The Great War, from 1914-18, resulted in 18 million deaths, disrupted the world economy, and led to the rise of Communism in Russia and Fascism in Germany and Italy. We began this short unit with a discussion of the causes of the First World War, from nationalism, imperialism and militarism to a complex system of alliances and historical tensions on the European continent.
Assignment: Read Text 282-91. Complete Map of Europe in 1914. Quiz Tuesday!
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| Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Hungary courtesy history.com |
American History
We continued our discussion of WWI today with an extensive look at the causes of WWI. Specifically, know how the "isms" discussed in class contribute to global war.
Nationalism -- Extreme national or ethnic pride
Imperialism -- Nationalistic countries compete for colonies, sparking ethnic tensions around the globe.
Militarism -- Countries stockpile new industrial age weapons
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