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World War One

This brief history outlines the key causes and pivotal spark that ignited World War I. It discusses the long-established patterns of militarism, nationalism, imperialism, and entangling alliances that set the stage for conflict. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand is highlighted as the spark that triggered the war. The escalation of military engagement led to mechanized warfare and trench systems, resulting in devastating financial and human losses. Key points of remembrance, including Armistice Day, are also noted.

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World War One

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  1. World War One A Shortened History and Discussion 1914 - 1918

  2. Cause vs. Spark • A cause is (usually) a long-established pattern or trend that affects events over time • A spark is what “triggers” a war.

  3. 1. Militarism • The build up of the military or military resources. • Factory system growing / producing. • When one has a military ready-to-use, what might the government want to do with it….

  4. 2. Nationalism • Intense pride in one’s nation • Putting your nation’s interests above all others • Patriotism to the extreme!

  5. 3. Imperialism • Policy of extending a nation’s authority over other countries by economic, political, or military means. • Taking colonies or resources.

  6. 4. Entangling Alliances • Ally = friend • Alliance = a grouping of friendly nations for the purpose of mutual defense • Entangling Alliances = secret agreements between nations

  7. The SPARK! • Franz Ferdinand…no, not the band!

  8. Archduke Ferdinand from here Shot by Serbian “terrorists” here.

  9. Archduke Franz Ferdinand with wife Sophie in Sarajevo

  10. “The Black Hand”

  11. Allied Powers (Triple Entente) • Great Britain • France • Russia • Serbia • Italy • United States

  12. Central Powers • Austria-Hungary • Germany • Ottoman Empire (now Turkey) • Bulgaria

  13. Everybody In! • Because of treaties and alliances…became a world war! • US remained neutral until 1917.

  14. Mechanized warfare • Poison gas • Machine guns • Tanks • Airplane • Submarine

  15. Major Issue • Military tactics were still very much Napoleonic • Get in a straight line and march toward each other. • Advancements in technology? • Machine guns massacred those straight lines • Led to trench warfare!

  16. Trench Warfare

  17. Trench Systems

  18. Costs of War

  19. Loss of Property

  20. Financial Losses

  21. Europe 1922 Europe 1914

  22. “In Flanders Field”by John McCrae

  23. Poppy as Remembrance in Britain

  24. Armistice Day / Veterans’ Day • November 11, 1918 • 11 am • Ended Western Front of WW1 • Now Veterans’ Day

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