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World War 1 Causes

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World War I also known as The Great War, is one of the most widely-known wars and the sixth deadliest war in battle history. WWI started in the year of 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His assassination caused the central powers and Serbia’s allies to declare war on each other. The conflict expanded quickly, and the war did not end until the year of 1918. The Triple Entente (France, Russia and Great Britain) fought against the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy). Closer observation of certain events and documents divulge that World War I was caused by militarism, the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand and alliance systems. The first cause of World War I was the increase in militarism …show more content…

Although tensions already excited between countries it wasn't until the assassination that Austria-Hungary would state an ultimatum that’s purpose was to provoke war with Serbia. After his murder, Austria-Hungary demanded that Serbia “undertakes of renounce from now onwards the attitude of protest and opposition which she has adopted with regard to the annexation since last autumn” (Austrian Ultimatum to Serbia). Austria accused the entire Serbian government for the actions of the Black Hand, although the followers only represented a small amount of the Serbian population. This led to Austria-Hungary to take Serbia by force. Austria-Hungary had underestimated Serbia’s alliance with Russia influencing the involvement of the rest of Europe in the war.
World War I was mainly influenced by the alliances of European countries. Europe was divided into two different alliances, the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente Alliance. Once Russia became involved France had to obey their treaty and also joint the fight. Italy, who broke their Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary sided with the Russians and French. In the beginning Italy used Article Four of the Triple Alliance to stay neutral, but later sided with the allies. Article Four

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