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Page 1: World War I Notes. What was WWI? A war between mostly European nations but also involved people from around the world. Around 20 million die in the war

World War I Notes

Page 2: World War I Notes. What was WWI? A war between mostly European nations but also involved people from around the world. Around 20 million die in the war

What was WWI?

• A war between mostly European nations but also involved people from around the world.

• Around 20 million die in the war.

• Takes place between 1914 and 1918.

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What were the causes of WWI?• Nationalism

– Lots of pride, competition between countries

• Militarism

– Buildup of armies, weapons, etc. War glorified.

• Imperialism

– Expanding empire, power important

• Alliances

– Ties them together, all have to fight when one does.

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Who was on each side?

• Central Powers:

–Germany

–Austria-Hungary

–Ottoman Empire

• Allied Powers:

–Great Britain

–France

–Russia

–United States (eventually)

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How did WWI start?

• Franz Ferdinand assassinated in Serbia.

• Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.

• Alliance system brings in the other countries.

• Russia on A-H, Germany on Russia, France on Germany & A-H, GB on Germany & A-H, Germany on GB & France, etc…

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Why did WWI end up a stalemate?

• What’s a stalemate?– Neither side can make a move to win.

• Machine gun. How did this change war? How was it fought before?

• Trenches “solution”.

• Millions die without gaining ground.

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What new weapons were used in WWI?

• Machine gun

• Poison gas

• Submarine

• Airplane

• Tank

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How did WWI end?

• Germany surrendered.

• Allies impose Treaty of Versailles.– Declares Germany guilty for war. – Germany must pay reparations to Allies.

• This sets the stage for WWII!

• League of Nations formed to try to prevent war in the future.

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