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The Road to War

The Road to War. Unit 2 Lesson 6 . 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. Warm Up.

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The Road to War

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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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