Triple Alliance

Although in some ways Germany played a minor role in causing World War I because Germany was pressured into WWI to honor its alliances, Germany should be blamed for the war to a great extent because Germany played a crucial role in establishing the alliance system, increased tensions and anticipation of war throughout Europe through its militaristic practices, and increased the size of World War I with its aggressive use of military strategy and new weapons. While some have maintained that…

between the major powers in which the alliances built up their warfare. Second these countries needed a reason to use their warfare in which they got when the Archduke Francis Ferdinand the Austro-Hungarian heir and his wife were assassinated by a Serbian, Gavrilo Princip. This assassination gave way to third cause which was a chain reaction in the rest of the European countries because of wanting apologies, having nationalistic pride, and the loyalty of the alliances (”DBQ:What were the…

world. Aside from the Archduke’s assassination, there were four main causes of the war: a rising sense of nationalism in the warring countries, tensions between countries because of imperialism, mobilization caused by militarism, and the forming of alliances between European nations. Nationalism unified countries and motivated them to defend their homes. German Chancellor Bernhard von Bulow encouraged the German Congress to go to war. He stated, “In the coming century the German people will be…

In the early 1800s alliances were introduced to hold peace in Europe, but ended up leading more war. Otto von Bismarck mainly used war to ‘unify’ Germany and keep peace all over Europe. In this, he thought France wanted revenge and no peace, so he formed a Dual Alliance with Austria-Hungary; Italy later joined along with them creating the Triple Alliance. After this, Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated in 1914. Russia then decided to join and team with Serbia against Austria-Hungary for an…

to agreements and the purpose of war was to win something in return. In war there always has to be a winner. Many people question whether World War 1 was avoidable. In my opinion World War 1 was not preventable due to the build up of militarism, alliances and nationalism. Militarism was one of the causes why war was inescapable. Militarism is belief where gaining superiority plus nation’s power was through maintaining as well as building stronger and more advanced navies. The British…

strong. Germany will be left with table scraps and will become a second-class nation. In Document F, it speaks about how forming alliances and building up arms are means to acquiring and holding onto colonial possessions. Alliances and arms build up should be seen as secondary causes. Without colonies, there would no have been the same pressing need for arms and alliances. The counter to this is that colony-based economic competition had gone on for years in europe without world war. Remove guns…

civilians. There were four underlying causes of the war that goes under the acronym M.A.I.N. This stands for Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, and Nationalism. Militarism was one of the four major causes of war, it was when countries would build their army and prepare for war. In the summer of 1914 there were two alliances, the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente.These 2 alliances helped if countries needed assistance during the war. Imperialism and Nationalism was a big part of the…

Kaiser Wilhelm II took office. Between the years of 1870 to 1914 France has gained many alliances and their government has changed drastically. After the Franco-Prussian War took place, France had no alliances. Their first alliance was Russia, though they have had centuries of disputes. The alliance was formed when Wilhelm took office and did not renew the treaty between Germany and Russia. The Franco-Russian alliance granted military assistance if either state was to be attacked. Britain soon…

Reasons for World War One can be narrowed down to Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism and Nationalism or the acronym M-A-I-N. Militarism was the belief/system that puts more importance on the use of advancing military strength. It was the use of creating more and more weaponry and strengthening the numbers in the military. Militarism was one of the causes of the war to end all wars. It was the “arms race” France, Germany and Britain were trying to outdo each other with not only their size in…

Austria-Hungary declared war. Serbia asked Russia for help fighting Austria-Hungary with the war, because Austria-Hungary was much more powerful. Because of the alliance system, France is entitled to help Russia and many other countries began to declare war on each other. The 4 main causes of WW1 and reasons for fighting were militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. There was a big rivalry over militarism between Germany and Britain. Germany and Britain had the best navies. Europe…