Essential Questions
How might imperialism lead to conflict?
What are the 4 main causes of WWI? How does technology affect war? Vocabulary
Militarism — A policy of glorifying military power and keeping a standing army always prepared for war
Alliances — agreements between nations to aid and protect one another Nationalism — A strong feeling of pride in and devotion to one's country Triple Entente — A military alliance between Great Britain, France, and Russia in the years preceding World War I. Triple Alliance — Alliance among Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy at the end of the 19th century; part of European alliance system and balance of power prior to World War I. Archduke Franz Ferdinand — Archduke of Austria Hungary assassinated by a Serbian in 1914. His murder was one of the causes of WW I. System of Alliances — this system is the treaties of assistance which called on members to support one another if attacked Schlieffen Plan — A strategy drawn up by Germany to avoid fighting a war on two fronts. Trench warfare — A form of warfare in which opposing armies fight each other from trenches dug in the battlefield. Lusitania — A British passenger ship that was sunk by a German U-Boat on May 7, 1915. 128 Americans died. The sinking greatly turned American opinion against the Germans, helping the move towards entering the war. Stalemate — A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible VideoNotesThe Century: America's Time -- Shell Shock, Part 1
We will watch the first part of the WWI documentary. It is 15 minutes long. You will take 15 minutes.
Map!
Map: Color and label the Map. Use the map on Page 565 to help you.
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