PPT-The First World War 1914-1918

Causes of the War Historians have traditionally cited four longterm causes of the First World War NATIONALISM a devotion to the interests and culture of ones nation IMPERIALISM Economic and political control over weaker nations. WWI . THE GREAT WAR. The Real Face of War.... M – . Militarism. : the policy of the government making the military very strong. . A – . Alliances system. : where countries make agreements that if they are attacked the friendly country will help them.. How did World War 1 Start. World War 1 started in 1914.There was a lot of tension between the European . contries. and it was only going to take a small trigger to start a war. That came in 1914 when a duke/prince called Franz Ferdinand was . HI136 History of Germany. Lecture 5. The July Crisis. 28 June:. Archduke Franz Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo.. 5 July:. Kaiser Wilhelm II offers Germany’s unconditional support (the ‘blank cheque’) to Austria-Hungary.. Disclaimer. Information and opinions expressed by . Maj. . Dhillon. and other military/government employees providing lectures are not intended/should not be taken as representing the policies and views of the Department of Defense, its component services, or the US . The Fighting Forces 1914 - 1918 Shetland Companies, Gordon Highlanders on parade 2 The First World War in Shetland: The Fighting Forces Contents Outbreak of War page 3 Joining Up - Volunteers page HI290- History of Germany. Factors leading up to the war:. Wilhelminian. . Weltpolitik. . with its blunders and sense of entitlement. System of alliances; Entente Cordiale/Triple Entente (Russia, France, . HI290- History of Germany. Factors leading up to the war:. Wilhelminian. . Weltpolitik. . with its blunders and sense of entitlement. System of alliances; Entente Cordiale/Triple Entente (Russia, France, . Want this PowerPoint?. www.michaelmolkentin.com. In explaining the outcome of the Great War how important was the home front relative to the battle front?. 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10. What?. Total war is the commitment of a nation’s entire human and material resources to the attainment of victory in an armed conflict. . First . World War 1914–18. Australian troops in the Turkish Lone Pine . trenches.. Australia's . early involvement in the Great War included the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force landing at . The Great War: World War I. The War to End All Wars. “. The lamps have gone out all over Europe and we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime.. ”. . - British Prime Minister Lord Grey. Traditional European . “. Wilsonian. ” Foreign Policy. Progressives set out to “reform” the world.. “Like a troubled man angered by his own uncertainty, the country aggressively demanded international conformity to democratic goals it now believed might be slipping out of domestic reach.” . First . World War 1914–18. Australian troops in the Turkish Lone Pine . trenches.. Australia's . early involvement in the Great War included the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force landing at . Key concept . World War I and its aftermath intensified debate about America’s role in the world and how best to achieve national security and protect the nation’s interest. . Mobilization. “Liberty pups”. The Great War. Setting The Stage For War. Causes of World War I. M. . ilitarism. A. . lliances. . N. . ationalism. . I. . mperialism. A. . ssassination. C. . ompetition. . M. ilitarism .