The World War I Era 1914-1920 Overview
The causes and events of World War I and how it led to a global conflict involving major powers. Learn about the alliances, imperialism, and nationalism that contributed to the war, as well as the progression of the conflict and the impact of modern warfare.
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Chapter 19 THE WORLD WAR I ERA 1914-1920
Review - American Foreign Policy 1776- Revolution 1796- Washington s Farewell Address warning? 1812- Second War for Independence 1823- Monroe Doctrine 1846-1848- US-Mexican War 1898- Spanish American War 1907- The Great White Fleet https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUOPq61dJ3M And then,,,,,,,,
THE ROAD TO WAR What were the main causes of World War I? How did the conflict expand to draw in much of Europe? In what ways did the United States respond to the war in Europe?
THE ROAD TO WAR Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism
THE ROAD TO WAR Immediate cause ?? June 28, 1914. Franz Ferdinand heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire visiting Bosnia, a new Austro-Hungarian province shot by Gavrilo Princip 19-year-old Serbian nationalist believed that Austria-Hungary had no right to rule Bosnia.
THE CONFLICT EXPANDS June 28,1914 Archduke Franz Ferdinand heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and his wife are assassinated in Sarajevo. July 28 Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. July 31 As an ally of Serbia, Russia announces full mobilization of her armed forces. August 1 Germany mobilizes her armed forces and declares war on Russia. August 3 Germany declares war on France. August 4 Germany declares war on neutral Belgium and invades in a right flanking move designed to defeat France quickly. As a result of this invasion, Britain declares war on Germany.
THE CONFLICT EXPANDS CENTRAL POWERS GERMANY AUSTRIA-HUNGARY OTTOMAN EMPIRE ALLIED POWERS GREAT BRITAIN FRANCE RUSSIA SERBIA
CAUSES OF WWI The Causes of WWI *Video by Erika Glover via YouTube
STALEMATE & MODERN WARFARE September 1914 war had reached a stalemate, a situation in which neither side is able to gain an advantage. French and British forces stopped a German advance near Paris both sides holed up in trenches separated by an empty no man s land. Small gains in land resulted in huge numbers of human casualties. Both sides continued to add new allies, hoping to gain an advantage.
STALEMATE & MODERN WARFARE Two Front War Schlieffen Plan Number 42 Big Bertha! Defeat France before Russia mobilizes Downside? Hello Great Britain! Success?
STALEMATE & MODERN WARFARE Tannenburg Two Front War Rennenkampf Samsonov Hindenburg Ludendorf Result? Clear to everyone now that this wasn t going to be a short war