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 * Causes of World War I

The first world war began in August 1914. It was directly started by the assassination of the Austrian Archduke, Franz Ferdinand and his wife on 28th of June 1914 by Bosnian revolutionary, Gavrillo World War I was caused by the aggression towards other countries which was supported by the rising nationalism of the European nations. Economic and competition and fear of war resulted in the making of military alliances and an arms race. The tension contributing to the outbreak of war. Nationalism and militarism were large causes of WWI. With the growth of nationalism and imperialism, Germany competed with Britain for more territory and new markets. With the industrialization of Germany, the country became the largest Iron producer, fueling the competition of Germany and Britain for superiority in the arms race, in which both countries attempted to out do each other in their firepower. The Anglo French alliance that was formed to prevent Germany from expanding, thus create a reason for war. Nationalism

At the settlement of the Congress of Vienna in 1815, the word nationalism was ignored to preserve any lasting peace. Germany and Italy were left as divided states. So strong nationalist movements and revolutions led to the unification of Italy in 1861 and then Germany in 1871. Nationalism posed a problem for Austria Hungary and the Balkans. **  The Congress of Vienna was an international conference that was called in to remake Europe after the downfall of Napoleon I. Many territorial decisions had to be made in the conference which was held in Vienna and Austria from September 1814 to June 1815. The main goal of the conference was to create a balance of power that would preserve the peace.
 * Congress of Vienna**


 * Imperialism **

Another factor that contributed to the increase in rivalry in Europe was imperialism. Great Britain, Germany and France needed foreign markets after the increase in manufacturing caused by the Industrial Revolution. The countries competed for economic growth in Africa. Even though Britain and France solved their differences in Africa, several crises foreshadowed the war involved the tension of Germany against Britain and France in North Africa. Militarism ** Militarism is a rise in military expense, an increase in military and naval forces. Germany was competing with the UK to build battleships. The British feared that there would be an attack on their Empire. Germany was competing with Russia and France to expand their armies. From 1913 to July 1914, Germany increased their army by 170,000 men.


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 * ====On May 2nd 1915 the British passenger liner Lusitania was sunk by a torpedo from a German submarine. 1195 passengers, which included 128 Americans who lost their lives. Americans were ticked and put pressure on the government to enter the war.====


 * ====Woodrow Wilson campaigned for a peaceful end to the war. He tried to get to both sides to try to settle the war by diplomatic means but was unsuccessful.====


 * ====In February 1915, the Germans announced an unrestricted submarine warfare campaign. They planned to sink any ship that was close to Britain whether it was a military ship, supply ship, or passenger ship.====


 * ====On April 3rd 1917, Wilson made a speech declaring that America would enter the war and restore peace to Europe.====


 * ====The United States declared war on Germany on April 6th 1917. American troops joined the French and British in the summer of 1918.====


 * ====The allied victory in November 1918 was not only due to American involvement. There was a huge increase in advanced weapon technology meant that by 1918 tanks and planes became an everyday tool for war.====

**Quotes**
====Josh's Quote- //"He Kept us Out of War." – Democratic slogan used on behalf of President Wilson during the 1916 presidential election **Podcast Nate's Quote- ”You cannot simultaneously prevent and prepare for war" Timelines ** // ==== media type="file" key="new WWI Podcast.m4a" width="300" height="50"

Josh's Timeline- http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/5-World-War-1 Nate's timeline-http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/12nmuinosWorld-War-1 Connor's Timeline- http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/World-War-one1 Chris's Time line- http://www.xtimeline.com/timeline/World-War-I-12cmanso

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