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World War I
A A BriefBrief
HistoryHistory
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Europe in 1914
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Choosing sides: A History of Alliances
TREATY DATE COUNTRIES
The Dual Alliance 1879-1918 Austria-HungaryGermany
In protecting Austria-Hungary from Russia, Germany was looking out for her own interests. If Austria-Hungary were ever to fall then the Russians would be at the German door. This was an actual defensive alliance on the part of Germany.
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Europe in 1879
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Choosing sides: A History of Alliances
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The Triple Alliance 1882-1915 Austria-HungaryGermanyItaly
This strategic alliance was formed for the express purpose of stopping Italy from attacking Austria-Hungary in the event of war with Russia.
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Europe in 1882
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Choosing sides: A History of Alliances
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Franco-Russian 1894-1917 FranceRussia
This major lasting alliance was the Russian reaction to The Triple Alliance.
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Europe in 1894
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Choosing sides: A History of Alliances
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The Entente 1904-1918 FranceCordiale Great Britain
This agreement between Great Britain and France was more a sign of healing relations than an actual alliance. The Triple Alliance powers took note.
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Europe in 1904
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Choosing sides: A History of Alliances
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The Anglo- 1907-1917 RussiaRussian Entente Great Britain
Great Britain and Russia, having settled their differences, take this final step toward the Triple Entente.
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Europe in 1914
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Choosing sides: A History of Alliances
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The Triple 1907-1917 RussiaEntente Great Britain
France
This final alliance drew the lines for the war that would follow. Germany's worst fears of encirclement were realized and a two front war had been made a certainty.
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Europe in 1907
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Annexation:
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Assassination:The start
Archduke Francis Ferdinand visits Sarajevo and puts his life in “God’s hands.” Gavrilo Princip fires two shots and kills both Ferdinand and his wife. June 28th, 1914
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Declarations of War!
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President Wilson issues a neutrality proclamation. American economy
takes a leap with European war orders.
What about the Americans?
Country 1914 1916Britain $594,271,863 $1,526,685,102France $159,818,924 $ 626,851,988Germany $344,794,276 $ 288,899
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How did the Americans get involved?
Unterseeboot(U-Boat)
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How did the Americans get involved?
Lusitania sunkMay 7th, 19151,198 lives128 Americans
Arabic sunkAug. 15th, 19152 Americans
Sussex sunkGermany issuesSussex Agreement
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The Zimmerman NoteBerlin, January 19, 1917
On the first of February we intend to begin submarine warfare unrestricted. In spite of this, it is our intention to endeavor to keep neutral the United States of America.
If this attempt is not successful, we propose an alliance on the following basis with Mexico: That we shall make war together and together make peace. We shall give general financial support, and it is understood that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in New Mexico, Texas, and Arizona. The details are left to you for settlement....
You are instructed to inform the President of Mexico of the above in the greatest confidence as soon as it is certain that there will be an outbreak of war with the United States and suggest that the President of Mexico, on his own initiative, should communicate with Japan suggesting adherence at once to this plan; at the same time, offer to mediate between Germany and Japan.
Please call to the attention of the President of Mexico that the employment of ruthless submarine warfare now promises to compel England to make peace in a few months.
Zimmerman(Secretary of State)
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How did the Americans get involved?
Germany declares unlimited U-BoatWarfare.
Four American merchant ships are sunk in March 1917.
Wilson asks congress for a declaration of war on April 2, 1917.
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Men Killed in Battle
Russia:
Germany:
France:
Britain:
Austria:
Italy:
United States:
1,700,000
1,600,000
1,385,000
900,000
800,000
462,000
53,000
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The end of the War
November 11, 1918
“The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month”
Germany agrees to an armistice
Treaty of Versailles is signed 1919The American congress refuses to signThe Allied powers punish GermanyIS this already the start of WWII?
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