Throughout history, wars have occurred for numerous reasons. Political, social and economic issues often contribute to war occurring. The results of war are unpredictable and could end up either helping or harming a country. World War I and World War II are both examples of wars that were sparked by conflict between countries. World War I started on July 28, 1914 when the central powers declared war on the allied powers. The central power consisted of Germany, Austria – Hungary, and Italy while the allied powers consisted of Serbia, Russia, France and Britain. World War two began on September 1, 1939. World war one caused World War two to occur.
There was no main cause of world war one. Many long term and short term causes contributed to …show more content…
She felt Serbia could weaken her own empire.” This supports document 3 on the causes of World War one because Austria felt threatened that Serbia could win which conveys economical competition. A short term cause of World War one was the assignation of Franz Ferdinand. Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip of Serbia; Austria used the assignation of Franz Ferdinand as an excuse for a preventive war against Serbia in order to destroy Serbia’s growing power. Being the Power Keg of Europe, it was expected that would cause world war one. When Austria declared war on Serbia, it caused a domino effect due to its opposing alliances. As the war went on many soldiers and civilians died ,but World War one was put to an end by the Treaty of Versailles. An unexpected outcome resulted from the Treaty of Versailles. According to document 4, it states “as compensation from the destruction of the coal mines in the north of France and as part payment towards the total reparation due from Germany for
There was no main cause of world war one. Many long term and short term causes contributed to …show more content…
She felt Serbia could weaken her own empire.” This supports document 3 on the causes of World War one because Austria felt threatened that Serbia could win which conveys economical competition. A short term cause of World War one was the assignation of Franz Ferdinand. Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by Gavrilo Princip of Serbia; Austria used the assignation of Franz Ferdinand as an excuse for a preventive war against Serbia in order to destroy Serbia’s growing power. Being the Power Keg of Europe, it was expected that would cause world war one. When Austria declared war on Serbia, it caused a domino effect due to its opposing alliances. As the war went on many soldiers and civilians died ,but World War one was put to an end by the Treaty of Versailles. An unexpected outcome resulted from the Treaty of Versailles. According to document 4, it states “as compensation from the destruction of the coal mines in the north of France and as part payment towards the total reparation due from Germany for