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Eraly World History. May 2010. Causes of WWI. Learning Objectives & Activities. Brainstorm and discuss possible reasons for the start of WWI Learn historical facts about the relations among the countries involved in WWI Learn about the geopolitical changes in Europe before the onset of WWI - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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May 2010May 2010Causes of WWI
Learning Objectives & Learning Objectives & ActivitiesActivities
Brainstorm and discuss possible Brainstorm and discuss possible reasons for the start of WWIreasons for the start of WWI
Learn historical facts about the Learn historical facts about the relations among the countries relations among the countries involved in WWIinvolved in WWI
Learn about the geopolitical changes Learn about the geopolitical changes in Europe before the onset of WWIin Europe before the onset of WWI
Learn details about the Triple Learn details about the Triple Alliance and the Dual Entente Alliance and the Dual Entente
Recall TimeRecall Time
How many types of imperialism do How many types of imperialism do you remember?you remember?
Why do countries become interested Why do countries become interested in building an empire?in building an empire?
What are some of the benefits and What are some of the benefits and disadvantages of being an empire?disadvantages of being an empire?
How many empires can you cite that How many empires can you cite that fit with your recollection?fit with your recollection?
Imperialism & EmpiresImperialism & Empires
Imperialism Advantages Imperialism Advantages DisadvantagesDisadvantages
EconomicEconomic Markets Enemies Markets Enemies Military Respect EnvyMilitary Respect Envy Territorial Influence CostTerritorial Influence Cost Cultural Economy Cultural Economy
VulnerabilityVulnerabilityEmpires: Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Muslim, Aztec, Inca,
Europe in 1900: a look back Europe in 1900: a look back into historyinto history
In 1871 Germany In 1871 Germany becomes unifiedbecomes unified
Kaiser William I rules Kaiser William I rules GermanyGermany
In 1880 Russia and In 1880 Russia and signed “Reinsurance signed “Reinsurance Treaties” to protect Treaties” to protect each othereach other
1888 Kaiser William I 1888 Kaiser William I dies-his successor dies-his successor Frederick dies within Frederick dies within 3 months3 months
Kaiser William II Kaiser William II ascends to powerascends to power
German Emperor
William I
German Emperor Frederick III
German Emperor William German Emperor William IIII
Wilhelm IIWilhelm II of of Prussia and Prussia and Germany, Germany, Friedrich Friedrich Wilhelm Wilhelm Viktor Viktor Albrecht von Albrecht von HohenzollerHohenzollernn (January 27, (January 27, 1859 - June 4, 1859 - June 4, 1941) was the 1941) was the last German last German Emperor Emperor ((KaiserKaiser) and ) and the last King the last King ((KönigKönig) of ) of Prussia from Prussia from 1888 - 1918. 1888 - 1918.
William II & RussiaWilliam II & Russia William II disliked William II disliked
terms and terms and conditions of treaty conditions of treaty with Russiawith Russia
Wanted to build a Wanted to build a German NavyGerman Navy
Disagreed with Disagreed with Prime Minister of Prime Minister of Prussia Otto Von Prussia Otto Von Bismarck; Bismarck Bismarck; Bismarck resigns in 1890resigns in 1890
William II did not William II did not renew ‘Reinsurance renew ‘Reinsurance Treaty” in 1890Treaty” in 1890
Otto Von Bismarck
Emperor William II
So, what’s Russia to do?So, what’s Russia to do?
Procure a partnership with another Procure a partnership with another countrycountry
Question for YOU!!Question for YOU!!
Which country/countries would Russia Which country/countries would Russia consider as a potential partner? consider as a potential partner?
Why? Why?
New Russian PartnerNew Russian Partner
But, why France?But, why France?
France had been lending money to France had been lending money to Russia since 1888-Remember Russia since 1888-Remember Catherine ICatherine I
France had been isolated in EuropeFrance had been isolated in Europe France feared an attack and needed France feared an attack and needed
partners to feel protectedpartners to feel protected Russia and France signed a treaty Russia and France signed a treaty
called the “Dual Entente” (Published called the “Dual Entente” (Published in 1895)in 1895)
The Dual EntenteThe Dual Entente
Provisions of the treaty:Provisions of the treaty: France supports Russia if Russian is France supports Russia if Russian is
attacked by Germanyattacked by Germany Russia supports France if attacked by Russia supports France if attacked by
GermanyGermany If any member of the Triple Alliance If any member of the Triple Alliance
(Germany, Austria-Hungary, and (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) mobilized, Russia and France Italy) mobilized, Russia and France would mobilizewould mobilize
What about Germany?What about Germany?
Would there be any consequences for Would there be any consequences for Germany?Germany?
In pairs:In pairs: Work with a partner and Work with a partner and write a list of possible consequences write a list of possible consequences for Germany, after Russia and France for Germany, after Russia and France signed their treaty, the signed their treaty, the Dual EntenteDual Entente..
Some consequences for Some consequences for GermanyGermany
France was no longer isolated in France was no longer isolated in EuropeEurope
Germany now faced two threats on Germany now faced two threats on two fronts!two fronts!
European Realignment European Realignment
RecapRecap Germany decided to not to sign any treaty with Germany decided to not to sign any treaty with
Russia and wanted to build up their navy.Russia and wanted to build up their navy.
>> Russia and France became Allies after Russia and France became Allies after Kaiser William II made no attempt to stay on Kaiser William II made no attempt to stay on friendly terms.friendly terms.
>> By 1895 Europe had two hostile alliances By 1895 Europe had two hostile alliances facing each other: facing each other:
The Triple AllianceThe Triple Alliance and and The Dual EntenteThe Dual Entente. . Why and when does the Tripe Alliance become Why and when does the Tripe Alliance become
the Central Powers?the Central Powers?
Homework AssignmentHomework Assignment Find this presentation on Teacherweb Find this presentation on Teacherweb
and follow this link:and follow this link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/
worldwars/wwone/origins_01.shtml#twoworldwars/wwone/origins_01.shtml#two Read sections “Early signs in Europe” & Read sections “Early signs in Europe” &
“German Strategies” “German Strategies” Extract information on the assassination Extract information on the assassination
of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and Germany’s intentions. Write a summary Germany’s intentions. Write a summary and bring to class tomorrow.and bring to class tomorrow.
““The War to End All The War to End All Wars”Wars”
Thank YouThank You