First World War Inevitable Dbq Essay

During the 20th century in European nations, countries fought amongst each other in the First World War. The causes of this war and disputed upon to this day, but three of the causes are definitely: The concept of the countries already prepared for war, the strong sense of nationalism, and the prominent amount of national power. All throughout Europe, even in the days of peace before the war, the countries were prepared to fight each other. Individuals saw war as a necessity for life itself (Doc 1). Most nations talked about fighting, but never really acted. The point of view from people as low as the common everyday man all the way up to the Kaiser, talked about the potential war (Doc2) Before the war, in Germany, the German Chancellor Prince Bernhard Von Bulow said that in the 20th century “the German nation will either be the hammer or the anvil.”(Doc 8). Bulow in a way predicted the war. The war between the nations was inevitable, especially between Serbia and Austria.(Doc6). Once the war did start, however, the nations of Europe all pointed fingers at each other, saying that one

With national anthems and poems helping the cause and putting bright spirit into the citizens, nationalism was inevitable, especially during war. Also with the Russian National Anthem involving Christianity, which is the largest supported religion at the time. How can pride and nationalism not be shown by the people (doc 5)? Furthermore, the “Rule Britannia” alone supports the claim that Great Britain is the chosen land. And that its people have and will not lose, in anything. This leads to the “Rule Britannia,” like the Russian National Anthem, basically subliminally pushing its citizens into wanting to help and fight in the war (doc 5). In the end, having all these national saying giving biased view to its people in believing that their country is the