Modern imperialism. Modern imperialism from 1850s: industrial needs for markets and materials. Germany on the collision program with industrial innovator, England. (4.06.00 = The Alliances. Why Britain, France & Russia ally against the German, Austrian, and Italian alliance. The severe arms race before outbreak of battle. (9.20.00) = The Trigger. Crisis in 1914 whenever a Serbian terrorist assassinates the Archduke of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo drawing the alliances into turmoil. (13.02.00) about American Wars Series: World War I = The Explosion. How the 2 alliances interact to the crisis to become embroiled in World Battle. (19.00.00) = The Welcoming. Each country included eagerly welcomes this war. (22.13.00) = Trench Warfare. Germany is not able to earn success quickly. Trench warfare starts. (26.04.00) = Role of Course. War of attrition, the horror from the slaughter. On both edges, upper class officials view soldiers whose lower course role is to die in fight for the country.(34.05.00) = End of the Old World. After 4 years of battlefield carnage, the world is under no circumstances the same. (39.00.00) = American Neutrality. The sinking of the Lusitania and Leader Wilson’s arrogant actions.