World War 1 Begins by Caroline Daniel https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg Chapter 11 Section 1 Notes en-us 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC 2025-11-18 04:03:30 UTC hello@padlet.com An Assassination Leads to War carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942355 War began in 1914: a Serb kills the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Russia defends Serbia against Austria-Hungary. Germany supports Austria-Hungary and declares war on France. So Great Britain declares war on Germany.

See the alliance system at work... ]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942355 The Fighting Starts carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942356 1914: Germany invades Belgium as part of the Schlieffen Plan

]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942356 Nationalism carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942357 A devotion to the interests and culture of one's nation.

Tensions grew as nations pursued only their own interests. ]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942357 Imperialism carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942359 The policy in which stronger nations extend their economic, political, and/or military control over weaker territories.

Rivalries increased as nations jockeyed for power around the world. ]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942359 Central Powers carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942360 Originally known as the Triple Alliance, the three countries here were:

Germany
Austria-Hungary
Italy]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942360 Allies carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942362 Originally known as the Triple Entente, the three countries here were:

France
Britain
Russia]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942362 Alliance System carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942363 A formal agreement or union between nations.

A series of treaties grouped the nations of Europe into two armed camps. 

The alliances provided a measure of international security because nations were reluctant to disturb the balance of power.]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942363 Militarism carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942364 The development of armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy.

The nations developed strong armed forces to back up their growing empires.]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942364 Causes of World War I carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942365 Although many Americans wanted to stay out of the war, several factors made American neutrality difficult to maintain.]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942365 Why it Matters Now carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942366 The United States remains involved in European and World affairs.]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942366 Main Idea carolinegdaniel811 https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942367 As World War I intensified, the United States was forced to abandon its neutrality. ]]> 2018-03-14 15:31:42 UTC https://padlet.com/carolinegdaniel811/t1z8h6ttlreg/wish/241942367