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Understanding the Causes of World War I: Nationalism, Imperialism, and Alliances

This lesson explores the main causes of World War I, focusing on nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and the alliance systems that shaped Europe's political landscape. Students will identify how these long-term factors, along with industrialization and the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, drew nations into conflict. A map activity will illustrate wartime alliances, providing a visual understanding of how the complex web of treaties and national interests led to the outbreak of war. Discussions on America's response will also be included.

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Understanding the Causes of World War I: Nationalism, Imperialism, and Alliances

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  1. The Road to War Unit 2 Lesson 6

  2. Objectives: • Identify the main causes of World War I. • Explain the event that drew Europe into war. • Complete a map activity that illustrates WWI alliances.

  3. Warm Up • How did industrialization and imperialism set the stage for US involvement in world affairs? • Industrialization – need for new resources & markets abroad • Imperialism – stronger navy & oversees activity , “paradox of power”

  4. Long-Term Causes WWI

  5. Long-Term Causes WWI • Nationalism • Interests & unity ahead of global cooperation. • Patriotism & pride • Imperialism • Competition among major powers of Europe for power & influence • Militarism • Armed forces & navies as tool for diplomacy • More powerful than potential enemy • Alliance Systems • Shared fears, hostilities, desires led Euro nations to sign mutual defense treaties • International Anarchy • No internatl org. w/power to resolve disputes or force nations into (or out of) action

  6. Think-Pair-Share • How do events in Europe compare to what the US was experiencing at the time? • Nationalism? • Imperialism? • Militarism? • Alliances?

  7. Immediate Cause WWI • 6-28-1914: A-H Archduke Ferdinand & wife assassinated in Sarajevo, Bosnia. • 7-23: A-H, backed by “blank check” from GRM, list of demands for Serbia • 7-28: Serbia refuses, A-H declares war, RUS aids Serbia, FRA aids RUS • 8-1: GRM war on RUS to aid A-H • 8-3: GRM war on FRA…troops into BEL • 8-4: GB war on GRM for BEL. JPN aids GB

  8. Map Activity- Read ALL Directions!

  9. Closure • What is America’s response to the events in Europe? • Shock, concern • Divided loyalties • Official neutrality

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