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1 THE GREAT WAR BEGINS

I. ALLIANCES FORM
The great powers of Europe: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Britain, France and Russia Alliances
Treaties were signed pledging to defend one another.

were formed to promote peace by creating powerful teams that no one would dare attack.

THE OPPOSITE HAPPENED! Allies during WWI

II. RIVALRIES AND NATIONALISM

With imperialism on the rise, great powers began to build up their armies and navies.
Nationalism created competition for colonies leading European nations to the brink of war.
Aggressive nationalism also caused tension.

Rise of militarism helped to feed the arms race.

III. POWDER KEG IGNITES

The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

June 28, 1914

Austria-Hungary takes advantage of Germanys blank check. Serbia was given an ultimatum. Stop hating Austrians Punish Serbian officials involved in the shooting Austrians take part in investigation

IV. WORLD WAR I BEGINS

By August, battle lines were drawn. Italy and Britain remained neutral. July 28, 1914 Austria declares war on Serbia. August 3, 1914 Germanys invasion of neutral Belgium pushed Britain to declare war.

CAUSES OF WWI BANNER M.A.N.I.A.

In groups of 5, you will create a banner with details on the causes of WWI. The design is up to your group to decide, however, you must include the following on your banner:
Definition of the word, how it caused WWI, and image to help describe the word.

THE 2 GROUPS WITH THE BEST LOOKING BANNER WILL GET A FREEBIE ON A QUIZ.