1.2 Tensions in Europe

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Chapter 1
1.2 Tensions in Europe

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At the end of this lesson...
  • You can name several causes of WW1.  

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Planning
  • What do you remember? (+-10 minutes)
  • Explanation (+- 20 min)
  •  Video (+- 5 min)
  • Homework (+- 10 min)

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"The War that would end all Wars''

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Intro
In the early 1900's Europe could be called a powder keg. It was filled to the brim with causes. One reason made it explode. This explosion is the outbreak of WWI. 

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What are the causes that filled the powder keg?

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1. Nationalism
Extreme pride in one's own people and country.
''Our country is the best!''
(In Western-Europe and the Balkans.)

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Dutch Nationalism

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Nationalism

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2. Modern Imperialism
  • Colonising African and Asian countries during the second half of the 19th century.
  • Europeans are now also targeting the interior of Africa.
  • European countries want to conquer and control as much territory as possible. 

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Nationalism
Modern imperialism

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3. Militarism
  • Being proud of everything that has to do with the army. 
  • Trust in the power of a country's own army.

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Nationalism
Militarism
Modern imperialism

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4. Economic rivalry
  • Countries battled to have the best industry. A stronger industry meant a stronger country.
  • They also wanted to be the best in making technological advancements.
  • This economic rivalry even caused the British government to try and ban products made in Germany.

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Nationalism
Militarism
Economic rivalry
Modern imperialism

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5. The Rise of Germany
  • Germany consisted out of all kinds of small states. The most important one was Prussia. 
  • Otto von Bismarck (prime- minister of Prussia) wanted a great German empire. 
  • France would never agree so the only way to achieve this (according to Bismarck) was through war.
  • France lost the Franco-German War (1870-1871 )and was humiliated. 

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Wilhelm (William) I
The unitary German state is proclaimed

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Alsace-Lorraine
  • France also had to hand in a large piece of land: Alsace-Lorraine.

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Nationalism
Militarism
Economic rivalry
Modern imperialism
The rise of Germany

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Name 5 causes of World War 1

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Why did the franco-german war fuel nationalism for both France & Germany?

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Homework!
Make paragraph 1.2 exercise 1 to 5

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Chapter 1
1.2 Tensions in Europe (part 2)

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At the end of this lesson...
  • You can describe the power relationships in Europe around 1900. 
  • You can make the links between nationalism and the situation in the Balkans around 1900.
  • You can explain why Europe had a system of alliances.

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Planning
  • What do you remember? (+-10 minutes)
  • Short exercise  (+- 10 minutes)
  • Explanation (+- 15 minutes)
  • Homework (+- 10 minutes)

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Name 1 cause of WW1 and explain why this was a cause

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Short exercise
  • Read the text  ''The Balkans''
  • Look at the cartoon and explain what this cartoon says about the unrest in the Balkans. 

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Berlin Conference
  • The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) was held to make sure no conflicts or worse wars would arise between the countries trying to capture Africa. 
  • Africa was divided without regard  for the interests of the African people. 

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Wilhelm II
  • After the unification of Germany in 1871 it got involved with the 'Arms race for Africa'.
  • In 1888 Wilhem II ascended the throne. 
  • He enhanced the nationalism, militarism and modern imperialism. 

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Central powers
Allies
  • Germany
  • Austria-Hungary
  • The Ottoman Empire
  • England
  • France
  • Russia

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Nationalism
Militarism
Economic rivalry
Modern imperialism
The rise of Germany
Alliances

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What is the link between nationalism and the unrest in the Balkans?

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Why did Europe have a system of alliances?

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Homework!
Paragraph 1.2 exercise 5 to 12

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