How Did Alliances Cause Ww1

Three very important factors attributed to the start of WWI. Russia’s mobilization and readiness for war was a prime example of militarism. Germany’s “blank check” given to Austria-Hungary was a great example of alliances in WWI. Lastly, Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum to to Serbia was an example of nationalism. These three things together are what ultimately started The Great War. Militarism, alliances, and nationalism created the deadly combined effects of Russia’s mobilization, Germany’s “blank check, and Austria’s ultimatum, which is what ultimately started WWI in 1914. Russia’s aggressive stance when they mobilized was purely an outcome of their strong militarism; this type of readiness in their military for defense is a key thing that sparked WWI. Russia at this time had a very strong military and many soldiers. Their initial mobilization against Austria-Hungary to protect Serbia was a move of defense, but it sparked more than just that. Commotion was kept to Austria-Hungary and Serbia, but "When the delivery was announced, on July 24, Russia declared that Austria-Hungary must not be

Austria-Hungary put forth a strict ultimatum to Serbia. Serbia had agreed to all the terms “...but one: it would not accept Austria-Hungary’s participation in any internal inquiry, stating that this would be a violation of the Constitution and of the law of criminal procedure” (History.com). Austria’s confidence and nationalism within themselves and their allies would back them up in their decision to issue this ultimatum in the first place. Without their strong self belief and pride, maybe this ultimatum would not have even been put forth. They obviously thought they were strong enough and prepared enough for whatever came their way. Austria-Hungary’s confidence in this situation is what brought this initial conflict between the two