main causes of World War 1 By isla Parren 9G The main cause of World War 1 World War 1 is one of the main events in history starting in 1914 and coming to a close at 1918‚ but the funny thing is knows one really sure how World War 1 started. Many historian still argue today about how it started and why it started but they all agree on multiply causes. Many people believe it was the alliance system that was main course of world war. Many people do believe there was three main reason World War 1 started
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How have animals helped soldiers in World War One? Source 1 BBC Schools-Animals During World War One http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/0/ww1/25401273 Horses millions of horses used with different roles WW1 first war where cavalry was not main type of soldier significantly less use of cavalry than previous wars‚ but they were still used‚ even until the last battles used mostly in the Battle of Mons‚ but then “Both sides soon realised men on horses could not win the war in trenches. The muddy ground‚ barbed
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The most well-known cause for the start of World War I is the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. At the surface‚ this complicated event provides little insight to the conditions that truly caused World War I. These conditions were caused by the original reasons for the Balkan War. The circumstances set by the events and The Treaty of Versailles of World War I laid the groundwork for World War II. Similarly‚ the Balkan War set the stage for the First World War. These surrounding
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On one day back in June 1914‚ in Sarajevo‚ Bosnia‚ Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist called the Black Hand. This event immediately led to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia and then‚ the alliances of both countries involved in. Within few days‚ the first World War broke out and lasted four years‚ caused millions of people died and wounded. However‚ the assassination of Ferdinand was not the only reason caused the worldwide war‚ it was just a blasting
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World War the war that changed the world as we know it‚ the making and breaking of alliances which all contributed to the war that spread through countries throughout Europe‚ Asia‚ Africa‚ North America‚ South America and even Australia. Since Europe and North America‚ both had an improvement on their technology they already had the upper hand. However‚ Europe had a vast amount of colonization throughout Africa‚ Australia‚ that along with their alliances throughout Europe. The main alliances being
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New Technology Of World War One World War I brought much technological advancement to the battlefield‚ such as pillboxes‚ flamethrowers‚ and mustard gas. But all this new technology brought the need for new tactics and there really were no new ideas on how to use them. Soldiers fought a traditional styled war‚ and suffered many casualties due to the new technology. Generals slowly figured out the strengths and weaknesses of each new piece of equipment and were able to use most of them effectively
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There were multiple events prior to 1914 that set off a chain reaction and ended in war. The main cause of World War I was militarism. Militarism is the belief that a country should build a strong military to defend and protect their country. One of the major events was Germany building a stronger Navy to prepare themselves for war. The assassination of the archduke Franz Ferdinand caused Kaiser of Germany to step in and help Austria punish Serbia. There is an influence of Nationalism because they
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CAUSES OF WORLD WAR I By 1914‚ the powder keg that was the imperial alliances had been given a crucial spark; the assassination of Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered a series of war declarations that would eventually grow into the most devastating war the world had ever experienced. The assassination wasn’t the only reason. Several other causes‚ such as the M.A.I.N. causes (militarism‚ alliance systems‚ imperialism‚ nationalism)‚ the crises‚ and the annexation of Bosnia‚ had built
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Leadership During The Great War Kaiser Wilhelm II was in charge of Germany. He was the oldest grandchild of British Queen Victoria. His ties to Britain would play an important role in his political views. He became the emperor of Germany in 1888 after the death of Frederick II. When he was crowned he set Germany onto a new course in foreign affairs. He supported Austria-Hungary. Wilhelm II was also the leader of the military. Wilhelm was forced to give his throne up on November 9‚ 1918. He lived
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Between the years of 1914 and 1918‚ the world was filled with chaos and bloodshed. This time period is known as World War I. World War I was a battle between the Allies and the Central Powers‚ both of whom had a strong sense of nationalistic pride. For a number of reasons‚ the nations on each side resented the other‚ and desired to win the war in order to gain certain advantages. However‚ what was initially thought to be a brief quarrel heightened into total warfare. Every nation experienced immense
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