World War 1 - M.A.I.N. Causes

CAUSE 1: "M" is for Militarism

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What does MILITARISM mean? Explain it in your own words.

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Watch the video below from BBC about militarism as a cause leading to WW1 (only up to 2:20 min).
Identify TWO different pieces of EVIDENCE or specific examples of militarism increasing tensions in Europe prior to 1914:

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Based on the table above, which country in Europe was most obviously involved in an arms race (or competition to have the best military) at the beginning of the 20th century?

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Justify your previous answer with at least one clear and specific piece of evidence (numeric data) from the table:

CAUSE 2: "A" is for Alliances

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What does an ALLIANCE between countries mean? Explain in your own words.

1. Learn the location of the main countries in Europe at the outbreak of World War 1 (1914) by playing the following online geography game:

https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3480

2. Now, apply the information in the ALLIANCES chart below in order to answer the questions on the blank political map of Europe that follows:

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Why did Germany create an alliance with Austria-Hungary and later with Italy, the so called Triple Alliance in the late 1800s?

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How did France and Russia (and later on, England) react to this move by Germany?

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How did the multiple ALLIANCES that existed in Europe prior to 1914 raise tensions in the continent and contributed to the outbreak of the war? Justify your answer with specific evidence from the above timeline.

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During WW1, the ALLIED POWERS (or simply the ALLIES) were basically the "old" ______________________________ with some new allies.

Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy)

Triple Entente (Great Britain, France and Russia)

Balkan countries (Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia)

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During WW1, the CENTRAL POWERS were basically the "old" ______________________________ with some new partners, such as the Ottoman Empire.

Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy), but Italy joined the other side.

Triple Entente (Great Britain, France and Russia)

Balkan countries (Serbia, Bulgaria, Macedonia)

GOING FURTHER...

1. Explore CAUSES 1 and 2 of World War 1 further by READING and taking Cornell NOTES (on paper) about how MILITARISM and ALLIANCES in Europe helped prompt the continent into war:

1.1 Read the "Modern World History" textbook chapter (books can be found in the classroom) about the Great War: READ only pages 408 and 409 (top half of the page)

1.2 Take FOCUSED notes using the Cornell Note Taking Format

1.3 CHALLENGE! Why was Otto Von Bismarck a "diplomatic genius"? Record your answer in the SUMMARY part of your Cornell notes.

ACTIVITY 1: WW1 - M.A.I.N. CAUSES - Militarism, Alliances

World War 1 - M.A.I.N. Causes

CAUSE 1: "M" is for Militarism

CAUSE 2: "A" is for Alliances

ACTIVITY 1: WW1 - M.A.I.N. CAUSES - Militarism, Alliances

World War 1 - M.A.I.N. Causes

CAUSE 1: "M" is for Militarism

What does MILITARISM mean? Explain it in your own words.

Watch the video below from BBC about militarism as a cause leading to WW1 (only up to 2:20 min). Identify TWO different pieces of EVIDENCE or specific examples of militarism increasing tensions in Europe prior to 1914:

Based on the table above, which country in Europe was most obviously involved in an arms race (or competition to have the best military) at the beginning of the 20th century?

Justify your previous answer with at least one clear and specific piece of evidence (numeric data) from the table:

CAUSE 2: "A" is for Alliances

What does an ALLIANCE between countries mean? Explain in your own words.

Why did Germany create an alliance with Austria-Hungary and later with Italy, the so called Triple Alliance in the late 1800s?

How did France and Russia (and later on, England) react to this move by Germany?

How did the multiple ALLIANCES that existed in Europe prior to 1914 raise tensions in the continent and contributed to the outbreak of the war? Justify your answer with specific evidence from the above timeline.

During WW1, the ALLIED POWERS (or simply the ALLIES) were basically the "old" ______________________________ with some new allies.

During WW1, the CENTRAL POWERS were basically the "old" ______________________________ with some new partners, such as the Ottoman Empire.

GOING FURTHER...

What does MILITARISM mean? Explain it in your own words.

Watch the video below from BBC about militarism as a cause leading to WW1 (only up to 2:20 min). Identify TWO different pieces of EVIDENCE or specific examples of militarism increasing tensions in Europe prior to 1914:

Based on the table above, which country in Europe was most obviously involved in an arms race (or competition to have the best military) at the beginning of the 20th century?

Justify your previous answer with at least one clear and specific piece of evidence (numeric data) from the table:

What does an ALLIANCE between countries mean? Explain in your own words.

#6 represents which country...?

#7 represents which country?

#8 represents which country?

#9 represents which country?

#10 represents which country?

#11 represents which country?

#12 represents which country?

#13 represents which country?

#14 represents which country?

What countries formed the Triple Alliance? During what period of time did it form?

When did France and Britain form an alliance, called the Entente Cordiale?

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente (the core of the Allied Powers or simply the Allies during WW1)? How long did it take to fully form as an alliance?

Which nation is located between Germany and France?

Why did Germany create an alliance with Austria-Hungary and later with Italy, the so called Triple Alliance in the late 1800s?

How did France and Russia (and later on, England) react to this move by Germany?

How did the multiple ALLIANCES that existed in Europe prior to 1914 raise tensions in the continent and contributed to the outbreak of the war? Justify your answer with specific evidence from the above timeline.

During WW1, the ALLIED POWERS (or simply the ALLIES) were basically the "old" ______________________________ with some new allies.

During WW1, the CENTRAL POWERS were basically the "old" ______________________________ with some new partners, such as the Ottoman Empire.

GOING FURTHER...

#6 represents which country...?

#7 represents which country?

#8 represents which country?

#9 represents which country?

#10 represents which country?

#11 represents which country?

#12 represents which country?

#13 represents which country?

#14 represents which country?

What countries formed the Triple Alliance? During what period of time did it form?

When did France and Britain form an alliance, called the Entente Cordiale?

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente (the core of the Allied Powers or simply the Allies during WW1)? How long did it take to fully form as an alliance?

Which nation is located between Germany and France?

Watch the video below from BBC about militarism as a cause leading to WW1 (only up to 2:20 min).
Identify TWO different pieces of EVIDENCE or specific examples of militarism increasing tensions in Europe prior to 1914:

Watch the video below from BBC about militarism as a cause leading to WW1 (only up to 2:20 min).
Identify TWO different pieces of EVIDENCE or specific examples of militarism increasing tensions in Europe prior to 1914:

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente (the core of the Allied Powers or simply the Allies during WW1)?
How long did it take to fully form as an alliance?

Which countries were part of the Triple Entente (the core of the Allied Powers or simply the Allies during WW1)?
How long did it take to fully form as an alliance?