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    World War I and the Russian Revolution

    Lesson 1 World War I Begins

    Key Terms
    entente
    militarism
    Alsace and Lorraine
    ultimatum
    mobilize
    neutrality

    Academic Vocabulary
    status: high standing, rank, or prestige
    overseas: across the sea; foreign

    Lesson Objectives
    1. Describe how imperialism, nationalism, and militarism pushed
    Europe closer to war.
    Nationalism made Europe want war to fight for their country. Militarism pushed
    them to create more military equipment.

    2. Identify the key event that sparked World War I.


    The assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand

    3. Trace how the alliance system drew nations into the war.
    A war between two nations turned into war throughout an entire continent.

    European Powers Form Alliances: Text


    1. Compare and Contrast Read the two quotes from the text below.
    “The future belongs to peace.”
    --French economist Frédéric Passy

    Interactive Reading Notepad • Lesson 1


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    “I shall not live to see the Great War, but you will
    see it, and it will start in the east.”
    German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck

    What evidence supports each man’s viewpoint?


    The war will eventually end at peace will be restored among the
    nations.

    2. Cite Evidence Why did the countries of Europe believe that alliances
    would guarantee peace? Use evidence from the text in your
    answer.
    That with the combination of a strong military other countries won't attack them, out of
    fear; therefore they would promote peace.

    Major Causes of World War I: Text


    3. Vocabulary: Determine Meaning Using context clues, determine the
    meaning of the term arms race.
    When two or more countries increase the size and quality of military resources to gain
    military and political superiority over one another.

    4. Identify Cause and Effect How did imperialism lead to increased


    tension and stronger alliances?
    European nations sense of rivalry and mistrust of one another deepened as they
    competed for colonies in Asia and Africa

    5. Make Inferences Why did nationalist developments such as Pan-


    Slavism and the two Balkan Wars increase tensions to such a great
    degree?
    Created more of a sense of nationalism which turned to anger, other counties got
    involved because of alliances

    The Balkan Powder Keg Explodes: Text


    6. Synthesize Why did Austria-Hungary and Germany go to war
    against Serbia? Think about and include elements of the following
    in your answer: Austria-Hungary sets out to punish Serbia it
    wants to quash support for Serbian nationalism
     nationalism
     international rivalries
    Interactive Reading Notepad • Lesson 1
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     militarism

    The Alliance System Leads to War: Text


    7. Analyze Sequence Use the graphic organizer below to create a time
    line. Fill in each box with the date that various nations went to war
    with each other. Then draw lines from each box to the correct point
    on the time line. Start your time line with the assassination of
    Archduke Francis Ferdinand. What conclusions can you draw from
    this time line?

    8. Use Visual Information Look at the map of European alliances in the


    text. Why did Germany fear an alliance between France and Russia?
    because Germany was and still is located in between the two
    nations and, in case of war, would have been forced to fight
    on two fronts simultaneously
    9. Draw Conclusions Why were young men on both sides eager to
    fight when World War I started?
    Patriotism was high and men were eager to fight for justice and
    their country.

    Interactive Reading Notepad • Lesson 1


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