Wanted to unite with Serbs in The
Balkan region together 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. Russians and
Serbs shared common culture,
the race was known as Slavs,
they were orthodox Christians
THE BALKANS
TURKEY
Wanted to become
independent from Austria.
Imperialism
Countries
competed against
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 wanted
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
everything, 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 (deals were
done in secret)
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
= 'You can do
what you like
and we will
support you'
Austria Presents Serbia
with ulmatum. Serbia
complied with almost all
demands except one!