The four main causes of World War I are nationalism, militarism, imperialism, and alliances. As Europe underwent extreme changes and industrialization, these causes began to pop up throughout Europe. The Industrial Revolution and Scientific Revolution had just ended, and Europe was looking for a time of peace. Although there were many movements for peace, concepts like nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and tangled alliances created tension throughout Europe. This tension would ultimately create a global conflict that would tear the world apart.…
One key contributor to World War I was the formation of alliances. By 1914 Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy had formed an alliance, called the Triple Alliance and Great Britain, France and Russia had formed another alliance, called the Triple Entente. After the assassination the Archduke of Austria, Austria wants and apology from Serbia, this makes Serbia angry. Russia then promises Serbia help, making an alliance. On July 28 1914, Austria declares war on Austria-Hungary. Russia being alliance with Serbia then declares war on Austria-Hungary. Since Austria-Hungary was part of the Triple Alliance Germany goes and declares war on Russia. France and Great Britain then rush to their ally Russia’s side and declare war with Germany and Austria-Hungary. Because of the alliances a conflict between two countries grew into a war involving between eight European countries.…
• The underlying and immediate causes of World War 1 were Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism, and the Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.…
2. Nationalism was deeply rooted in European culture, where it served to unite individual nations while undermining large multiethnic empires. Because of the spread of nationalism, most people viewed war as a crusade for liberty or as revenges for past injustices; the well-to-do believed that war could heal the class divisions in their societies.…
Usually, Militarism involves a country acting aggressively to intimidate and scare off potential enemies. In Britain their navy had the biggest and most technologically advanced navy in the world at the time {4}. Germany got jealous of Britain, so that could set off a war. Which, that led…
The menace of the hostile division led to an arms race, another cause of World War One. Germany was the leader in a military organization and efficiency, the great powers of Europe copied the universal conscription and detailed planning of the Prussian System. The armies of France and Germany doubled in size between 1870 and 1914. Naval expansion was also competitive, particularly between Germany and Great Britain. British had established the principle that maintained naval superiority in the event of the…
The first underlying cause of World War I is Alliances. .Alliances caused world war I by alliances due to Russia providing support for Serbia and Germany supporting Austria-Hungary. An example of this is that on Document A it shows both Serbia and Russia had a special ethic tie due to both of them having nations that had the Majority of slaves inhabiting it , therefore when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia had to assist them as Germany does the same for Austria-Hungary. Therefore causing World War I as all the Nations are helping each other to fight…
What were the underlying causes of WWI? The underlying causes of WWI were militarism, alliances, nationalism, and colonialism. This paper is going to use documents to help explain why these are the causes.…
Militarism is basically pride in one’s military. As they were entering the 20th century, countries were building up their military. Great Britain and Germany increased their Navy greatly and Russia increased in militarism. The problem with militarism, is many countries will say they have the best and strongest military and have no way to prove it. This creates an envy to prove oneself and their country. Everyone was all talk and no evidence, they wanted to show that they indeed were the best, and the small war between Siberia and Austria-Hungary was a perfect chance to prove who was the…
The most important of the long term effects leading to the outbreak of war was imperialism. Seemingly all at once, the great European Empires broke free of their decided boundaries, and expanded into colonies spanning the entire earth. Most colonized was Africa, due to the fact that it seemed every country had a piece of her. Distances meant nothing, as many countries spread over thousands of thousands of miles to set up a new colony. England holds the best example of this, as it managed to colonize Australia. Unfortunately, Germany was in troubled times. Instead of a unified country, Germany saw herself in many states. When the great Empires began to spread, Germany pulled together. This, however, was too late, and Germany was left with little to colonize. They began to pick up the scraps, the chunks of countries not colonized, which tended to yield little resources to the motherland, in hopes of still keeping some power. Germany now felt jealous, and needed to prove its power to the rest of Europe. They fought for new colonies, although gained little. Soon, they felt the need to increase the army and navy, in the hopes of becoming the strongest militarized nation. Militarism was not unusual, and generally poses little threat. The Kaiser wanted Germany to be a strong world power, with a Navy enough to challenge Great Britain's. This began the Naval Race. Great Britain was…
Nationalism is known as the love of ones own country. Through this love breeds an aspiration to be unsurpassed by any other country; which, in this case, resulted in the First World War. Each country sought to prove themselves by gaining more area, maintaining a superior army, or protecting their own imperiled land. No one wanted to be seen as though they were not able and independent. Nationalism was the driving force in the American Revolution, and patriotism was used as a sort of propaganda. In an attempt to make one's country appear superior to others, it was encouraged for other countries to be ostracized. France wanted revenge on Germany for defeat and conquest of Alsace-Lorraine. France was supposed to be one of the more powerful countries, and they couldn't stand the thought of Germany proving them inferior. With a country's desires to have freedom, such as the Balkan States, the result could be a dangerous and excessive patriotism and need for power.…
One of the main causes of World War one was the growing force of nationalism. Nationalism is the large numbers of people feeling that people have of being loyal and proud of their country with the belief of that the country is better than other countries.This nationalism created a fierce competition and rivalry between Europe's power.…
This also leads to the invention of submarines by the Germans during World War I. Imperialism was also one of many causes of World War I. Imperial competition causes alliances between countries to form. The two main alliances which fought in the war were the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance also known as the Central Powers. Before the start of World War I, countries’ military has been getting stronger. This is what fueled alliances to form due to the paranoia created by neighboring countries strengthening. The Germans have especially gotten stronger due to their massive military and their technological and weaponry advantages.…
A second cause of World War I was imperialism. Imperialism is the policy of extending one country’s rule over many lands. (Document#6) The political and military leaders, of the European countries, did certain things which lead to the mobilization and to the declaration of war or failed to do certain things which might have prevented war. (Document#2) An Alliance System is a close association of nations for a common objective. The Alliance System included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. They allowed a small conflict to quickly involve many countries. The last cause of World War I was nationalism. Nationalism is a feeling for one’s land and people that helped fuel pride in people’s actions.…
Militarism was very popular in Germany because children and adults were told and believed their military was much better and far more superior than anyone elses military. Military parades and teachers teaching about how superior they are, would motivate children to join the military and led them to believe with a powerful military anything is possible. Children loved the thought of joining. Other nations would be scared that they were so focused on improving and being able to have the greatest military. They needed to protect themselves from such militarism, and confident nations.…