The intricate web of alliances meant that once the assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand took place, the Austro-Hungarian Empire sent an untimatum to Serbia, Russia came to Serbia's defense; Germany stood against Russia; France stood against Germany. When Germany swept through Belgium to attack France, Britain declared against Germany. So, you can see how the network of alliances spiraled out of control in very short time.
The treaty of Versailles
The treaty of versallies
One reason was secret treaties. Because countries had alliances that were hidden, unknowing countries attacked what they thought was defenseless countries. In turn, countries attached by treaties were forced to fight because of their oath to protect the country.
The Treaty of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I
germany econpmy was affected
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World War 1 came about due to secret treaties and the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. World War 2 was much simpler, Hitler just invaded multiple countries.
Secret treaties between countries. The treaties can cause war and that is why WWI started.
Following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand, a series of secret treaties drove the major powers inexorably toward war.
N nationalismI imperialism M militarism A alliances (secret treaties) A assassination of archduke Fernidad and his wife
The League of Nations was formed after World War 1, as part of the Peace Treaties that ended that war.
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One reason was secret treaties. Because countries had alliances that were hidden, unknowing countries attacked what they thought was defenseless countries. In turn, countries attached by treaties were forced to fight because of their oath to protect the country.
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The treaty of Versailles
The treaty of versallies
To try and prevent another world war from breaking out