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Imperalism
Imperialism: increasing a countries power and influence by diplomacy or military force. Britain and France are examples of countries that had power and influence in other countries such as Canada, India, Ceylon, and many other countries. -
Nationalism
Nationalism: Patriotism
Nationalism was another huge factor in the start of World War I. It's a extreme form of loyalty to one's country. Speeches and newspapers fueled nationalism. Nationalism made countries and people think their country was a strong force. -
Militarism
Militarism: a belief that a country should maintain a strong military.
Military spending increased years before the war. Military became an big part in European politics, where military leaders became government ministers. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was a huge part in the start of World War I. -
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was another big factor in the start of World War I. Only a month after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife Sophie, World War I started. -
Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany pledges that Germany will support Austria-Hungary on whatever they decide to do with their conflict with Serbia. -
Alliances of World War I
France, Britain, Russia, Italy, and the United States made up the Allies. The Central Powers were Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria. -
World War I begins(where it started, Britain's entry into the War)
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28th, 1914, starting World War I. Germany later declared war on Russia on August 1st, then declared war on France on August 3rd. On August 4th, Germany attacked France through Belgium, causing Britain to declare war on Germany. -
Sinking of the Lusitania.
Germany declared submarine warfare against Great Britain. Germany U-Boats destroyed a British passenger ship, believing to be smuggling arms. This resulted in angering Americans. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman telegram was a secret communication from the German Foreign Office, proposing an alliance between Germany and Mexico if the United States entered the war. -
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare.
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare resulted in the United States joining World War I. German navy ships attacked merchant ships and attacked the Lusitania, resulting in 128 American deaths. This caused President Woodrow Wilson to demand that the Germans stop unrestricted submarine warfare, which worked for a while. However, the Germans started unrestricted submarine warfare. -
United State's entry into World War I and impact
The United States entered World War I because of Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, and the Zimmerman telegram played a role as well. America joining the war helped bring the war to a close in Western Europe. -
Effects of World War I
In World War I there was over 48 million deaths. Austria-Hungary dissolved, creating Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia. After World War I, disillusionment and rejection of war. -
Rise of Hitler
Adolf Hitler began his rise of power when he joined the political party Deutsche Arbeiterpartei in September 1919. From here, he worked his way up the party. -
Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that ended the war between the Allied powers and Germany. The Treaty of Versailles made Germany agree to anything, and made Germany had to accept the blame for starting the war. Germany's military power ended up being reduced. -
Dawes Plan and Young Plan
The Dawes Plan was to ensure payments of reparations by Germany after World War I ended. The Young Plan was more reparation payments. The Young Plan reduced the amount Germany owed. -
Great Depression
The Great Depression was a weakness in the economy. It started with the crash of the stock market, when 16 million stocks were sold by investors, who lost faith in America's economy. Other causes of the Great Depression was bank failures, reduction in purchasing across the board, and drought conditions.
