causes of the great war
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Causes of the Great War. Militarism. The massive build up of armed forces ArmyNavy Reserve New Technologies Defense Industry Factories/Resources. M ilitarism. The glorification of the military The “Arms Race” Military leaders Ability of one to create war. Arms Race!. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Causes of the Great War
Causes of the Great War
MilitarismThe glorification of the military
The Arms Raceduring peace
Military leadersAbility of one leader/country to create war
2Militarism The massive build up of armed forcesArmyNavyReserve New TechnologiesDefense Industry Factories/Resources
YearUKFranceGermanyItaly USA1916150----19171,277800---19181,3914,00020684Arms Race!What would this mean?What would they be acquiring?Year187018801890190019101914Total Defense Expenditures94130154268289398Totals are measured in millions of pounds for the following nations: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Britain, France and Russia. AlliancesThe Central PowersGermanyAustria-HungaryOttoman Empire
The AlliesFranceGreat BritainRussia
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Questions!Explain the logistics of an alliances system and why each group created them
What are the consequences to the alliance system?
What alliance systems exist today/through history?
What ones are we a part of today?
ImperialismTell me what you knowModern industry requires resources
Resources acquired abroad
Acquire territories for $, power, resources
Competition amongst European powersGermany challenges GB industrial and naval might
Leads to massive military build up, distrust, and minor conflicts abroad France and Germany almost break out in war in 1905
Nationalism AKAIm better than you
11Nationalism Breeds ConflictPan-SlavismIdea that unites Eastern Europe (Russia) and Balkans
The BalkansComposed of Greece, Bosnia, Serbia
Disputed territories of Alsace and Lorraine
Whats the bomb that is going to set Europe ablaze?
The Powder Keg of EuropeEurope on the eve of war
Germany declares war on France and war starts
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (Heir to Austria-Hungary)
1. A-H controlled Bosnia (Slavic country)
2. Serbia wanted to unite all Slavs (i.e. Bosnia)
3. Franz Ferdinand (A-H) Assassinated by Serbs
4. A-H issues ultimatum to Serbia
5. Serbia seeks Russian support (Slavic country)
6. A-H turns to Germany and gives A-H a blank check
7. Russia mobilizes
8. WarClick Me!
Europe on the eve of WWI
Germanys Von Schlieffen PlanA Stalemate occurs after the initial invasion and both sides take up defensive positions
Trench Warfare and Battle Lines