There were many causes that contributed to World War One (WWI). In the treaty of Versailles‚ Germany was forced to take full blame for causing the war. Although Germany played a large role in encouraging Austria-Hungary’s initial actions‚ Serbia and Austria-Hungary bore the biggest responsibility for initiating the conflicts to come. Serbia deserved the greatest blame for the outbreak of WWI. Their backing of the Black Hand terrorists was very reckless. Austria-Hungary was only a little less responsible
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How did World War I start? Sadly‚ it started because a few unruly Serbians and one Bosnian killed Archduke Frantz‚ who was from Austro-Hungary. The countries in this area often argued over their borders. So with that Austro-Hungary declared war on Serbia. Austro-Hungary asked Germany for help because they feared Russia would help Serbia. The countries in this area often argued over their borders. Did animals play a part in World War I? yes‚ they did. Thankfully‚ pets helped raise the low morale
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Understanding Real War Behind Enemy Lines‚ a movie taking place in the country of Bosnia‚ which many couldn’t even locate on a map‚ is a very eye opening and realistic portrayal of only some of the lighter crimes committed by Serbs during the war from 1992 to 1995. Unlike many historically significant movies which tell stories of American history‚ Behind Enemy Lines gives insight to other wars and problems occurring in the world‚ showing that America isn’t the center of the universe
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The Long Fuse In Laurence Lafore’s book titled The Long Fuse he discusses the conflicts of World War I and describes how Austria-Hungary was considered to be the "Second Sick Man of Europe". During a time when Europe seemed to be moving faster towards progressive ideas and towards the sweeping away of old institutes‚ Turkey was the original Sick Man of Europe‚ mostly caused constitutional and national problems. The European order was based upon the assumption of nations in 1871‚ a kind of mutual
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Nationalism is an ideology people have that helps them identify themselves with their country. It is patriotism hinted with a feeling of superiority over other countries. Nationalism in Europe rose by several folds after the Franco-Prussian war of 1870-71. France was not only defeated‚ but also humiliated by the well-equipped Prussian Army. France was made to surrender 80‚000 men‚ pay 5‚000 million marks and had been further humiliated by the Prussian victory march through Paris. There was a strong
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People believe that one of the ’major’ causes of world war one was the assassination of Arch-duke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist‚ by the name of Garvilo Princip. but that is not the case‚ while there was a different chain of events that directly lead to the fighting‚ the actual root causes are much deeper. These are the major reasons that are cited as the root causes of world war 1. Alliances: Over time‚ countries throughout Europe made mutual defense agreements that would pull them into
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Causes of World War I ! ! There are four main causes of World war one. They are Nationalism‚ Imperialism‚ and Militarism and alliance system. But the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand pushed the countries into war. The war is a like explosives and the assassination was the spark that triggered it. Ferdinand’s assassination by the Black Hand a Serbian nationalist secret society set Austria-Hungary against Serbia. This started a line of events that would bring each country into the
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Q: The rise of nationalism was the most important factor leading to World War I. How far do you agree with this statement? Explain your answer. I agree that the rise of nationalism was the most important factor leading to World War I as it increased tensions among Serbia and Austria-Hungary resulting in the direct cause of World War I. The Balkan crisis’s in 1908 and 1912-13 involving the annexing of Bosnia and Herzegovina by Austria-Hungary. Serbia wanted to expand into the Adriatic Sea as a
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Bosnia-Herzegovina: 1992-1995 In Bosnia-Herzegovina‚ their was a conflict between three main ethnic groups. They were the Serbs‚ the Croats‚ and the Muslims. The conflict resulted in genocide committed by the Serbs against the Muslims in Bosnia. Bosnia is one of the countries that emerged from the break-up of Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia became a multicultural country after WW1. Yugoslavia was defeated by the Western Allies. During WW2‚ Yugoslavia was invaded by Nazi Germany and was divided. Tito
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Many scholars have attempted to identify the paradoxical positioning of the Balkan region or simply Balkans. The Balkans are geographically part of Europe‚ but conceptually excluded from the Western European political and economic sphere as well as culture‚ beliefs and values. The “Balkan construction” was part of the Western Hegemonic discourse and it has been seen as a ‘remote area’ - the dark and barbaric side of Europe. The typical Western – created the concept for Balkans reflect stereotypes
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