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Alliances
The WWI started of with a war between 2 countries. However, due to alliances dating back to 1879, other countries got involved, making a huge mess. -
Imperialism
Imperialism was a great part at the time. Most powerful countries had imperialism territories. Territories of the U.S. consisted of places like: Guam, Philippines, and Puerto Rico. -
WWI Began
Many have different theories of when The WWI began. Some sa that it began the moment war was declared, many say it was from the Blank Check; however, I think it begun with The Spark. I think it began the moment of the assassination. -
The Spark
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife, Sophie, b a Serbian nationalist, sparked what was later known as WWI. People to this day wonder, "Was it really just one fanatic? Was it really planned by the government?" -
Blank Check.
Kaiser William II promised German support in everything for Austria against Serbia. This became known as the Blank Check. -
Austria - Hungary declares war on Serbia.
Declaring war on Serbia caused Germany to come into this mess. Why was war Declared? Nationalism is the answer. A nationalist killed Duke and that is how the WWI started. -
Russia's Millitarism
In reaction to he declaration of war of Austria - Hungary on Serbia, Russia completely mobilized their troops. -
Unrestricted Warefare
Germany declared the area around the Great Britain a war zone. Meaning that all merchant ships, including those from neutral countries, would be attacked by the German navy. A series of attacks on merchant ships followed the scandalous sinking of the British ship Lusitania by a German U-boat on May 7, 1915. -
Lusithania
A luxurious British ocean liner was torpedoed by a German U-Boat on the so called 'war zone' which was on the southern coast of Ireland. On the Lusitania, 1,201 people on board drowned, including 128 Americans. Although the Lusitania was a British ship and it was carrying supplies, it was principally a passenger ship. International scandal led by the U.S resulted in German U-Boat warfare for 2 years. -
Zimmerman Telegram
The Zimmerman Telegram was a letter written from Germany to Mexico to declare war against the United States. It was German attempt to entice Mexico into an alliance against the United States. Germany's main purpose for this Telegram was to slow down the U.S. help. -
U.S. Entry + Impact
Having that the Zimmerman Telegram was the last drop, In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson requested a declaration of war against Germany. Wilson provided list of Germany’s violation of its pledge to suspend unrestricted submarine warfare in the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean to the congress. On April 6, 1917, the U.S. Senate voted in support to declare war on Germany. -
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that had multiple goals and plans for handling Germany. Due to Germany's reputation, fearing that the history will repeat, series of strict restraints were placed upon them. However, England, France, and America put together the treaty to prevent that from happening. -
Effects of WWI
Killed - more than 9 million
Wounded - 21 million
Civilian casualties - around 10 million -
Rise of Hitler pt.1
Hitler, after sitting his jail sentence for attempted overthrow of authorities in Munich, rebuilds a Nazi party and establishes effective propaganda. Promising people better life and support, Hitler wins over many's hearts and keeps fighting his way to power. -
Dawes and Young Plan
The Dawes Plan - proposed by Charles G. Dawes, attempt in 1924 to solve the WWI reparations. The plan provided an end to Allied occupation, and a payment plan for Germany to follow for war reparations. Young Plan - adopted in 1929 to replace it. -
The Great Depression
United States Stock Market crashed, beginning a major economic crisis, The Great Depression. By 1934, up to 15 million Americans were unemployed with almost half of country's banks failed. The horrible crisis that came upon the USA didn't only affect the USA, it effected all of the countries around the world. -
Rise of Hitler pt.2
After the Great Depression hit the U.S.A., Hitler promises his people his help and support. Finally, after the death of Hindenburg, Hitler gains full power.
