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Slide 2 The glorification of the military The Arms Race during peace Military leaders Ability of one leader/country to create war Slide 3 ArmyNavy Reserve New Technologies Defense Industry Factories/Resources Slide 4 What would this mean? What would they be acquiring? Totals are measured in millions of pounds for the following nations: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy, Britain, France and Russia. Slide 5 The Central Powers Germany Austria-Hungary Ottoman Empire The Allies France Great Britain Russia Slide 6 Slide 7 Explain the logistics of an alliances system and why each group created them What are the consequences to the alliance system? What alliance systems exist today/through history? What ones are we a part of today? Slide 8 Slide 9 Tell me what you know Modern industry requires resources Resources acquired abroad Acquire territories for $, power, resources Competition amongst European powers Germany challenges GB industrial and naval might Leads to massive military build up, distrust, and minor conflicts abroad France and Germany almost break out in war in 1905 Slide 10 Slide 11 AKAIm better than you Slide 12 Pan-Slavism Idea that unites Eastern Europe (Russia) and Balkans The Balkans Composed of Greece, Bosnia, Serbia Disputed territories of Alsace and Lorraine Slide 13 Slide 14 Europe on the eve of war Germany declares war on France and war starts Slide 15 Slide 16 1. A-H controlled Bosnia (Slavic country) 2. Serbia wanted to unite all Slavs (i.e. Bosnia) 3. Franz Ferdinand (A-H) Assassinated by Serbs 4. A-H issues ultimatum to Serbia 5. Serbia seeks Russian support (Slavic country) 6. A-H turns to Germany and gives A-H a blank check 7. Russia mobilizes 8. War Click Me! Slide 17 Europe on the eve of WWI Slide 18 Slide 19 Slide 20