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MR. BREDBERG
World War I
Today’s Objectives
I will be able to understand, analyze, explain the significance of, and discuss the reasons for American entry into World War I, the nature of Trench Warfare, and reasons for the success of the Entente’s forces.
Causes of World War I
Scramble for African Colonies!
Relentless Nationalism!French Revanchism! Arms Race!
Secret Alliances!
CAUSES OF THE WARLONG TERM
NATIONALISM Rivalry between Great Powers for Status, Influence
Germany, Austria France, Great Britain, Russia
Nationalist Aspirations Balkan States sought to united same peoples in one state Balkan nationalism posed threat to Russia, Austria, Turkey
Competition between national economies for profit IMPERIALISM
The competition for foreign empires in Africa, Asia Rivalry for influence in independent nations Competition for markets
MILITARISM, NAVALISM Nationalism demanded modern armies and navies Arms race ensued Nations could not permit rival to have better military
ALLIANCES Triple Alliance: Germany, Austria, Italy – Rumania, Bulgaria, Turkey Triple Entente: France, Russia, Great Britain – Serbia, Belgium Anglo-Japanese Alliance of 1902
SHORT TERM July 24, 1914: Serb Black Hand member assassinates heir to the Austrian Throne Austria picks a fight with Serbia, who calls on Russia for assistance Austria asks Germany for help; Russia asks France for help Germany attacks France through Belgium without declaration of war European leaders allowed war to begin because they believed it would be quick,
decisive
World War I: Map
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Attitude on the Eve of the War
WAR IN EUROPE
Germany's War Plan Germany called for a swift defeat of France,
longer war with Russia Invaded neutral Belgium, Luxembourg without
declaration of war Failure to defeat France set stage for 3 years of
stalemate Military dictatorship gradually replaced Kaiser,
German Reichstag on running warAllied War Plans
French planned to attack into Alsace-Lorraine to recover lost land
French military planners spoke of elan and e’spririt de corps to overcome technology, German
Russia was to swiftly mobilize and attack Germany, Austria in the east
War in Europe
Western Front Soldiers dug trenches length of the front; machine guns and
artillery dominate battlefield Neither side could advance against the other's defenses. Allies and Germans both began to use technology to break
deadlock Both sides imposed blockades on the other using navies,
submarines Eastern Front
Aristocratic officers, peasant soldiers of Russia unprepared; Germany had world’s most modern army
Virtual destruction of the tsarist armies and steady loss of territory to Germany
Nicholas II, who had taken direct control of the front, incompetent
Germany quickly developed a war of maneuver: no static front Italian and Balkan Fronts
Russia did well against the Austro-Hungarians Bulgaria joins Central Powers in 1915 Serbia, Montenegro overrun by Central Powers in 1915 Italy joined allies to gain territory but did very poorly. Rumania joined allies to regain Transylvania and quickly
overrun
TECHNOLOGY AT WAR
The Submarine or U-Boat
The Tank
The Fighter
The Bomber
The Zeppelin
The Machine Gun
Role of Technology Allies, Central Powers tried to break stalemate using new weapons New weapons include:
Germans: Submarines, poisonous gas, bombers, fighters Allies: Tanks, destroyers, mass produced freighters Both sides had to develop new foods, techniques to replace what was lost due to
failed trade German unrestricted submarine warfare led to American entry to the war in
1917Technology was one way conflict became a total war
Weapons of World War I: Machine Gun
Weapons of World War I: Artillery
World War I Tactics: Trench Warfare
World War I: Life in the Trench
Trench Foot
Constant Attack!
Rats!
How can we use scienceto break the stalemate?
Trench Foot
World War I Tactics: Gas!
World War I Tactics: Over the top!
Men blinded by a gas attack.
World War I Tactics: Trench Warfare
No way to easily drive an enemy from their trenches.
Only way to take an enemy trench: Throw enormous amounts of men into enemy machine guns until they break.
New technologies are not up to the task!
By 1917, hundreds of thousands of soldiers are defecting from all sides. Decimation is introduced.
MIDDLE EAST & WORLD WAR I
The Ottoman Empire Sided with Germany as UK, Russia had proven
enemies Allies try to force way through Dardanelles
Needed to open supply route to Russia Gallipoli was a disaster for ANZAC troops used Cost UK support amongst Australia, New Zealand
British invade Middle East Used Indian, colonial troops Twin pushes - through Palestine, Iraq Capture Jerusalem, Baghdad before 1918
Russia and the Turks Russian armies drove Turks back into Anatolia Christians welcomed Russians Germans rushed to aid Turks, stop Russian
advances Military failures led to a genocidal assault on
Armenian Christians
MIDDLE EAST AND WWI
Arab Revolt Ottomans ruled Hejaz (Mecca, Medina) and south
coast of Persian Gulf Encouraged/aided by the British!
Allied Promises French, British promise Arabs independence after
war Secretly made plans to partition area amongst Allies
(Sykes-Pikot Treaty)
Britain and Manpower Needs British approach the World Zionist Congress and ask them to
encourage Jews to enlist in the British military. Zionist Congress agrees in exchange for British support for a Jewish
state in Palestine.
A WORLD AT WAR
The War Outside Europe Fighting spread to the colonies
Troops from the colonies were recruited for war in Europe
British naval power contributed greatly to the globalization of the war
The Indian Army provided much of Britain’s overseas armies for all fronts
Indian Army instrumental in Mesopotamia, Africa Asia-Pacific
Japan seized German possessions in Asia , Pacific China joined war to get voice at peace conference China sent 100,000 porters to Europe to free up
troops Germans sent their East Asian fleet on cruise to
raid commerce in Pacific, Indian Ocean
A WORLD AT WAR
Africa Allies quickly overran all German colonies except East
Africa Germans in East Africa led by a military genius who was
never defeated Germans invaded Belgian Congo, British East Africa, and
Mozamibique The Dominions contributed supplies and troops to the
British effort Many African divisions served in Europe, Middle East
The United States Germany made a major mistake with unrestricted
submarine warfare – US hated it Germany made a major mistake with Zimmerman
Telegraph to Mexico The U.S. entry into the war made it a major global power U.S. supplies and troops led Germany to believe it needed
to launch a major offensive.
Russian Revolution!
There is only 1 rifle for every 3 soldiers!Millions of Russian soldiers are being massacred regularly by the Germans.Russian generals are totally incompetent.
Russian Revolution
Russia Leaves the War!
Why would America want to get involved??
Reasons for American Entry: Uboats and the Lusitania
Reasons for American Entry: Zimmermann Telegram
Reasons for American Entry: Banks
American businesses were able to sell weapons and loan money to the countries fighting the war.
American banks had loaned $25 million to Germany.
American banks had loaned $2 billion to Britain and France.
Reasons for American Entry: Problems
Millions of immigrants live in the United States that are from Germany, the Austrian-Hungarian Empire, and Ireland.
Less than 35% of Americans support the war. WHY are they fighting the war in the first place?
How To Get Americans to Fight? Propaganda!
How to get Americans to fight? Arrest Dissenters!
DEBS
HAYWOOD
CUMMINGS
Frank Montgomery
Pro-War Paranoia!
Dauschunds are renamed “Liberty Pups!”Sauerkraut is renamed “Liberty Cabbage!”
The teaching of the German language was outlawed in many states!Many German-Americans anglicized their names!
THE HOME FRONTS
The Home Fronts in Europe Soldiers at front became angry with political
leaders Disturbed by civilians who continued to support the
war Governments
Took direct control of many industries Rise of strong centralized state bureaucracies Made use of sophisticated propaganda
Workers and Women Unions, socialist leaders increasingly tied to
government; workers rejected support of war Labor protests in Russia helped spark the fall of
the Tsar Women's participation in labor force increased Many pushed out of work after war ended Participation in the war effort helped them gain
vote in Britain, Germany, and the USA.
The End of the War
The Return to Offensive Warfare Failure of April 1918 offensive by the Germans
US troops arrived quicker than expected and halted German advance
Collapse of Austrians, Bulgars, Turks led Germany to agree to armistice in November 1918
Revolution in Germany 1918 – 1919 Soviet, Socialist revolutions lead to collapse of German
empire, creation of a Republic Many Germans came to blame the civilian government
that replaced the Kaiser. Cost
Immense destruction in Europe and very high death tolls (10 million)
Allies owed billions to the US: had to collect billions in reparations from Germany
Compounded by worldwide influenza epidemic that killed 50 million more.
Now what?
War’s over… now what?
PARIS PEACE TREATIES
14 Points Woodrow Wilson's plan for a non-punitive peace Germany agreed to an armistice based on 14 Points Thwarted by the Entente allies
Britain and France demanded reparations Demanded a treaty that blamed Germany for the war
Paris Peace Conference, 1919 Allied leaders assembled in Paris Germany was deliberately humiliated Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empires were dismembered Russia not invited as Allies were at war with Bolshevism Colonies of European Nations, China
Largely ignored Envoys were often not even consulted
NEW BORDERS:COLLAPSE OF FOUR EMPIRES
THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS
Wilson’s 14th Point Only part of the 14th Points enacted US Senate did not ratify the treaty USSR, former Central Power nations were not admitted
The League of Nations Goal: International organization for nations to consult, avoid war Reality: had no real power to enforce peace, punish aggressors Reality: France, UK dominate Colonies not represented
RISE OF NATIONALISM IN AFRICA, ASIAWorld War I impacted colonies
Colonial Contribution African, Asian troops conscripted for European
armies Battles of Marne (1914) won with assistance of
Senegalese troops British conquer Middle East largely using Indian
Army Colonies served as important sources of food, raw
materials During the course of the war
European vulnerability became evident European troops withdrawn from colonies for
European fronts Administrative personnel were recalled Africans, Asians filled posts previously reserved
for Europeans
RISE OF NATIONALISM
To maintain support Europeans made many promises Promised independence But they often failed to fulfill them after the war
War cast doubts on claims of European superiority Its disruptions bolstered nationalist movements.
Africa, Southwest Asia, Asia ignored at Paris Peace German colonies divided amongst victors as
mandates Ho Chi Minh attends the peace conference,
seeking independence for Vietnam; Ignored. Arabs in Turkish Empire become mandates of UK,
France
INDIA
Nationalist Challenge to the British Raj India colonized long before Africa, Asia
Was first to establish independence movements Western-educated minorities organized politically Sought to bring about the end or modification of
colonial regimes Indian National Congress
Regional associations of Western-educated Indians Most often urbanized elite Formed Indian National Congress party in 1885 Primary function of early party was to present
grievances to British Most of the issues concerned the Indian elite, not the
poor Despite limited aims, Congress party allowed the
formation of Indian identity
INDIA
Social Foundations of a Mass Movement British economic and social policies
Helped the Congress party attract a mass following
Marginalized all Indians including elite Indians
Supported the massive costs for the colonial army, high-salaried bureaucrats
Tolerated the importation of British-manufactured goods.
Problems among the peasantry including shortfalls of food supplies Induced nationalists to blame the British
policies Encouraged peasants to shift from the
production of food to commercial crops.
Indian troops of the British Empire, in France during WWI
Indian troops of the British Empire, near the front. 3rd Lahore Division.
Indian Sikh troops in WWI.
INDIAN OPTIONS
The Rise of Militant Nationalism Some nationalists such as B. G. Tilak emphasized Hindusim
Tilak, supporters used Hindu religious festivals as means of recruitment.
Tilak urged the boycott of British manufactured goods Tilak's conservative Hinduism frightened moderates,
Muslims, Sikhs Tilak's support for violence led to his arrest, deportation
Some Hindus Embraced terrorism as a means of ending British rule Terrorist groups favored secret organizations Targeted British officials and public buildings British suppression, lack of mass support reduced threats Peaceful schemes for protest drew support from Tilak,
terrorists Congress Party lawyers emerged as leaders of nationalist
movement All India Muslim League and Muhammad Ali Jinnah
League founded in 1906 to represent Muslim interests Jinnah joined in 1916 and helped bring Congress Party and
League together
INDIAN OPTIONS
The Emergence of Gandhi and the Nationalist Struggle India played a significant role in World War I
Even the nationalist leaders of India supported the war effort Wartime inflation reduced standards of living among the Indian
peasants Produced famine in some regions.
Following the war Nationalists were frustrated by the British refusal to move
directly toward independence. Initial promise of the Montagu-Chelmsford reforms of 1919 Offset by the Rowlatt Act, which limited Indian civil rights.
Frustrations led to the Rise of Gandhi Permitted Gandhi to build a nationwide protest against
colonialism Gandhi combined the qualities of a Hindu mystic with the
acumen of a Western-educated lawyer Both peasants and the middle classes supported his leadership His boycotts, campaigns of civil resistance made him acceptable
to both radical, moderate nationalists As a Hindu mystic, Gandhi could mobilize widespread support
for his movement
WAR, NATIONALISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST
In the years after World War I Ottoman rule collapsed
Old Ottoman state to be partitions between Allies, Greeks, Armenians
Only a small Turkish state built around Ankara remained Constantinople placed under international control Greeks seek more lands in Asia Minor, invade rump
Turkish state Rise of Turkish Nationalism
Turks rally to Ataturk (Mustafa Kemal): organizes, arms Turkish armies
Drive Greek armies out of Asia Minor Negotiates with Allies for return of Turkish lands Abolishes Caliphate, Sultanate in 1922 and creates a
republic Begins process of westernization, modernization of
Turkish state, culture Massive liberties granted to women – first such move in
Middle East
WAR, NATIONALISM IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Arabia Wahhabist State in Central Arabia Prior to World
War I Wahhabis were puritanical religious fanatics Sought to cleanse Islam of all foreign influences Religious sect allied to Saud family ruling
central Arabia Arab Uprising against Turks
Began in Hejaz (region containing Mecca and Medina) under Hashemite Emirs
After World War I Wahhabists conquer Hejaz and expel pro-British Hashemite emirs
Create unified Arabian state called Saudi Arabia British make Hashemite emirs rulers of
Transjordan and Iraqi mandates
NATIONALISM IN EGYPT
The British and Egypt British occupation in 1882 following Ahmad Orabi Rebellion
Left the Egyptians with both Turkish khedives, British overlords British left Khedival government in place but ran Egyptian foreign policy,
defense Lord Cromer directed British policy in Egypt.
Attempted economic reforms to reduce debts, improve irrigation, public works.
The masses of the Egyptian population realized little benefit from the changes. Ayan (greater landlords) able to extend control farther into the
countryside The great estates came to monopolize most Egyptian land Small landholders reduced to tenancy.
Resistance to the British administration of Egypt Resistance by the elite
Emerged from within the lower officer ranks of Egyptian army, Emerged from within the ranks of the Egyptian business classes Journalists were particularly prominent in the nationalist movement Journalists attacked the British administration and British racial
attitudes Three nationalist parties were created
NATIONALISM IN EGYPT
To forestall more violent nationalist movements The British granted a new constitution to Egypt Allowed parliamentary representation When World War I broke out, the British suspended the
constitution and imposed martial lawRevolt in Egypt 1919
Martial law in Egypt during World War I imposed great hardships on the peasantry
British refusal to allow Egyptian delegation to attend the peace conferences
This touched off a rebellion but British able to regain control
British forced to recognize nationalist Wafd party under Sa'd Zaghlul
Between 1922 and 1936 British forces were progressively withdrawn to the Suez
Canal zone They reserved their right to defend their interests in Egypt The Wafd party failed to enact significant social or
economic reforms.
ARAB MANDATES
Entente powers broke promises made to Arabs Allies promised Arabs independent states in Middle
East following War Sikes-Pikot Treaty
Divided Middle East between Allied Nations Gave Arab lands to European powers
Arabs expected independent Arab states British and French forces occupied Ottoman empire Created artificial states within the League of Nations
Called Mandates, placed under control of British, French
Allies were supposed to prepare Arabs for independence
French did not, British did
Ottoman troops in WWI, preparing for a possible gas attack.
ARAB MANDATES
In Syria, Iraq, Lebanon Arab resistance to the mandate system was common British eventually placed Hashemite King on Iraqi throne
Palestine, Balfour Declaration and Zionism Zionist movement largely Eastern Europe until 1894 Zionists were Jews seeking to create Jewish homeland in Palestine Theodor Herzl
Mobilized West European Zionism Formed the World Zionist Organization
British Foreign Minister Balfour promised Zionists in 1917 support for Jewish homeland
Pogroms against Jewish communities accelerated migration to Palestine
Both Zionism, British takeover of Palestine seemed to violate assurances
Rising Arab opposition caused the British to limit Zionist settlement in Palestine
Zionists thus began to arm themselves in order to resist both British, Arab opposition
Arabs in Palestine remained without a voice concerning the fate of their region.
PROMISES MADE, PROMISES BROKEN
AFRICA
During World War I Most Western-educated African elites remained loyal to the
colonial regimes. The war effort disrupted African economies
Drew heavily on African manpower: Senegalese, West African, South African troops helped allies
German resistance led to a guerrilla war in East Africa for four years
Women assumed many traditionally male roles during warAfter the war
Europeans kept few promises of economic improvement This led to strikes and civil disobedience Tariffs and restrictions to trade hurt weak African economies
Dissatisfaction with colonialism spread First nationalist movements appeared in Africa in the 1920s
Emerged in the guise of unworkable pan-African organizations
Charismatic African-American leaders had significant roles in the formation of pan-African movements
The Tirailleurs Senegalais were West African Colonial Army troops who fought for the
French during World War I
West African French Imperial Troops in World War I
AFRICA
In French Africa A literary genre, négritude arose
Celebrated black culture as an attack on European racist attitudes
Influenced by the Harlem Renaissance in the US; Surrealism, World Socialism
Movement was very influential in Caribbean, Brazil, too linking areas of African diaspora
French Africans often took path of assimilation into French culture AS BLACKS to gain rights
Little involvement of Africans in any aspect of colonial government – reserved for French Europeans
In British colonies British utilized African policemen, lower bureaucrats, civil
servants, magistrates Their influence in colonial government grew to form a
nationalist and Pan-African movement Actual political parties were slow to emerge Political associations began the process of developing a mass
base and agitating for political reform Educated African elite and businessmen often became
spokesmen for nationalist movements
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Changing Realities World War I undermined Europe's global dominance At end of war the United States was clearly the
greatest world power Rise of United States and Japan in world influence First non-European powers to do so broke European
monopolyCommunism as Anti-Imperialism
Revolution broke out in Russia and the East Soviet state challenged traditional western dominance Offered an alternative to western capitalist, democratic
modelsSocialism as Change
Socialists gained ground in the western democracies Replaced more traditional conservatives and liberals
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS
Changes in Gender Roles Gender roles changed dramatically in Western Europe, in Russia Began to change in Eastern Europe, Turkey During war, many women allowed to assume economic roles
which they had never had After World War I many Western states gave women the vote
The War Encouraged Economic Changes Increased industrialization in the US and changing industries in
war powers significant Export by Latin American nations added non-European nations to
the Global Economic sceneBeginning of Decolonialization
The empires of the Entente nations actually grew but change had begun
Liberation movements gained ground as a result of the war Successful nationalist revolutions in Saudi Arabia and Turkey
offered hope Indian independence movement had gained in influence Africans granted roles during war which they had not had before