The start of WW1 were involving long term causes were a big part of the start of the war. These are the six causes that were long term for the war; the alliance systems such as the triple entente involving Russia, UK and France and the opposing the triple alliance comprising Germany, Italy and Austria-Hungary. Which involved a conflict between the two that was a big part of the start of WW1. Second, the 2nd big cause of starting WW1 was militarism which caused great preparations for the war such as countries like Russia and Germany. Which led to feuds as to having too much power which correlates to the start of the alliances in WW1, which led to the start of the World War 1. Third, arms race was a competition to see who would have the better