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Militarism
Militarism is the policy of building up or creating a large military and having better weapons than any other country. Because of militarism the search for alliances was much stronger and cultures started to believe that war was good for the nations. -
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Alliances
Alliance is when countries come together with an agreement to help defend each other. In 1882 a triple alliance was formed with Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. With this alliance they were sure to leave France and other countries defenseless. But 15 years later France, Britain, and Russia formed their own triple entente. This eventually led to a world war because once Germany and France got in war all the alliances would be forced to be involved. -
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Imperialism
Imperialism is when a country tries to extend its power through military force. Some examples are as Germany threatened to take Morocco from France. Also Britain and Russia fought over Asia. Imperialism brought tension between alliances and countries who don't interact into conflict. This led to The Russo Japanese War. -
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Nationalism
Nationalism is pride in one country and the thought of their country being better than any other. Because of this old countries became aggressive and new countries are trying to take over other countries. -
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie
Archduke Franz and Sophie Ferdinand were shot by a Bosnian Serb nationalist during a visit to Bosnian Capital. The Austria-Hungary government saw the assassination as an attack on the country. They believed that the Serbians were part of the attack, and Russia began to protect Serbia. Then France began to mobilize and Germany declared war on France. This was one of the causes of start of World War I. -
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie
Archduke Franz and Sophie Ferdinand were shot by a Bosnian Serb nationalist during a visit to Bosnian Capital. The Austria- Hungary government saw the assassination as an attack on the country. They believed that the Serbians were part of the attack. Russia began to protect Serbia. Germany declared war on Russia. Then France began to mobilize and Germany declared war on France and the World War l began. -
Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
After almost a week of Ferdinand's assassination Germany promised to support Austria-Hungary. Germany tells Austria- Hungary that they have a blank check, meaning Austria-Hungary can declare war on Serbia and do anything with Germany's support. -
Germany's Blank Check to Austria-Hungary
After almost a week of Ferdinand assassination, Germany promised to support Austria- Hungary. Germany told Austria-Hungary that they have a blank check meaning that they can declare war on Serbia and do anything with Germany's support. -
Beginning of World War I
The biggest cause that started the first world war was the assassination of the Ferdinands. On July 28, Austria declared war on Serbia. Great Britain and Belgium had an alliance. When Germany attacked France, Britain declared war on Germany. -
The start of World War l
The biggest cause that started WWl was the assassination of the Ferdinand. On July 28 Austria declared War on Serbia. Great Britain and Belgium had an alliance. When Germany attacked France, Britain declared war on Germany. -
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
In the early 1915 unrestricted submarine warfare was the first introduction to World War l. Germany declared war around the British isles, which merchant ships would be attacking. -
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
In the early 1915 unrestricted submarine warfare was the first introduction to the World war i Germany declared war around the British isles, which merchant ships would be attacking. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The German submarine sank Lusitania during World War i. Lusitania thought to be caring only people on board but the Germans thought differently. They thought that the ship was carrying weapons and ammunition. When Lusitania was reaching Ireland the German submarine sunk the ship with all the passengers along. Later the British documents confirmed that the Lusitania was not only carrying the passengers but ammunition as well. This led to the US congress declaring war on Germany. -
Sinking of the Lusitania
The German submarine sank Lusitania during the World War l. Lusitania was thought that it was carrying only passengers on boards but the Germans thought differently. They had thought that they were carrying weapons and ammunition. When Lusitania was reaching Ireland the German submarine sunk the ship. Later the British documents confirmed that the Lusitania was actually carrying ammunition. This led to US congress declaring war o Germany. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram is a message calling to Mexico by the German foreign office to join the upcoming war against the US and in return and promise to help recover territory lost during the Mexican War. This was called by Arthur Zimmerman. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram is a message calling to Mexico by the German foreign office to join the upcoming war against the US and in return and promise to help recover territory lost in the Mexican war. This was called by Arthur Zimmerman. -
The end of World War l
World War l was one of the most deadliest time periods, their were over 38 million military and civilian casualties. Over 17 million died and over 20 million wounded. Statistics vary but the total casualties are around 37 million with Russia at the most of 9.15 million. After the WWl the Treaty of Versailles signed 9 new nations; Finland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. -
The end of World War l
World War l was one of the most deadliest periods in history. There were over 38 million military and civilian casualties. Over 17 million died and 20 million wounded. Statistics vary but the total casualties are around 37 million with Russia the most of 9.15 million. At the end of WWi, The Treaty of Versailles signed 9 new nations: Finland, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Poland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. -
Treaty of Versailles
On this day the treaty of Versailles was signed. Writing this treaty was to prevent war to start but instead it provoked it. England, France, and the US all wanted different things. Germany wasn't even part of it. The British and French wanted revenge and they got it. Germany lost land and many saw the Versailles Treaty as an attempt to destroy Germany. Eventually all parts signed the treaty being called " the unhappy compromise". The treaty did not hold and was the start of World War 2. -
Treaty of Versailles
On this day the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Instead of writing this treaty to prevent war it started WWii. England, France, and the US all wanted different things. Germany wasn't even part of it. The British and French wanted revenge and got it. Germany lost land and many saw the versailles treaty as an attempt to destroy Germany. Eventually all parts signed the treaty being called "the unhappy compromise". The treaty did not hold and was the start of WW2. -
Rise to Hitler
It started when Adolf Hitler joined the political party in Germany. Then the name was changed to what we most know as Nazi Party. Adolf Hitler's rise to power was very sudden. -
Rise to Hitler
It started when Adolf Hitler joined the political party in Germany. Then the name changed to something that we now know most as the Nazi Party. Adolf Hitler's rise to power was very sudden. -
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Great Depression
Right after the stock market crash of October 1929 the US fell in the deepest and longest downturn of history. Because of that millions of investors got wipes out. Investment dropped and many companies failed leaving many unemployed. By 1933 13 to 15 million americans were unemployed. President Franklin D. Roosevelt put some reform measures back into place and the World War 2 helped american industries. -
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Great Depression
Right after the stock market crashed of October 1929 the US fell in the deepest and longest downturn of history. Because of that millions of investors got wiped out. INvestment dropped and many companies failed leaving many unemployed. By 1933 13 to 15 million americans were unemployed. President Franklin D. Roosevelt put some reform measures back into place and the WW2 helped Ame4rican industries.
