14.1: World War I Begins / Causes of World War I

The essential questions for this unit:

• Why do politics often lead to war?
• How can technology impact war?

14.1: World War I Begins

First we will discuss three important concepts:

• Militarism
• Nationalism
• Alliances

Next we will discuss the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand

Assignment:

• Geography Connection (p.271): #1 & 2
• Critical Thinking (p.272): What words would you use to describe how these Berliners felt about the mobilization for war?
• Lesson 1 Review
• #1, 3, 4

The Causes of World War I

 

Triple Alliance:

• Germany
• Italy
• Austria-Hungary (Austro-Hungarian Empire)

Triple Entente: 

• France
• Russia
• Britain