliances Central Powers: Germany and Austria-Hungary and Ottoman Empire Allies (Triple Entente): Britain, France and Russia ...
File - World History
... Battle of the Frontiers was one of the first major battles of World War I. a. Started in August of 1914. b. France and Britain against Germany. c. Heavy losses were suffered on both sides with Germany eventually winning. ...
... Battle of the Frontiers was one of the first major battles of World War I. a. Started in August of 1914. b. France and Britain against Germany. c. Heavy losses were suffered on both sides with Germany eventually winning. ...
World War I Notes - Garden City Public Schools
... around and attacking France (completely avoiding the Maginot Line) a Key action in the famous Schlieffen Plan
... around and attacking France (completely avoiding the Maginot Line) a Key action in the famous Schlieffen Plan
ICT2
... Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne was gunned down by a Serbia radical igniting a diplomatic crisis. ...
... Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austrian throne was gunned down by a Serbia radical igniting a diplomatic crisis. ...
World War I
... I. Alliances – an agreement made between two or more countries to give each other help if it is needed. When an alliance is signed, those countries become known as allies. ...
... I. Alliances – an agreement made between two or more countries to give each other help if it is needed. When an alliance is signed, those countries become known as allies. ...
The Great War - Galena Park ISD Moodle
... Victoria, a position he shared with his cousins Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Czar Nicholas II of Russia. George was determined to check German expansion towards the Middle East, which would be a threat to British Interests spearheaded by the British presence in India and the Suez Canal. ...
... Victoria, a position he shared with his cousins Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and Czar Nicholas II of Russia. George was determined to check German expansion towards the Middle East, which would be a threat to British Interests spearheaded by the British presence in India and the Suez Canal. ...
9. The Impact of WWI
... June 28, 1914. By the first of August all five of the great European powers were at war. _____________________________ – Causes of the war that took years to develop. _____________________________ – Competitions between European nations. The five great European powers (Great Britain, France, Germany ...
... June 28, 1914. By the first of August all five of the great European powers were at war. _____________________________ – Causes of the war that took years to develop. _____________________________ – Competitions between European nations. The five great European powers (Great Britain, France, Germany ...
The Road to WWI Notes
... dissent all had a part of starting World War I, the outbreak of fighting stemmed directly from events in the Balkans in 1914 • States in Southeastern Europe had long struggled for independence from the Ottoman Empire. Russia and AustriaHungary competed for control of these new states. In 1914, Serbi ...
... dissent all had a part of starting World War I, the outbreak of fighting stemmed directly from events in the Balkans in 1914 • States in Southeastern Europe had long struggled for independence from the Ottoman Empire. Russia and AustriaHungary competed for control of these new states. In 1914, Serbi ...
WH Chapter 11 section 1 The Great War Begins - BHS-MsQ
... the arms race. 8. Economic rivalries, struggles over colonies, arms races, and aggressive nationalism pushed Europe toward war. B. Nationalism -caused tensions 1. It was strong in both Germany and France. 2. The French were to recover the lost border province of Alsace and Lorraine 3. In Eastern Eur ...
... the arms race. 8. Economic rivalries, struggles over colonies, arms races, and aggressive nationalism pushed Europe toward war. B. Nationalism -caused tensions 1. It was strong in both Germany and France. 2. The French were to recover the lost border province of Alsace and Lorraine 3. In Eastern Eur ...
World War I
... WORLD WAR I Despite its name, World War I was primarily a European conflict, fought over European issues. The Allies of World War I included, first, the nations of the Triple Entente: France, Russia, and Great Britain. Serbia was also numbered among the Allies. Italy, Rumania, and Greece ultimately ...
... WORLD WAR I Despite its name, World War I was primarily a European conflict, fought over European issues. The Allies of World War I included, first, the nations of the Triple Entente: France, Russia, and Great Britain. Serbia was also numbered among the Allies. Italy, Rumania, and Greece ultimately ...
Ch. 16 World War I Section 1 notes I. Nationalism and the System of
... Serbian terrorist Gavrilo Princip in the city of Sarajevo. The Siberian terrorists wanted Bosnia to become independent from Austria-Hungary. E. The Austro-Hungarian government wanted to declare war on Serbia but was worried that Russian would come to Serbia’s aid. Austrian leaders asked for help fro ...
... Serbian terrorist Gavrilo Princip in the city of Sarajevo. The Siberian terrorists wanted Bosnia to become independent from Austria-Hungary. E. The Austro-Hungarian government wanted to declare war on Serbia but was worried that Russian would come to Serbia’s aid. Austrian leaders asked for help fro ...
World War I The Great War
... Triple Alliance (Central Powers) – Germany, AustriaHungary, & Italy Triple Entante (Allied Powers) – France, Great Britain and Russia ...
... Triple Alliance (Central Powers) – Germany, AustriaHungary, & Italy Triple Entante (Allied Powers) – France, Great Britain and Russia ...
Presentation 3
... Dynamics of events June-August 1914 June 28: Assassination in Sarajevo of Franz-Ferdinand and wife Austria blames Serbia (parallel with the 1990s) The German ‘blank-check’ (they believe Russia will not intervene and if it does Germany can deal with both Russia and France –Schlieffen plan) ...
... Dynamics of events June-August 1914 June 28: Assassination in Sarajevo of Franz-Ferdinand and wife Austria blames Serbia (parallel with the 1990s) The German ‘blank-check’ (they believe Russia will not intervene and if it does Germany can deal with both Russia and France –Schlieffen plan) ...
World War I - southsidehistory
... What assassination sparked an armed conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia that resulted in the First World War? Name at least two factors that may have played a role in starting the First World War. Germany’s Schlieffen Plan called for a two-front war with which two nations? The neutrality of ...
... What assassination sparked an armed conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia that resulted in the First World War? Name at least two factors that may have played a role in starting the First World War. Germany’s Schlieffen Plan called for a two-front war with which two nations? The neutrality of ...
The First World War - Middletown Public Schools
... • France moves to support its ally Russia • Germany signs treaty of alliance with Turkey • Italy declares itself “neutral.” ...
... • France moves to support its ally Russia • Germany signs treaty of alliance with Turkey • Italy declares itself “neutral.” ...
Causes of World War I
The underlying causes of World War I, which began in The Balkans in late July 1914, are several. Among these causes were political, territorial, and economic conflicts among the great European powers in the four decades leading up to the war. Additional causes were militarism, a complex web of alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. The immediate origins of the war, however, lay in the decisions taken by statesmen and generals during the July Crisis of 1914 caused by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie by Gavrilo Princip, an ethnic Serb and Yugoslav nationalist from the group Young Bosnia, which was supported by the Black Hand, a nationalist organization in Serbia.The crisis came after a long and difficult series of diplomatic clashes among the Great Powers (Italy, France, Germany, Britain, Austria-Hungary and Russia) over European and colonial issues in the decade before 1914 that had left tensions high. In turn these public clashes can be traced to changes in the balance of power in Europe since 1867. The more immediate cause for the war was tensions over territory in the Balkans. Austria-Hungary competed with Serbia and Russia for territory and influence in the region and they pulled the rest of the Great Powers into the conflict through their various alliances and treaties.Some of the most important long term or structural factors were the growth of nationalism across Europe, unresolved territorial disputes, an intricate system of alliances, the perceived breakdown of the balance of power in Europe, convoluted and fragmented governance, the arms races of the previous decades, previous military planning, imperial and colonial rivalry for wealth, power and prestige, and economic and military rivalry in industry and trade – e.g., the Pig War between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. Other causes that came into play during the diplomatic crisis that preceded the war included misperceptions of intent (e.g., the German belief that Britain would remain neutral) and delays and misunderstandings in diplomatic communications. Historians in recent years have downplayed economic rivalries and have portrayed the international business community as a force for peace. War would hurt business.The various categories of explanation for World War I correspond to different historians' overall methods. Most historians and popular commentators include causes from more than one category of explanation to provide a rounded account of the causes of the war. The deepest distinction among these accounts is between stories that see it as the inevitable and predictable outcome of certain factors, and those that describe it as an arbitrary and unfortunate mistake. In attributing causes for the war, historians and academics had to deal with an unprecedented flood of memoirs and official documents, released as each country involved tried to avoid blame for starting the war. Early releases of information by governments, particularly those released for use by the ""Commission on the Responsibility of the Authors of the War"" were shown to be incomplete and biased. In addition some documents, especially diplomatic cables between Russia and France, were found to have been doctored.