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.
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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