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2 Social Studies Theme: Conflict / ChangeSS6H6 d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of World War I. Social Studies Theme: Conflict / Change Essential Question: How did the existence of large European colonial empires in Africa and Asia impact the outbreak of World War I?
3 Africa in 1914 Nearly all areas of Africa were controlled by European powers in 1914.
4 Asia in 1914 Large portions of Asia were also controlled by European powers directly or by influencing local leaders
5 Causes of WWI IMPERIALISM:- European nations were constantly looking for more land to colonize. - These colonies supplied Europe with new markets, raw materials, and added to their sense of prestige or greatness. - Since Europe controlled Africa and most of Asia, few areas were left to colonize. - This created conflict between the old superpower countries of Great Britain and France and the newer rising powers of Germany, Russia, and Italy.
6 Causes of WWI NATIONALISM:- Nationalism is a feeling of intense loyalty to one’s country. - Tension caused by nationalism led to WWI. - Nationalism caused new nations to be formed such as Germany and Italy. - These nations challenged the supreme position of older European nations. - Nationalism also threatened to break apart empires, such as Austria – Hungary, because different ethnic groups wanted independent nations of their own. WWI Propaganda Poster
7 Causes of WWI MILITARISM / MILITARY BUILDUP- Nations began building up their armies to protect their very profitable colonies. - As the militaries grew bigger, all of the countries began to feel threatened by each others’ huge armies. - This created tension among Europe and bitter rivalries developed between the countries
8 Causes of WWI MILITARY ALLIANCES- As tensions grew, countries began forming alliances, or defense agreements, to help each other out if a war started. - Many thought that this would help prevent war, but it actually contributed to a HUGE war. - One country could start a war with another, but it would not just be those countries fighting. Their allies, or friends, would have to get into the war as well.
9 Causes of WWI MILITARY ALLIANCESBy 1914, Europe had divided into two powerful alliances: TRIPLE ALLIANCE TRIPLE ENTENTE Germany Great Britain Austria-Hungary France Italy Russia
10 SS6H6 d. Explain the impact of European empire building in Africa and Asia on the outbreak of World War I. Essential Question: How did the existence of large European colonial empires in Africa and Asia impact the outbreak of World War I? HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: Due Tomorrow Write 1-2 paragraphs answering the Essential Question. You should explain what factors were important in causing all the tension between Europe and why it “set the stage” for war.