At the turn of the twentieth century, Europe seemed to enjoy a period of peace and progress. Yet below the surface, several forces were at work that would lead Europe into the “Great War.” One of these forces was nationalism, and it had an explosive effect in the Balkans. But, nationalism was only one of the many causes of World War I. Historians and eyewitnesses have described the causes of World War I and have tried to assess the responsibility for it. Militarism, Nationalism, and Alliance were some of the main cause for WWI and Grate Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Austria- Hungary and Italy Had a Grate Part to Play in It. During the 1800s, nations such as Germany, Great Britain, France, Russia, Austria- Hungary …show more content…
Alliances are also often formed if there is an increased tension and suspicion that other nations might take over your nation. (Doc,2) mentions that by showing The members of the triple entente whom were Great Britain, France, and Russia and The members of the triple alliance were Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary in which This contributed to WWI because the small conflict they had turn into a war that involved all countries of both alliances.(Doc, 4) and (Doc, 5) also shows that Europe and Germany was responsible for WWI and there alliance with Italy, and Austria-Hungary was not strong enough to defeat the alliance of Great Britain, France, and Russia but EVERYONE BUT GERMANY, AUSTRIA-HUNGARY AND SERBIA THOUGHT GERMANY STARTED THE WAR. HOWEVER, THE WAR ACTUALLY STARTED WITH AUSTRIA-HUNGARY’S ARCHDUKE FRANZ FERDINAND BEING ASSASSINATED BY SERBIA. THOSE ARE A FEW WAYS ALLIANCE SYSTEMS CAUSED WORLD WAR I AND ALSO Austria-Hungary claimed that Serbia's government wasn't strict enough; that they weren't restricting the press and were tolerating the crimes of movements that were against the Monarchy (Doc, 3), (Doc, …show more content…
When it comes to the countries that were cause of WWI Germany’s nationalism was reflected by their military and industrial strength, France wanted to regain power over Europe and the other reason was Alsace and Larraine that were give by force to Germany and erg to regain that area was another nationalistic reason for France to go against