chain reaction leading into WW1‚ was the alliances throughout Europe. Although in reality if the alliances weren’t in effect then WW1 would not have happened‚ but the assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was the event that led into chaos. The alliances were a major part‚ although they would never have needed to come into play if there had not been a trigger to these attacks. Off all of the 4 M.A.I.N (Militarism‚ Imperialism‚ Nationalism‚ Alliances) the factor that contributed
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rule the Austrian Hungarian Empire‚ However there were other cause that got the war going and started. The number one cause of the war was the alliance system that was going on in the European countries. This alliance system meant that if one of the countries was to go to war‚ the other counties would have to go in as back up. There were two types of alliance systems in world war one they
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There were many causes that led to the beginning of the Great War‚ but a few of the more clear ones were imperialism‚ nationalism and militarism‚ and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. It made the battle extend through the majority of Europe‚ along with other outlying countries. Of course it was completely avoidable‚ but vengeance and pride were more important. Some places took caution before the war broke out‚ and made sure their defensive lines were prepared for the fight. Even if there
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I do believe that Nationalism was the main cause of the war because it all began from countries trying to get their freedom from the Austria-Hungary Empire. Guarilo Principe shot Francis Ferdinand because he didn’t want to be under their control any longer. Then‚ of course‚ the other countries went to war not only because of the allied agreements but because they did not like the countries they were up against. In this war‚ there were two types of nationalism: there was the type where countries did
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“Alliances played the greatest role is causing World War 1” To what extent do you agree with this statement? Use evidence to support your answer. World War 1 (1914-1918) was not caused by a single specific reason‚ but a combination of Militarism‚ Alliances‚ Imperialism and Nationalism caused the build-up of tension which was the ultimate cause of the war. Although alliances were a significant contributing factor of the uprise of World War 1‚ it was not the only cause of World War 1. Many years
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known as World War 1. WW1 had been going on since June 28‚1914 to November 11‚1918. The two sides of the war were fought by the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance. The Triple Entente had consisted of Great Britain‚ France‚ and Russia. The Triple Alliance had consisted of Austria-Hungary‚ Germany‚ and Italy. WW1’s end was when the United States had joined the Triple Entente and sent thousands of fresh soldiers to Europe and destroyed Germany’s soldiers. There were many ways WW1 had started. A couple
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Imperialism was the driving force that made people become nationalists. European imperialism caused many countries to begin having nationalist feeling towards their own country. The idea of using nationalist’s feelings to imperialize other countries leaded to the World Wars. Europe conquered many different places during this time to modernize and create a more European world‚ which many countries began to reject. Imperialism is extending the rule or authority of a nation over foreign countries
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Nationalism is from the people. Patriotism is the act of one individual for their country. When given these two points‚ we can clearly believe that one is part of the other. Faith within the nationalism can cause things like hatred within the nations‚ like the quote from the source; “Nationalism‚ when hate for people other than your own comes first.” When nationalism is one’s identity‚ and a part of one’s nation‚ the way an individual thinks about other countries‚ becomes the way they treat the other
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Was militarism the main reason for causing WWI? Samuel Lo 8A (16) Was militarism the only reason for causing World War 1? It is not the only reason‚ but militarism is probably one of the most apparent and obvious reasons World War 1 broke out. Militarism means a belief that a country should have a strong army and use it aggressively to protect themselves. Firstly‚ being the 3 main powers in Europe‚ the relationship between the leaders of Germany‚ Russia and England were not good. For example
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Alliances are important in any war because the members of alliance will support the country when support is needed. Alliances involve teaming up against another side to the battle‚ and this forces that side to ally with other countries to fight‚ this leading up to WWI. However nationalism in the Balkans may have also lead up to WWI‚ due to the growing pride from the different ethnic groups living in the Balkan ‚in which they revolted and weakened the Ottoman Empire. Although Militarism could have
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