World War 1 - Karter

World War I

Europe tensions are high feelings of...

Nationalism

Imperialism

Militarism

Strong feeling of pride and loyalty to ones nation.

The glorification of military power and values. This adds to the tension of world war I

Imperialism is empire building and Germany wanted an empire

WWI Begins June 28, 1914

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary Archduke, by a Serbain National for Bosnia's independence from Austria-Hungary empire.

Austri-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Russia declares war on Austria-Hungary

Germany declares war on Russia

France declares war on Germany

Germany invades France via Belgum

Britain declares war on Germany

Wilson chooses neutrality

America had too many ethnic backgrounds to choose a side.

Neutrality allowed US to have potential economic ties with both sides.

British blockade German U boat attacks make neutrality difficult

U boats fire on Lusitania, pushing US further into conflict

Preparedness movement to be ready to enter the war.

Propaganda campaign begins in US against Germany.

Leads to Sussex pledge: Germans would warn ships of attack if US broke British blockade

WWI begins and system of allies starts

Zimmerman Note:

Germany would ally with Mexico if Americans joined war.

British intercept Zimmerman note, stirring up Anti-German feelings.

Ottoman empire allies with Austri-Hungary

President Wilson changes mind on Neutrality and joins war.

US Declares war on Germany April 2, 1917