thurs alliances of ww1
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Bellringer1. Describe two of your friends
2. What would you be willing to do help them if they were
in trouble?
3. Is there anything your friend could do that would cause you to “defriend” them?
OPTIC #3
Modern USA
• 5 friends of USA
IN 2015
• 3 Enemies of USA
IN 2015
Pre-World War One• Alliance system
• How big is your military?
• Who are your friends?
• Who are your enemies and their friends?
• What are you going to do about this situation?
Alliance System
• Strong European countries formed protection pacts
• HOMIES
• “like gangs for countries”
• “if your country get’s attacked we will help you”
Alliance System
Central Powers
Ottoman Empire Germany
“For Life Together!” in German
Austrian Hungarian Empire
Another Central Powers
Allies
England France Russia
Maulhelden = bullies in German
Europe 1914
Allies Central Powers
Imperialism
• France/Great Britain
• Belgium/Italy
• Germany/Russia?
WW1 alliances Assignment
• Choose one:
• Song or poem about the two sides of WW1
• Satirical picture of both alliances
• 1 page letter to mayor of Los Angeles comparing gang problem to WW1
Serbia
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Great Britain
France
Russia
Great Britain
France