WORLD WAR 1 POWERPOINT

MILITARISM

• This is the idea that a strong
• Military is best for your nation as
• Well as the process of creating a
• Powerful military this allowed for
• Men to fight in WW1.

ALLIANCES

• This is the process of creating an agreement to ally another entity, this helped antagonize a war by the alliances each believing they were better than the others.

IMPERIALISM

• This is the process of spreading a country's influence, as well as making a profit. This caused for rival nations whose influence shared the same area to fight.

NATIONALISM

• Nationalism is the pride citizens have in being a part of their country. This caused conflict when everyone thought their country was best.

"THE SPARK"

• This was the assassination of the archduke of Austria, this was an excuse to attack their Serbian neighbors

TRENCH WARFARE

• Was the brutal type of warfare fought during world war 1 this led to an extensive amount of casualties.

MUSTARD GAS

• An early example of chemical warfare, this lethal weapon was accountable for an astounding amount of casualties during world war 1.

TANKS

• This astounding weapon was developed during world war 1 where it first saw use in war.

SIGNIFICANT FIGURES

• Otto Von Bismarck
• Woodrow Wilson
• Tsar Nicolas II
• Gregori Rasputin
• Garivalo Princip

SCHLIEFFEN PLAN

• Germany's plan to fight the war, this was to rush west then sweep around to the east and finish the enemy off.

DATES OF WORLD WAR 1

• Started June 28, 1914
• Ended November 11, 1918

THE LUSITANIA

• British ocean liner that was sunk by Germany's U-boat, led to an agreement to not attack civilians.

ARMISTICE DAY

• This was the day that world war 1 ended.

DOUGHBOYS

• This was a term for American soldiers during world war 1

FAMOUS FIGHTER PILOTS

• The Red Baron
• René fonok
• Billy bishop
• Edward mannock

THE PRESIDENT OF WORLD WAR 1

• Woodrow Wilson