WWI

World War I - Ian Stocks

In Europe Tensions are high with feelings of

Nationalism

Militarism

Imperialism

Political, Economic, and Social System characterized promoting interests of a nation

The belief or the desire of a government or a people that a state should maintain a strong military

An action that involves a country extending its power by the acquisition

War begins: June 28th 1914

Assasination of Frans Ferdinand

Austria-Hungary Archduke, by Serbia

This starts the System of allies

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia

Later Ottoman Empire allies with Austria-Hungary

Russia declares war on Austria-Hungary

Germany declares war on Russia

France declares war on Germany

Germany invades Belgium

Great Britain declares war on Germany

U.S. had to many ethnic backgrounds to choose aside and no "Entangling Alliances"

Neutrality allowed the U.S. to have potential economic relations with both sides.

Pres. Wilson chooses neutrality

British Blockade and German U boat attacks make neutrality difficult

U-boat fires on Lusitania the Arabic and Sussex pushing U.S further into conflict

Lead to Sussex Pledge: A German promise in 1916 to begin giving advance warning of submarine attacks on ocean liners and to spare the lives of passengers and crew

U.S. begins preparedness movement to be ready to enter the war if necessary.

Propaganda campaign begins in U.S against Germany.

British intercept Zimmerman note increases U.S. Anti-German feelings.

ZImmerman note: Germany would ally w/ Mexico if U.S. invovled in war

Pres. Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany

April 2, 1917 Congress Declared War