World War I

Introduction World War 1 started in 1914. Majorly, it rose as a result of the Germany determination to emerge a superpower through crippling Russia and France. This war was fought between two major coalitions of nations: the Central Powers and the Allied Powers (Sowards). The Allied Powers were formed to counterpart the aggression Central Powers and Germany. Countries Involved in World War 1 Austria-Hungary After the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife, Austria…

Before World War 1, militarism was highly appreciated in Germany, and surrounding European states; this allowed the European states to create alliances. In addition to military advancements and the rise of terrorist groups in Serbia, tensions were felt all around Europe. The group: Black Hand, also rose due to the fact of the immense tensions. After WW1, and Germany being the falling state they were entitled to pay reparations for all of the damage done to their surroundings. In order for all of…

During the time period of World War 1 many inventions were created. Most of these inventions helped soldiers when injured or during the fighting. Many were created in different countries, but then shortly became popular throughout the world. According to this website American born inventor and chemist Hudson Maxim once said, “Doubt is often better than overconfidence, for it leads to inquiry, and inquiry leads to invention”(www.quotabl.es.com). Hudson created varies explosives including…

a colonial empire as well. This race to have the most land causes lots of conflicts. Great Britain was so close to having a war with the United States and France over colonies! Alliances were another major cause of the first world war. The European countries had been developing alliances for a while. This meant that one country would be protected by other country from war. One disagreement between two countries could drag all the other…

There are many factors and chain of events that sparked World War l, also known as the Great War which began in August 1914, but the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo by a Serbian nationalist was the trigger that started the war. Tension among European countries for international order and balance of power had been underlying for decades with political, territorial, and economic conflicts contributing to the outbreak of the war, particularly among Germany, France, Great…

World War 1 began in 1914 lasting until 1919, beging as a squabble between two neighboring countries escalating into full scale continental warfare. The Great War took place all over the war torn europe from France to Russia and even Italy. This continent wrecking war held an abundance of nations in its grasp including Britain, France, Russia, Germany, Austria, Italy and Turkey. The immediate causes of World War 1 were alliances, imperialism, and militarism. The primary cause of this…

World War One, or “the war to end all wars”, was a bloody and ruthless was that saw many new types of warfare never seen before. Air warfare and chemical are just some of the examples. Before the war had even began countries were trying to see who could build the “biggest and baddest” new war machine whether it be a handheld like a grenade or gun, tanks and navy ships. Unfortunately after our servicemen came home, either they had forgotten or hadn’t know at all, why the war had started at all.…

Role in World Events Canada has really changed throughout the years and went from a colony of Britain, to the proud independent nation it is today. Over the years this country has played a large role in world events which helped shape not only them, but the whole world, whether it be providing military support or signing a treaty. Even though Canada was not as influential as other countries such as France, Britain, the US and Russia, they still made a contribution putting them on the world…

The alliance system between nations in Europe was the main cause to start the war. An alliance is an agreement between nations that would help both sides win the war. Military alliances usually contain promises that if a country was attacked, the alliances of that country should go to war with the country that attacked. Alliance system contains economic agreements between countries such as loans and contains supplying weapons and materials. The system of alliances in Europe was a new concept…

could compete with the world powers in Europe and Asia. It was not until 1914, when World War I broke out, that the U.S. had the chance to put their foot in, and eventually their entity, in world affairs. World War I allowed the U.S. to establish themselves…