How did alliances lead to the outbreak of fighting?

Answer 1

The alliances Caused the First world war because Austria-Hungary Was allied with Germany the archduke was assassinated they pointed fingers at the Serbians and austria-hungary declared war so Germany fought to protect Austria Hungary and Serbia had alliances too so their alliances went to protect the Serbia Russia was one of them and when Russia dropped out of the war because of a revolution going against the Zhar of Russia and as Russia droped out US went in If you have any more questions shoot me an email at Jawruff@gmail.com or follow me on facebook Jake woodruff

Answer 2

It wasn't alliances that lead to the outbreak, per se, though it was somewhat familiar. WW1 begun by a Duke being shot in an assassination by a Serbian. This started conflict, and then, countries started to 'take sides' I guess you could say. This then annoyed the opposition and then made them want to build their armies.

Answer 3

alliances lead to war because if one country gets into a hostile situation with Another Country its allies are obligated to back it up.

Answer 4

When one country got into an argument with another country, every ally of those countries would automatically be involved, thus leading to the war.

Answer 5

how did Europe's system of alliances lead to war

Answer 6

Because the country making the alliance backs up its friend. Case in point with the US and Taiwan. In other words if somebody picks on them they mess with us also.