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Causes of the Great War 1914-1918

Causes of the Great War 1914-1918. Nationalism. Definition: The feeling of deep loyalty to one’s people and homeland. The Reaction to war in Great Britain – Trafalgar Square. The reaction to war in Germany – Munich 1914. The reaction to war in Russia – The Winter Palace, 1914.

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Causes of the Great War 1914-1918

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  1. Causes of the Great War1914-1918

  2. Nationalism Definition: The feeling of deep loyalty to one’s people and homeland.

  3. The Reaction to war in Great Britain – Trafalgar Square

  4. The reaction to war in Germany – Munich 1914

  5. The reaction to war in Russia – The Winter Palace, 1914

  6. The Alliance System

  7. The Alliance System:The Triple Entente

  8. The Alliance System:The Triple Alliance

  9. Imperialism Definition: A policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force.

  10. Militarism Definition: The belief in the power of a strong armies and navies to decide issues. • Arms Race between Germany and Great Britain

  11. The HMS Dreadnought

  12. Crises Preceding the War • A series of conflicts, beginning in 1905, that led to the outbreak of war in 1914. • Revealed a state of tension between the great powers of the world … • The Balkans • Serbia’s growing power and influence …

  13. The Balkan Powder Keg

  14. The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand • Franz Ferdinand – The Heir to the Austro-Hungarian thrown • The Black Hand – Serbian Terrorist Group • GavriloPrincip – Assassin who killed Ferdinand

  15. How Does this Affect Canada? • Britain still determined Canada’s foreign affairs • When Britain went to war, Canada also went to war. English Reaction • Wilfred Laurier: “There is in Canada but one mind and one heart … When Britain is at war, Canada is at war also.” French Reaction • Henry Bourassa: “To contribute within the bounds of her strength … to the combined efforts of France and England”

  16. How does this affect Canada? • Prime Minster Robert Borden established the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) (25,000) • Colonel Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia had been expanding the Canadian militia for years • Thousands volunteered – $1.00 day/pay • Within 1 week, 10,000 Canadian volunteered • Men – Soldiers, Medics, Engineers, construction workeres • Women – Nurses & Ambulance drivers

  17. How Does this affect Canada • Valcartier – Canadian Training Center

  18. Your Assignment: Reaction to War News Article

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