What are the 4 causes of war world 1?

Answer 1

1. Mutual Defense Alliances

Over time, countries throughout Europe made mutual defense agreements that would bring them into battle. There for, if one country was attacked, allied countries were bound to defend them. Before World War 1, the following alliances existed:

-Russia and Serbia

-Germany and Austria-Hungary

-France and Russia

-Britain and France and Belgium

-Japan and Britain

2. Imperialism

Imperialism is when a country increases their power and wealth by adding additional territories under their control. Before World War 1, Africa and parts of Asia were places of contention amongst the European countries. This was especially true because of the raw materials these places could provide. The increasing competition and desire for greater countries led to an increase in confrontation that helped push the world into World War I.

3. Militarism

As the world entered the 20th century, an arms race had begun. By 1914, Germany had the greatest increase in military stock. Great Britain and Germany both largely increased their navies in this time period. Further, in Germany and Russia particularly, the military upbringing began to have a greater influence on public policy. This increase in militarism helped push the countries involved to war.

4. Nationalism

Much of the origin of the war was based on the desire of the Slavic people in Bosnia and Herzegovina that no longer wanted be part of Austria Hungary but instead be part of Serbia. In this way, nationalism led them directly to the War. But in a more general way, the nationalism of the various countries throughout Europe contributed not only to the beginning but the extension of the war in Europe. Each country tried to prove their dominance and power