World History: World War I Insights

Enduring Understandings

• Alliances between countries can escalate simple conflicts.
• Technology and modern warfare contributed to World War I becoming a global conflict.
• All citizens of countries involved in World War I were affected.
• No one wins in a war.

Enduring Questions

• What differentiates one nation's identity from another?
• What led to Western dominance and the imperialism of other nations?
• How can new ideas accelerate economic and political change?
• Are you willing to win at all costs?

World War I Facts

• Started on July 28, 1914.
• Ended on November 11, 1918.
• Almost 8 million deaths due to the war.
• Russia suffered the most casualties, with 1.7 million deaths.
• Over 22 million people were wounded.

Scenario Questions

• Is Gary a threat to Frank's status in school? If so, how?
• What actions are putting Gary and Frank against each other?
• How will the incident between Adrian and Sebastian affect Frank, Gary, Ian, and Russell?
• What would happen if a similar incident occurred between groups of countries?

European Alliances

• The Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) was a mutual defense agreement.
• The Triple Entente (France, Russia, United Kingdom) was not a formal mutual defense pact.

Causes of World War I (M.A.N.I.A)

• Militarism: Belief a country needs a strong, aggressive military to defend and promote its interests; increase in mass armies and navies.
• Alliances: Agreements between nations to assist each other, creating tension and escalating conflicts.
• Nationalism: Extreme pride in one's nation, leading to conflicts between countries.
• Imperialism: Countries competing for land and resources, increasing tensions.
• Assassination: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand ignited the war.

Additional Information

• Austria-Hungary presented Serbia with demands after the assassination.
• Serbia rejected the demands and Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, triggering further alliances and the start of World War I.
• Germany, Austria-Hungary's ally, had to decide on its course of action.
• The notes also include the sources used in the presentation.

Explore the intricate alliances and technological advancements that transformed World War I into a global conflict. This quiz delves into the profound impact of the war on citizens and addresses critical questions about national identity and the costs of conflict.