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Nationalism
Nationalism destabilized empires like Austria - Hungary and Ottoman Empire. Balkin region of Southeastern Europe. Serbia was a independent nation 1878 was challenged by Austria - Hungary. They wanted territory controlled by empire the Serbs lived there. Leading industrial nations wanted lands rich in natural resources. They wanted colonies in Africa and Pacific and China. -
Imperialism
The causes of imperialism are economic gain, militarism, nationalism, and social Darwinism. Economic gain are industrialists want raw materials for industries in home country. Militarism are colonial powers seek bases for naval forces that protect their global trade networks. Nationalism and social Darwinism are Imperialists feel a moral duty to spread their culture to people that are considered inferior. -
The Assassination of the Archduke
The assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand in June 28, 1914 hurls Europe toward war. Heir to throne of Austria - Hungry. He and his wife traveled to Sarajevo capital city in Austria Hungarian Province of Bosnia. Ethnic Serbs who believe Bosnia belonged to Serbia and saw Francis as a tyrant. The driver made wrong turns and Gavrilo Princip noticed the couple in the car and pulled a pistol and shot twice. Sophie and Francis died. People around world were shocked that lead to war. -
Alliances of World War 1
Alliances make nations overconfident and reckless. Before 1914 Germany, Austria, and Hungary were the Triple Alliance. France, Russia, and Great Britain were the Triple Entente Alliance. Leaders acted recklessly. They knew if they did declare war, powerful allies would fight with them. All countries wanted to be reliable partner. Leaders thought only of possible benefits of war. Leaders hoped foreign war would help to smooth over domestic problems.United States joined the Triple Entente Alliance -
Germany Blank Check
Kaiser Williams II (German emperor) assured Austria - Hungary he would stand by them. Austria - Hungary sent harsh ultimatum to Serbia. Germany demanded Serbia's cooperation investation assassination. Serbia did not agree to all demands. Austria - Hungary declared war on July 28, 1914 -
WWI begins
Austria - Russia wanted to help Serbia mobilized. Germany declared war on Russia. France declared war on Germany. Germany declared war on neutral Belgium so it could launch an invasion on France through that small country. Great Britain (treaties with France and Belgium) declared war on Germany. Less than a week the Central Powers of Germany and Austria - Hungary were at war with the Allied Powers of Britain, France, Russia, and Serbia. Ottoman Empire later joined the Central Powers. -
Sinking of a ship
Germany tried to Blocade Britain on February 1915 Germany began sinking Allied ships using U - boats. Blocade hit U.S. May 7, 1915 German U - boat sank British passengers ship the Luistania off coast of Ireland. Germans claimed ship carrying contriban. President Wilson still wanted peace. Americans were upset. Germany promised not to sink French ship The Sussex, Sussex Pledge promise not to sink passenger ships. -
Germany's resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare
Early in the war Britain and Germany were fighting in the oceans. Britain blockaded Germany's ports. Ships not carrying contraband were not supposed to be attacked. Germany disregarded this rule. In February Germany began sinking ships. On May 7, 1915 Germany sank a Allied ship. Germany promised not to sink more passenger ships. Later when the United States was joining the war, Germany began attacking all ships, with U-boats, to stop the U.S. before they could physically enter the war. -
Germany telegrams Mexico
In early 1917 American trade with Allies had sustained Britain and France. British blockade of Germany stopped flow of goods to Central Powers. January 1917 After shortages due to blockade Germany took action. Arthur Zimmerman sent a telegram to Mexico to ask them to declare war against the U.S. so they could get back the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The British intercepted the message and gave it to the U.S. Germany announced unrestricted sub warfare. -
United States goes to war.
In 1916 Congress had two laws to prepare for war. The National Defense Act, the Naval Construction Act. In early 1917 Arthur Zimmerman sent a telegram to Mexico to ask them to declare war against the U.S. so they could get back the states of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The British intercepted the message and gave it to the U.S. Germany announced unrestricted sub warfare. Wilson no longer called for peace. April 2, 1917 Congress was asked to declare war. April 6,1917 Congress declared war. -
U.S joins the war
Europe had been at war for many years. They started to reject the idea of a nation as a collection of different ethnic groups. The countries formed alliances vowing to protect their ally. This caused countries to enter into wars with their ally. The United States stayed clear of their differences. When Germany started attacking at sea, the U.S. decided to act. The allies were weak and tired from the long wars. No one knew what America could do, since we were a nation of different ethnic groups. -
Effects of WW1
After World War I the international order was unstable. The Allies wanted revenge on Germany, Lenin in Russia threatened revolution throughout the industrial world, and a wide spread of fear of communism spread throughout the United States. Farmers no longer had a market for their crops. Industrial workers had extra money and became consumers borrowing on credit. U.S. developed a surplus of goods. There were tariffs on imported goods, This all led to the collapse of the American economy. -
Treaty of Versailes
President Wilson went to the Paris Peace Conference in Versailles in the former palace of Louis XIV. He had a list of Fourteen Points that would establish "peace without victory." France and Britain rejected the policy. They wanted Germany blamed for the war and reparations for war damage. The only point that Wilson got was the League of Nations. Returning home the U.S. senate refused to ratify the treaty. Congress did not want to protect other countries going to war. -
Dawes Plan and Young Plan
After the war, there was a problem deciding what Germany was expected to pay in reparations, the German economy was unstable and making payments was difficult. In January, 1923 Germany defaulted and the German currency collapsed. The Allies could not pay their war debts without Germany paying. Congress refused to dismiss the Allies debt. The Bank of International Settlement was formed. Owen J. Young lent 2 million dollars. The United States was now connected to Europe. -
The cause of the Great Depression
In the 1920's the United States was in a great economic boom. Consumers and investors had great confidence in the prosperity. Industrial workers had money to spend and also took advantage of credit and buying installments. Investors bought stocks at a low price and waited for the value to go up before selling. Stocks were also bought on margin. The government also limited the supply available. Economy started on a downward slide. The stock market failed and the banks failed on November 1, 1929. -
Rise of Hitler
Adolph Hitler was born April 20, 1889 in Austria-Hungary. He moved to Germany in 1913. He was a German politician who became the leader of the Nazi Party. He was the Chancellor of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and became the Fuher of Nazi Germany from 1934 to 1945. He started World War II in Europe with the invasion of Poland. He gained popularity by promoting Germanism,, anti-semitism, and anti-communism. He was an excellent speaker and got Germans to trust him. He later took the life of millions. -
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