When deciding who was responsible for starting World War One, the instigator of the first major conflict must be established. With growing ethnic nationalism, Serbia ached for independence. Serbia felt mistreated by Austria-Hungary government and a terrorist group called “The Black Hand” decided that they were going to do something to show their displeasure. On June 28, 1914, Gavrilo Princep, a member of the Black Hand, assassinated the archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. This assassination was the first in a chain of events that ultimately led to war for all countries.
Massie states that Austria believes it’s fractured and disintegrated state will be cured by annihilating the source of all of its problems, Serbia. (Doc K). What caused the war between Serbia and Austria was no accident, it was the Seven Point Ultimatum passed 24 July 1914. The Seven Point Ultimatum was rejected and war outbroke due to the fact that the seven point ultimatum took away the sovereignty of Serbia by calling for the help of Austria’s forces to investigate for the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand within Serbia. The seventh point enraged Serbia and since the ultimatum was rejected Austria declared war on Serbia 28 July 1914, thus, the war began
Underlying Causes Of WWI World War I, also known as “The Great War” was an extremely bloody war that immersed Europe with huge losses of life and little ground lost or won. There may have seemed like there was a chain of events that led to the fighting, but the underlying causes of WW1 were Nationalism, Alliances, Militarism, imperialism and the assignation of Arch Duke Ferdinand. America tried there hardest to remain neutral and stay out of the war, but they were dragged in by force. Several incidents built up tension between nations before the outbreak of the First World War. Nationalism was one of the underlying causes of WW1.
Around 1914 Germany started to have a huge increase in military buildup. Considering that Germany started to build up military forced Britain to build up and this lead to another domino effect of European countries building up militaries. This put great amounts of pressure and influenced the standard set of a military. Since the build up of militaries this also put an egotistical mindset on some of the countries
So, the reason for the increased amount of deaths that had never been seen before was due to certain variables. The variables that contributed to the war were that of changing military technology, Railroads and the increasing industrial capacity. First, the technology that contributed to the higher death rate used in this war was different, because the industrial revolution allowed for increased technology and expanding industries supplied mass production that equipped mass armies with new, longer range weapons, repeating firing weapons, hand guns, and heavier arsenal. The railroads played a role in that transporting weapons, and armies basically
Emily Rayner CHC2D1-01 Mr. Pellerin 29th September 2011 Not One Was To Blame The beginning of World War I (WWI) and who can be blamed for starting this war is complicated and has created great debates throughout history. The causes of WWI will be explored in detail: Imperialism, Militarism, Nationalism, The Alliance System, and the assassination of Austria-Hungarian Arch-Duke Franz Ferdinand. Imperialism’s contribution will be explored by looking at the economic, political and military affects. Militarism was a major contributor because nations gained strength by building up their armies and equipped them with ammunition. Nationalism became a danger when carried to the extreme leaving certain nations believing they should be the greater power over
World War 1 World War 1 began between the years of 1914 and 1918. World War 1 disappointed the European Continent putting France, Russia, and the United Kingdom against Germany and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. During this disagreement and war it spread through and into the Colonies of European empires. The war caused major destruction and many people in the world was stated to revise their opinion that they may have against Europe and how they was going to make Europe the center of progress and enlightenment. World War 1 there was a lot of fighting and a lot of people going against each other for their own beliefs and what they may have wanted that they couldn’t get so they had to fight in order to get what they want.
The navel arms raced encouraged the Development of the Alliance system, Because the joining of The different countries meant even more power to both Germany and Great Britain. Creating a bigger force to be dealt with if a war was ever to spark – Which it did 3. a) How was Canada connected to the European system of Empires? Canada was a colony
Luis Padilla Mr. Rob Ramaker His-1301-04 12/4/2014 World War 1 The world war was also known as the Great War, it was a global war which took places primary all Europe from 1914 to 1918. The war was causes by the assassination of Francis Ferdinand, Nationalism, Imperialism and Militarism. The main cause of the World War One was due for the assassination of Francis Ferdinand. A Serbian nationalist assassinated him and his wife while they were in Sarajevo, Bosnia.
Snehali Patel Mr. Crossland 16 March, 2012 World War I is a well known event across the entire globe. A large percent of the population can state details of its gruesome story. Whether they be students in school, someone who experienced the horrors of World War I themselves, or just an average Joe, the horrendous war is recognized. Beginning with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary, the domino effect was starting, and there was no stopping it. There was going to be war and it would be known as one of the bloodiest wars of all time.