On this day, Mr. Bruns returned and we continued with presentations. Here are the notes I took for the day:1. What were the causes of WWI in Europe? Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. He was from Austria-Hungary, third in line to the heir. Political views were frowned upon by his people. June 28th, 1914 he went to Sarajevo, Bosnia to see army manoevres. He was killed there. Serbia wanted Bosnia and Herzegovina. Stop publications that showed hatred, and not to associate with unions. Remove anyone in power that approved of propaganda. Arrested a few people. Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia in July of 1914. Russia defended Serbia. Germany saw the mobilizing of Russia and declared war on them. Imperialism was a large cause. Nationalism is another reason. Militarism caused alarm, which would contribute to the want to declare war.5. What were some of the major naval battles of WWI?Battle of Cornel: November 1914. Near Coronel, Chile. Germany vs. Britain. Leaders were Vice Admiral Graf Maximilian for Germany. The British were the underdogs of the fight, but Germany won easily. Two cruisers from Britain were destroyed. 1600 British officers were killed, along with their leader, Cradock. Two British ships escaped. Only three German officers were injured.Battle of Falkland Islands: December 1914. Germany Vs. Britiain again. South Atlantic. British had more help. Maximilian for the Germans vs. Fisher for the British. 29 casualties for Britian. They won the battle. 2200 German soldiers died. 215 prisoners. Six ships were destroyed while two escaped.Raids on Scarborough, Hartepool, and Whitby: December 1914. Germany raided Britain. Attacked them. Outraged British citizens wanted revenge for the 592 casualties, some of which were civilians. Royal Navy was unprepared.
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