1.2 Tensions in Europe

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Chapter 1

1.2 Tensions in Europe

At the end of this lesson...

• You can name several causes of WW1.  

Planning

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

"The War that would end all Wars''

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. 

What are the causes that filled the powder keg?

1. Nationalism

Extreme pride in one's own people and country.

''Our country is the best!''

(In Western-Europe and the Balkans.)

Dutch Nationalism

Nationalism

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. 

Nationalism

Modern imperialism

3. Militarism

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

Nationalism

Militarism

Modern imperialism

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.

Nationalism

Militarism

Economic rivalry

Modern imperialism

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. 

Wilhelm (William) I

The unitary German state is proclaimed

Alsace-Lorraine

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

Nationalism

Militarism

Economic rivalry

Modern imperialism

The rise of Germany

Name 5 causes of World War 1

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

Homework!

Make paragraph 1.2 exercise 1 to 5

Chapter 1

1.2 Tensions in Europe (part 2)

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.

Planning

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

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

Short exercise

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

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. 

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. 

Central powers

Allies

• Germany
• Austria-Hungary
• The Ottoman Empire

• England
• France
• Russia

Nationalism

Militarism

Economic rivalry

Modern imperialism

The rise of Germany

Alliances

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

Why did Europe have a system of alliances?

Homework!

Paragraph 1.2 exercise 5 to 12