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Faryal khan Professor Graham US History 31 October 2017 Events that led to WW1 World War one , also known as great war started in 1914. Several countries like United States, Germany, Great Britain experienced devastation and an estimated number of 9 million lives were lost in this first man made calamity of 1900’s. United States first idea of staying out of war changed especially, when Germans attacked Lusitania and killed 120 Americans .This war helped United States economically and lead to an…

“Let them eat cake,” is part of a line that many assume was uttered by Marie Antoinette, Queen of France. This portrayal of Marie Antoinette is a far cry from the compassionate, humanitarian she preferred to be. Above all she wanted nothing more than to be a mother and had a fondness for children that no wicked queen could have. Pamphlets produced during her time as Dauphine and then as Queen has ultimately written her in a negative light, not at all the once beloved girl who had won the hearts…

the Austrian, Bohemian, and Hungarian thrones, despite being a woman. Maria Theresa was the wife of Francis I, and the mother of 16 children, most notably, Joseph II, and Marie Antoinette, who both grew up to become major rulers. The archduchess of Austria came across many hardships and events that would slow down her reforms, but her power did not crumble. Whether it might be denying the ancient Salic Law, constant rivalry with Frederick the Great, or fighting for the land of Silesia, Maria…

Allied forces during World War 1, said "This [The Treaty of Versailles] is not a peace. It is an armistice for twenty years". World War 1 was caused by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, the future emperor of Austria-Hungary. Serbia financed the assassination, which lead to Austria-Hungary declaring war on Serbia. Each country's allies declared war on each other eventually leading to a global conflict. The Great War involved 32, countries killing over 8 million soldiers. After…

Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife in Sarajevo 28th of June, 1914. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary was the breaking point of Austria-Hungary, declaring war on Serbia. Consequently, this moment in history sparked a domino effect which forced the world’s leading countries to be involved in World War One. Motivated, Gavrilo Princip successfully assassinated the Austro-Hungary king consequently affecting the relationship between Austria-Hungary and…

Germany wanted to become a world power, similar to France and Britain. Germans also believed that in order to keep their new country strong they needed alliances. Thus, the Dual Alliance between Germany and Austria-Hungry was signed in 1879, and a Triple Alliance was signed by Germany, Austria-Hungry, and Italy in 1882. To prevent the Triple Alliance from generating too much power, the Triple Entente was signed by Britain, France, and Russia in 1907. This created much tension throughout Europe…

Germany was not the only instigator of World War One. Other nations like Serbia and Austria-Hungary were at fault for the outbreak also. Leading up to the Great War, then had was a lot of tension between nations in Europe, nationalism played a big factor but also imperialism, militarism and the system of alliances. The ultimate cause of the war was the assassination of the Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand, in which Austria immediately wanted to retaliate against Serbia and make them pay for what they…

assassinated on June 28th, 1914. Austria was convinced that Serbia knew of the attack prior to it taking place, and Austria was right. Austria wanted to put an end to the Serbian throat once and for all, desiring a short war. First, the Austrians sought aid from the Germans, though Austria was the weaker partner. Alienating Austria was not an option for the Germans, so Germany’s chancellor responded with blank check, assuring Austria-Hungary with reliance and support. Austria issued an ultimatum…

Crisis”, written by Annika Mombauer gives clarity to who were the core countries involved in this gruesome war. These countries include, Austria-Hungary, the nation who caused the war, Germany the nation who expanded the war, and lastly, Britain, the nation who was simply not to blame. Austria-Hungary caused this war because of their conflict with Serbia. Austria-Hungary desperately wanted a war with Serbia for many reasons one of which was because Serbia has been posed a threat because of…

lasts longer. For example looking at World War 1 the United State remained intact after the war but Austria-Hungary collapsed and split in two countries. Germany suffered a big blow and took a while to recuperate. However in the Lord of the Flies the boys had a weak government and therefore it lead to Ralph being hunted…