World War 1 Causes There were lots of countries in Europe whose militaries were getting bigger and stronger. There were many people who were proud of their country and wanted to protect it. Also bigger countries wanted more so they tried to take from smaller and less strong countries. Next, countries worked together to be stronger but if one country had a problem with another then all the other countries would get involved. The main causes of World War I were strengthening of the military, loyalty to a country, era of conquering, and partnerships between countries. Nationalism is the act of being loyal and prideful to your country. Prior to and during World War I, European countries were trying to take over China. The Chinese people felt …show more content…
In World War 1, strong European countries were trying to split up China. In document 1, a political cartoon is showing us how the European countries are taking over China. This was all being done without the approval of China and all of China's people and their Emperor were very mad. Next, in document 5 it talks about how Austria-Hungary did nothing to repress the movements of illegal activities against the monarchy and the press is not being restrained. Austria-Hungary demanded that they collaborate with Serbia. In these documents both explain how imperialism is an action where a strong country can take over a weaker …show more content…
In World War 1 this was very common and that is how the war grew to be so big. It started with two countries but then all their alliances got involved so the war grew a lot bigger. In document 6 it says the assassination and ultimatum made conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. This created distrust and led the conflict to be much larger than it needed to be. Also in document 7 there is a map that shows the different alliances. It shows the triple alliance which consists of Italy, Germany and Austria-Hungary. It also shows the Triple Entente which consists of Great Britain, Belgium and
Many factors played into the start of World War I like nationalism, the arms race, the lack of balance of power, Sebians assassinating the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, and alliances, but there is one big cause you can argue that started the war. Tension between and within countries caused leaders of the countries and groups to spark rebellions of the groups, and one thing after another a World War was on their hands. Germany's tensions between France and Russia started alliances. Serbia had sparked the first rebellion by trying to gain independence from the mother country Austria. Europe was thought to be in a strong position, but at the end of 1918 the position was reduced.
1. Alliiances probably had the biggest impact for the start of World War 1. Without alliances other countries probably wouldn't have gotten involved. 2. Militarism was most likely the second cause of the war.
While the outbreak of war was probably not inevitable- although many nationalist and military planners believed it to be- it was likely. [Merriman, pg 881] Once two powers seemed on the verge of war, the entangling alliances that pitted the Triple Alliance against the Triple Entente seemed likely to bring all of the European powers into the
Document A is a map of both the Triple Alliance, consisting of Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary, and the Triple Entente, consisting of France, Russia, and Britain. This map helps display the alliances in Europe. It emphasizes that the alliances could cause conflict because they create a web, or domino effect, getting all of the nations involved. Additionally, Document B is an image of the different countries of both the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente placing blame on other nations. This image depicts the alliances fighting with one another and placing blame on each other, emphasizing the lack of communication and disagreement between nations, ultimately roping in all of the countries.
The Triple Alliance was made up of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. The Triple Entente comprised Great Britain, France, and Russia. These alliances had no idea that the other existed but, sooner or later they would figure out each other's presence. According to Raymond Aron Germany decided to attack France which caused Russia to start battles on the east side (Document 7). The action that Germany took led up to a chain reaction of battles.
A significant enduring issue that has existed over time is conflict due to it being a lead to serious disagreements between different nations, as shown by World War 1 and World War 2. World War 1 was a world-changing event because new military technologies and strategies were created, as well as it was a cause of multiple empires falling, independence movements around the world, and the rise of Hitler. The main reason World War 1 started was because of an assassination of the Austrian Archduke in June 1914. Although multiple powerful nations created alliances with each other, there were severe land stalemates. Until Britain leaked a telegram from Germany to Mexico, asking Mexico to ally with them for Germany to invade the United States.
Causes of World War I Prior to World War I, a power struggle between the Ottoman Empire and Russia spiraled into involving Britain and France: the Crimean War. The conditions set for a major shift in power caused by Italian and German unification. This unification brought many new leaders of great power such as Victor Emmanuel II and Otto Von Bismarck. With newfound land, power, and wealth, Bismarck felt invincible and began to seek war and form alliances.
Nationalism is a severe feeling beyond patriotism, it is that one's own nation must obtain a greater place in the world. This caused a huge pride problem in Europe. Nationalism was linked to the event that started it all. This event being the assassination of the leader of Austria-Hungary in 1914. The leader was Archduke Ferdinand, next in line to be king.
The consequence of Franz Ferdinand's assassination was a relatively small war between the two countries, but due to alliances, one country was fighting three, and vice versa. In Document B, the European countries in alliances are all shown pointing fingers at one another, signifying the domino effect that alliances had on the war. Because countries acquire benefits from leaguing with other countries, they side with them during a moment of need. Nationalism was what caused countries to ally for personal gain, thereby changing the war from a regional war to a global
Sometimes you have to go to war to help your friends so that when you’re in trouble, you have someone to call. The article from “ipl.org”, defends my statement. ”Alliances were a major reason the war became bigger. If there hadn't been alliances, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand would have only caused a war between Serbia and Austria-Hungary.” This justifies Alliances for World War
Alliances had been put in place in order to balance power and prevent a world war to ever happen. Alas, the conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia was not prevented at all. The conflict was what pushed forward the war and caused countries to call for more alliances. This had gotten more and more nations involved in what started as a small conflict to a war. Countries started declaring war on eachother until it was, what some might call, a bar fight.
Document A ‘‘European Alliances, 1914’’ shows us the different types of alliances that nations had with each other. Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy were known as the Triple Alliance. There was also the Triple Entente, an alliance between France, Great Britain and Russia. Alliances helped cause the war because nations would be against each other and they would also want to be dominant. Although there were many reasons that caused World War I, Militarism, Imperialism, and Allies were the main factors.
Most alliances were signed in private and not all details were told to the public. The secretive nature caused other countries to be suspicious. As the large nations banded together in many different alliances for different reasons, they built relationships and gained resources needed to go to war. Alliances were a major reason the war became bigger. If there hadn’t been alliances, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand would have only cause a war between Serbia and Austria-Hungary.
In the late 19th century “The European leaders believed that by creating a balance of power they could prevent such horror. This idea was that if all the counties had balanced strengths that nobody could dominate the rest. There was a wide-spread of wars due to the sharing of the boarders. The triple alliance was fought in France and in Russia. It was the war that started all the Alliances.
It was more important than imperialism as countries were already taking over each other’s