First world war

• History
• Middelbare school
• havo, vwo
• Leerjaar 3

The First World War

Goals

At the end of this lesson you know:

- The causes of the First World War.

- Why the First World War was inevitable. 

First time for some refreshment.... devices ready!

During history, what was the previous topic?

Nationalism is...

1. Feeling superior over forneigners
2. Feeling proud of your own people.
3. Feeling insanely proud over your contry.
4. Feeling proud over your nation and feeling superior over others

Which word is NOT connected to nationalism?

1. Flag
2. Country
3. Gun
4. People

La Belle Époque

Prosperity after the industrial revolution. 

Changes!

Cause 1

Nationalism

The love for your own nation and people. 

"Our county is the best!"

Cause 2

Cause 2

Militarism

Great love, respect and trust in the military and soldiers. 

It was a honour to serve your country.

Cause 3

Arms race

Each country wanted to have more weapons than their enemies. Especially Great Britain and Germany were eager to have the strongest and most weapons.

But also...

• The unification of Germany (1871). Germany became a strong military and economic force in Europe.
  
  
• Forming alliances in Europe. 

The power in Europe is out of balance.

Alliance

The alliance between France, Russia and Great Britain are called the Triple Entente or Allies. 

Triple Entente is the most used term. In Dutch this alliance is called 'geallieerden'. 

Alliance

The alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire is called the Central Powers. 

In Dutch we call them 'de centralen'.

The Ottoman Empire soon fell apart, the Turks (Turkey) takes its place in the alliance.