Many things contributed to the cause of World War 1. Some of which were imperialism, nationalism, militarism, and alliances. Nationalism is belief that your country is above all other countries and nations. Imperialism is the controlling of another nation or country by the power of military. Militarism is the belief that a country or nation should have a strong military and be prepared to use it. Though imperialism and militarism might have been the biggest cause of World War 1.
In reality, militarism was practiced and put into effect by every country and nation in World War 1. Thus causing more tension between enemy nations and increasing the stress and distrust between the people. For this reason, the arms race began and took flight resulting in …show more content…
Due to Britain having control over so many colonies there was always at least one colony working during every hour of the day. Therefore leading up to the saying “The Sun Never Sets on Britain”. Due to these actions, when Germany finally industrialized they weren’t able to export their goods or force products and excess goods on anyone. Hence causing great disputes between Germany, France, and Great Britain. When they were on the brink of war the Berlin Conference was called into order. France and Britain claimed a majority of the land leaving the rest to the inadequate European nations. This pushed back the war, but not for long. Germany was left aggravated once again, but this time they wont be bribed and silenced so easily.
All things considered, militarism and imperialism were both main contributors to the cause of the Total War also known as
World War 1. While imperialism raised the anger of some countries who were lead to believe that they had everything to gain and nothing to lose, militarism caused great tension, stress and uncertainty between the nations by entering the
In reality, militarism was practiced and put into effect by every country and nation in World War 1. Thus causing more tension between enemy nations and increasing the stress and distrust between the people. For this reason, the arms race began and took flight resulting in …show more content…
Due to Britain having control over so many colonies there was always at least one colony working during every hour of the day. Therefore leading up to the saying “The Sun Never Sets on Britain”. Due to these actions, when Germany finally industrialized they weren’t able to export their goods or force products and excess goods on anyone. Hence causing great disputes between Germany, France, and Great Britain. When they were on the brink of war the Berlin Conference was called into order. France and Britain claimed a majority of the land leaving the rest to the inadequate European nations. This pushed back the war, but not for long. Germany was left aggravated once again, but this time they wont be bribed and silenced so easily.
All things considered, militarism and imperialism were both main contributors to the cause of the Total War also known as
World War 1. While imperialism raised the anger of some countries who were lead to believe that they had everything to gain and nothing to lose, militarism caused great tension, stress and uncertainty between the nations by entering the