War can be a tragedy because many people die. The war lasted more than four years.Many thought when it started in the summer it would last until christmas. During world war 1 millions of soldiers and civilians died.There was tension between countries and there was tension between people living in the same country. One can trace the major causes of World War 1 to imperialism, alliances and militarism. Although, Imperialism was one of the most important causes of WW1.
Because countries such as Britain was colonizing Africa, India and other countries, other countries such as Germany wanted the power brought on by imperialism and also wanted colonies. It was a competition for colonies, for example the information
on Document (f)shows that Britain had “400,000,000 and France had 50,000,000” and Russia had nothing it was a big competition British had something called freiheiter neere which meant freedom of the seas. England was the blood sucker of the world. Militarism was the time of growth in armaments Germany had the most army the most troops it was a competition between germany and Russia (document D) shows that Germany was the hammer or anvil it was the time that everything increased. “Millions and millions of troops died in WW1. Militarism was the growth of everything, especially troops, marketing, blacksmith everthing increased.” Alliance Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy were the triple alliance (document B) “ the question states is the crime of the ages who did it”?. Alliance was all about teaming up and getting bigger and stronger. The people that fought with other people had alliance which are like someone under your control friends at your service. Conclusion Although statement followed by convincing restatement of main idea war was a tragedy the war lasted longer than expected imperialism was the most important cause of WW1 militarism was all about growth in everything. Alliance was about teaming up. And the triple alliance which was Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.