Wanted to unite with Serbs in The
Balkan regiontogetehr under its rule,
epespecialy those in Austria. Austria
therefore saw Serbian as a threat
Russia
Russia supported the Serbs and did not
want Austria to have influence in that
region. If serbs broke away from
Austira-Hungary it would also weaken
Austria. They also wanted to protect
outlet in to the Mediterranean
THE BALKANS
TURKEY
struggles to hold
Balkan teritories
IMPERIALISM
Countries competed aigainst each
other to have the most powerful and
stronget empires
Britain's large empire
gave her wealth, power,
land and respect
But The US was catching
up, mass production,
inventions,etc.
A large empire would provide
germany with a market for her
industries as well as respect
that the Kaiser wnated
Militarism
Connected to imperialism
It was thought that by being
strong militarily, no one would
dare attack another
Arms Race
best equipment and
weaponry competition
size of army competition
Germany had over 2 million by jan 1914
Naval Race
Germany vs Britian
Dreadnaughts
Germany: 1914: 40
battleships and 57
crusisers
Britain: 1914:
50 battleships
and 64 crusiers
Alliances
As result of
evrything, Europe
split in two!
Triple Alliance
1882
Germany, Austria- Hungary (and Italy)
Formed to guard from
a revenge attack from
France for the 1870
war
Triple Entente
1907
Great Britain, France and Russia
Because all countries scared of
Germany more than each other
"Chain of Friendship"
suspicion and fear
all countries
would fall into
war
Smaller countries became more aggresive
I'll get my big brother on you!
The Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
28th June 1914
Archduke Ferdinand and Countess Sophie of Austria-Hungary
In Sarajevo
By Serbian Terrorist
Austria was angry and blamed Serbia
asked Germany to honour treaty
Blank Cheque
Austria Presents Serbia with ulmatum. Serbia
complied with almost all demands except one!