even almost would mean they were ”friends” just so that they could help and protect each other. They would do this purely out of interest for themselves. For a long time nations in Europe set up alliances. The Triple Alliance included Germany‚ Austria-Hungary‚ and Italy. The Triple Entente included Britain‚ France‚ and Russia. There were many dangers of alliances. If one of those alliances got into a fight or disagreement it most likely would’ve started a war between them. Imperialism
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of World War One: Feb 38:06 AM 1) Alliances ‐alliance: agreement between countries to work together in the event of war‚ formed to protect each other against common enemies ‐European countries formed alliances: a) Triple Entente: Britain‚ France‚ Russia b) Triple Alliance: Austria‐Hungary‚ Germany‚ Italy ‐alliances were dangerous because they increased fear and suspicion‚ and any war that did start would likely involve many countries. Feb 611:17 AM Imperialism imperialism: is
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DBQ – WHAT WERE THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF WWI? DBQ – WHAT WERE THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF WWI? STUDENT GUIDE SHEET DIRECTIONS: Over a four year period from 1914 to 1918 Europe was beset by one of the most terrible wars in human history. This DBQ asks WHY SUCH A CATASTROPHE TOOK PLACE. 1.Read the BACKGROUND ESSAY 2.SKIM the documents to get a sense of what they are about DBQ – WHAT WERE THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF WWI? STUDENT GUIDE SHEET 3.In the margin (on the side) of your paper‚ record the MAIN
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war against Austria – Hungary and Russia got involved. France & Russia had a close friendship. A response to get back its land Germany attacked France through Belgium. In 1884 the Triple Alliance we formed with Germany‚ Italy and Austria – Hungary to support each other militarily in case of an attack. The Triple Entente that formed in 1904 with Britain‚ France and Russia. The last cause of the war was the industrial revolution‚ in other words militarism. Militarism is associated with technology
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Some historians argue that blame for WW1 is with Germany‚ through her aggressive foreign policy‚ whilst others believe it to be with Austria-Hungary for instigating the clash in the Balkans‚ which eventually‚ it is argued‚ created war. Many believe it was the effect of colonial imperialism‚ and greed that compelled the world leaders to launch an attack enhancing their individual status in the balance of European and World-power. The issue of blame is one which has caused vast controversy throughout
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ended on the 11th November 1918. This tragic event took the lives of 16.5 million people‚ which includes civilians and over 4 million people were wounded. There were two alliances; the triple alliance and the triple entente. The triple alliance was made up of Germany‚ Austria-Hungary and Italy whereas the triple entente was made up of Russia‚ England and France. Many of the soldiers were lured into joining the army by adverts that were normally lies and propaganda however‚ the soldiers soon learned
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”‚ leading to other countries starting to build massive gun battleships. Further‚ the Alliance System with the triple Alliance formed between Germany‚ Italy and Austria-Hungary in 1882‚ France and Russia then signing an agreement in 1894‚ followed by an agreement called the Entente Cordial‚ signed in 1904 by France and Britain which Russia then joined‚ making it the Triple Entente. And the developing Nationalism‚ plus the previous Age of Imperialism‚ which had lead to Colonialism. As an example
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instead of violence. Although this may have worked it made Germany poorer as they lost a lot of money as no work was being done. The Weimar government tackled this problem in 1924 through Gustav Stresemann the foreign minister. He persuaded the triple entente to accept lower reparation payments‚ (Dawes Plan) this made it easier on the Germans as they had more money to work with and the French could leave the Ruhr so work could continue. Hyperinflation Another problem plaguing Germany was hyperinflation
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Imperialism is a system where one powerful nation controls one or more colonies. They have control over other colonies mostly because they forcibly took it through war or political strategies. A military order is often present in that colony to maintain order and suppress revolution and protest of any kind. Before WW1 British had the most powerful imperial power over the world there is a famous quote that can relate to it “the sun never sets in Britain” meaning Britain had colonized in different
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‘German aggression was responsible for the outbreak of a general European war in August 1914’. How far do you agree with this judgement? Many historians argue that the reason for Germany going to war was due to the aggressive behaviour of Germany in the build up to the war. Throughout this essay I will be addressing this issue looking at whether Germany was responsible for the outbreak of a general European war in August 1914. There are many factors which contribute to the outbreak of the war from
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