World war I begins - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

1 / 6
About This Presentation
Title:

World war I begins

Description:

WORLD WAR I BEGINS The Spark Europe had become a Powder Keg, needing only a spark to touch off war In 1914, that spark was provided, causing ... – PowerPoint PPT presentation

Number of Views:89
Avg rating:3.0/5.0
Slides: 7
Provided by: vern174
Category:
Tags: begins | war | what | with | world

less

Transcript and Presenter's Notes

Title: World war I begins


1
World war I begins

2
The Spark
  • Europe had become a Powder Keg, needing only a
    spark to touch off war
  • In 1914, that spark was provided, causing the
    outbreak of WWI.

3
Steps Leading to War
  • Archduke Frances Ferdinand is assassinated by
    Gavrilo Princip
  • June 28, 1914
  • In Sarajevo, Bosnia.
  • Black Hand
  • The emperor of A-H, Franz Joseph blamed Serbia.
    Got German support to retaliate (July 5)

4
(No Transcript)
5
  • A-H gave Serbia an ultimatum (July 23)
  • A-H army enter Serbia to stop unrest
  • Lead assassination investigation
  • Serbian response was rejected and A-H declares
    War (July 28)
  • Mobilization begins system of alliances set into
    motion

6
The Balkans
Write a Comment
User Comments (0)
About PowerShow.com