CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I AND GEORGIA

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• CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I AND GEORGIAS ROLE

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Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

• The assassination of Ferdinand happened on June
  28, 1914 in Serbia.
• Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia.
• Allies of each country take sides and WORLD WAR I
  begins!

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4 conflicts that led to WWI

1. Ethnic Conflicts
2. Ideological Conflicts
3. Nationalism
4. Political and Economic Rivalries

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Ethnic Conflicts

• Austro-Hungarian Empire consisted of many ethnic
  groups.
• Only Austrians and Hungarians were allowed to
  vote.
• Other ethnic groups disliked not having the right
  to vote.

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Germanys politics change

• Germany began to feel that they should be equal
  partners with the world powers like England,
  France, Russia, and U.S.
• In the late 1800s, Germany becomes more
  aggressive and wants to build up their influence
  throughout the world.
• Germany conflicted with all European powers
  except Austria-Hungary.

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Nationalism in the Balkans

• Nationalism is the devotion and loyalty to ones
  own ethnic background or country of origin.
• Nationalism in the Balkans led to a widespread
  struggle for independence.

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Why were the Balkans so important to Russia and
Great Britain?

• The Balkans bordered the Mediterranean Sea.
• Great Britain wanted control of it so they could
  remain the leading naval power.
• If Russia controlled this area, Great Britains
  trade would be threatened.

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France vs. GermanyCant we all just get along?

• France was threatened by Germany.
• France wanted to reclaim two provinces that had
  been lost to Germany.
• France teams up with other allies to prevent
  another defeat.

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Taking Sides

• Central Powers
• Germany
• Austria-Hungary
• Turkey
• Bulgaria

• Allied Powers
• Great Britain
• France
• Russia
• United States
• Italy

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Georgias Economy

• Georgias economy began to suffer.
• Due to the fighting in Europe, Georgia products
  (cotton, timber, and tobacco) were not able to
  reach European markets.

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Georgias Role

• Georgia housed 5 different military bases.
• The largest of these bases was Fort Gordon, which
  trained the 82nd All-American Division.
• Georgia had more training camps than any other
  state in the country.
• During World War I, over 100,000 Georgian men and
  women contributed to the victory for the Allies.
• In Georgia, over 2,000 combat pilots were
  trained.
• Georgia also had a prisoner of war camp that held
  over 4,000 prisoners.