Today, in class, we got on the computers and talked about the WWI test tomorrow.
Some Causes--MINES and the ASSASSination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Also:
1. Militarialsm- Countries would build up their military
2. Nationalism- The thought that the loyalty to a person's country and desires are more important than any other countries.
3. System of Alliances- Countries would group up, or do such as stop trading with certain nations or what not.
We did battle blogs again today, and I prepared myself to study at home tonight.
What to Know
Chapter 11 Objectives-Part I
- Be able to identify characteristics of Europe in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s.
1. very nationalistic
2. willing to go to war to protect interests and national honor
3. industrialization was occurring
4. population was increasing
5. people were moving from rural areas to the city
6. due to the speed of change, traditional values and religion became less important
7. propaganda was common
8. democratic governments increased
a. more people could vote(the poor)
9. educating the masses was important
10. wealth and power was in the hands of a small percentage
of the population
11. many people were in poverty
12. due to #11, many people turned to labor unions and
socialism
13. countries competed with one another for markets, raw materials and colonies
14. countries also traded a lot with each other
15. imperialism became common
a. created “spheres of influence” in Africa and Asia
16. alliances developed
a. Triple Alliance
1. Germany, Austria-Hungary & Italy
b. Triple Entente
1. Great Britain, France & Russia
17.armies and navies were built up(militarism)
- Be able to identify the main causes of WWI and how they led to war. Mines, assassination of franz ferdinand,
- Be able to identify the countries of Europe during WWI and what alliance they belonged to.
- Be able to explain what and where the Powderkeg of Europe is and why it was called that.
- Be able to identify the event that started WWI. Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
- Be able to identify Germany’s war plan.
- Be able to identify the goals of the war for countries involved. (See below)
- Be able to describe what fighting was like in WWI. -Bad conditions, trench foot (when feet get infected after being wet so long)
WWI War Goals
There weren’t any real goals at first, but as time went on and casualties and costs increased, winning territory was a must.
France
-regain Alasace and Lorraine from Germany
-get the Saar Basin from Germany(rich in coal)
-create and independent Rhineland to create a buffer area between France and Germany
-cripple Germany’s military
-get German colonies in Africa
-get Turkish colonies in the Mid-East
Great Britain
-get German colonies in Africa
-get Turkish colonies in the Mid-East
Italy
-wanted land from Austria-Hungary
Russia
-wanted control of the Dardenelle and Bosporus Straits in Turkey
Austria-Hungary
-self preservation
Germany
-wanted part of France
-wanted Luxembourg and Belgium
-wanted most of western Russia
-make Austria-Hungary and the Balkans a “sphere of influence”
-take over French and British colonies in Africa
United States
-win and end the war
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Wilson’s 14 Points
1. An end to secret treaties
2. Freedom of the seas
3. Free trade for all countries
4. Disarmament
5. End to colonial claims
6. Self-determination for all countries- Russia
7. Restoration of Belgium
8. Restoration of France
9. Readjustment of Italy’s boundaries
10. Austria- Hungary would be given opportunity for autonomous development
11. Romania, Serbia, and Montenegro should be evacuated and restored
12. Turkey should be sovereign (independent)
13. Poland would be given their independence
14. The “League of Nations” would be developed
https://mrbruns.ning.com/group/ushistory/forum/topics/wwi-notes-1
https://mrbruns.ning.com/group/ushistory/forum/topics/wwi-notes-2
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