World War I

World War I

Known as the Great War

Berlin Conference of 1884

• Africa = TONS of resources for the Industrial Revolution

• Divided Africa among European countries

• Africans suffered greatly

• Imperialism = countries conquering other countries

What caused World War I?

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Nationalism

Four Causes for WWI (M.A.I.N.)

• Militarism - glorify and love the strength and power of your military

• Alliances - partnership with other countries (you have my back, I have yours)

• Imperialism - controlling and conquering other countries for their resources

• Nationalism - extreme and obsessive pride in one's country

Militarism

• glorifying your military

• "My army can kick your army's a**"

Alliance

• Partnerships/Friendships

• "You watch my back, I watch yours."

• Your country gets attacked, I have to back you up.

Imperialism

• one country conquering another for their resources

Nationalism

• EXTREME pride in one's country

• Not healthy

• "My country is better than you. WE'RE better than you. I'M better than you!"

Multiple Choice

Which of the following means glorifying the strength and power of the military?

• Nationalism

• Alliances

• Militarism

Multiple Choice

Which of the following caused the creation of European colonies in Africa?

• Spanish-American war

• Berlin Conference of 1884

• World War I

Multiple Choice

Which is the best definition of European imperialism?

• Cooperation between nations in Europe.

• Nations controlling and conquering other countries to get their resources.

• A democratic system of self-government for colonies.

Poll

Is imperialism (controlling other places for their resources) the right thing to do?

• Yes, both countries benefit

• No, one country always ends up abusing the other country.

• It depends on what happens to both countries.

The "spark" that started World War I

• Assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife

• June 1914

• One month later, all hell broke loose

June 1914

• Gavrilo Princip (Serbian)

• Ferdinand and Sofie are assassinated

• Pure accident

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was the ‘spark’ that started World War I?

• Italy’s decision to join the Allies

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Germany’s attack on Russia

Multiple Choice

What country was the first to declare war after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

• Russia

• Austria-Hungary

• Germany

Trench Warfare

• Fought in France

• 400 miles long

• Machine guns would not allow Germans or French to advance very far

Multiple Choice

Most fighting of the war took place in a 400 mile long trench line in this ALLIED nation.

• France

• Austria-Hungary

• Germany

Multiple Choice

This nation had to fight enemies on both its Eastern and Western borders. They suffered the heaviest losses of all the Central Powers and were forced to admit that they started the war.

• Great Britain

• Germany

• Austria-Hungary

Multiple Choice

What technology of war made it impossible for armies to advance very far in trench warfare?

• Machine Guns that could fire up to 500 bullets a minute

• U-boat submarines that made it difficult to supply troops

• Tanks that could cross ‘no mans’ land

1918 - The End of the Great War

• America!

• Fresh Troops

• New Guns

• Resource

Multiple Choice

Which of the following BEST caused the German defeat during World War I?

• The Ottoman empire betrayed the Germans and joined the Allies.

• Russia eventually overwhelmed (overpowered) Germany.

• The entry of the USA and new allied technology overwhelmed Germany.

The Treaty of Versailles

• Ended the War

• Germany had to pay France for all the damage

• Germany had to reduce its army

• Germany had to admit they started the war

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT part of the Treaty of Versailles?

• Germany had to unify with Austria

• Germany had to reduce their military

• Germany had to pay reparations

• Germany had to agree to a ‘war guilt’ clause

The Treaty of Versailles

• Germans were very angry with the treaty

• Led to the Rise of Adolph Hitler and World War II 20 years later

What is "propaganda"?

• Trying to convince you of something

• May or may not be true

• Propaganda is not considered a good word

Multiple Choice

What is the message of this political cartoon?

• Opening schools in a pandemic is dangerous.

• Opening schools in a pandemic is safe.

• We should move Halloween to August.

Multiple Choice

What is the message of this cartoon?

• Students in China don't study.

• Students in India don't study.

• Students in America don't study.

Multiple Choice

What is the message of this political cartoon?

• Africa took America's resources

• America and Africa are friends

• The U.S. took Africa's resources

Multiple Choice

What is the message of this political cartoons?

• Men are hungry for cake

• Countries are dividing Africa

• The man is going to kill the men

Multiple Choice

What is the message of this political cartoon?

• neutrality has let people die

• neutrality has saved lives

• neutrality has made everyone happy

Multiple Choice

What is the message of this political cartoon?

• European countries are blaming each other for starting WWI

• Europe has become a peaceful place

• Europe is helping Africa