World War I
World War I
World War I was a time of struggle for Europe. Many factors lead to great tensions in Europe, sparking the need for a war. This war, otherwise known as “The Great War”, occurred in 1914 until 1918. It had many famous battles, such as the battle of The Somme, a battle of many casualties, especially for the British.
The war was mainly fought between the members of The Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) and the members of The Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, and Russia). Eventually, countries such as the USA joined in 1917. Rivalries between countries, arguments over empires, and an arm race are the causes of the European tensions that lead to the war.
A cause thought to of sparked the war was the shooting of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, next in line to the Austro-Hungarian throne, by a Serbian terrorist in Bosnia. This caused the conflicts and hostility of the four decades leading up to the war. Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism played major roles in the conflict as well. Militarism was the glorification of the military. This was as romantic view of the war. Germany and Great Britain were in great competition. Both countries were increasing their naval spending. This arm race, or the buildup of armies and navies, caused fear and suspicion. Germany had challenged Britain as the number one naval power. This led to a hostile relationship.
Alliances were agreements among nations to aid each other if attacked. By 1907, Europe was divided. Great Britain, France, and Russia all formed the Allies while Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Italy formed the central powers. Imperialism was the competition for trade and colonies, resulted in tense relationships between European nations. Britain and France formed alliances against Germany as a result of competition for colonies. Germany wanted to expand and take over Europe.
Nationalism was pride and devotion to one’s country. This led people to
World War I was a time of struggle for Europe. Many factors lead to great tensions in Europe, sparking the need for a war. This war, otherwise known as “The Great War”, occurred in 1914 until 1918. It had many famous battles, such as the battle of The Somme, a battle of many casualties, especially for the British.
The war was mainly fought between the members of The Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy) and the members of The Triple Entente (Great Britain, France, and Russia). Eventually, countries such as the USA joined in 1917. Rivalries between countries, arguments over empires, and an arm race are the causes of the European tensions that lead to the war.
A cause thought to of sparked the war was the shooting of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, next in line to the Austro-Hungarian throne, by a Serbian terrorist in Bosnia. This caused the conflicts and hostility of the four decades leading up to the war. Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism played major roles in the conflict as well. Militarism was the glorification of the military. This was as romantic view of the war. Germany and Great Britain were in great competition. Both countries were increasing their naval spending. This arm race, or the buildup of armies and navies, caused fear and suspicion. Germany had challenged Britain as the number one naval power. This led to a hostile relationship.
Alliances were agreements among nations to aid each other if attacked. By 1907, Europe was divided. Great Britain, France, and Russia all formed the Allies while Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Italy formed the central powers. Imperialism was the competition for trade and colonies, resulted in tense relationships between European nations. Britain and France formed alliances against Germany as a result of competition for colonies. Germany wanted to expand and take over Europe.
Nationalism was pride and devotion to one’s country. This led people to