The colonies became involved in World War I largely due to their ties to European powers, as many were part of the British, French, and other empires. When these nations declared war, their colonies were drawn in to support the war effort through military contributions and resources. Additionally, colonial leaders often viewed participation as a way to assert their loyalty, gain political recognition, and push for greater autonomy post-war. The war's global scale also meant that conflicts in Europe quickly impacted colonies, leading to direct involvement.
Alliances and treaties involved nations and colonies all over the world.
World War 1 became a world war when the Allies and the Central powers started to invaded colonies in the world especially in Africa
Ethiopia and four small Spanish colonies in Africa were not involved in World War 1. World War 1 affected every country in some way or another, even if the country was not involved in the war.
Though refered to as the Great War and interpreted as a European affair, by 1914 nations from continents across the world were involved, including Russia (European/Asian), Canada (North American), Japan (Asian) and dozens of African colonies. The Great War became worldwide the day it was declared.
no not at all they were not involved in the first world war
Alliances and treaties involved nations and colonies all over the world.
Alliances and treaties involved nations and colonies all over the world.
Alliances and Treaties involved Nations and colonies all over the world.
Alliances and treaties involved nations and colonies all over the world.
Antarctica was not involved in World War I, because there was no nation-state on the continent to become involved.
The African people and territories were involved in the First World War when the war started through their mother colonies.
America did get involved
1940
In 1914.
World War 1 became a world war when the Allies and the Central powers started to invaded colonies in the world especially in Africa
Ethiopia and four small Spanish colonies in Africa were not involved in World War 1. World War 1 affected every country in some way or another, even if the country was not involved in the war.
No, it was a European war we chose to become involved in.