World War 1 which was also known to many as the Great War seems to in many ways challenge its explanation of why it happened. What caused the war? Who was responsible? Many authors of books and articles that are written about the expositions of the First World War will be found to most frequently question the causations’ and influences’ in their writings. One of the many speculated causations which have been argued was that of the set up for alliance-systems’. It could be argued that the out
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these people were responsible for the outbreak of World War One. Fischer’s three main claims were: 1. Germany was prepared to launch the First World War in order to become a great power. 2. Germany encouraged Austria-Hungary to start a war with Serbia‚ and continued to do so‚ even when it seemed clear that such a war could not be localized. 3. Once the war began‚ Germany developed a clear set of aims‚ already discussed before the war‚ to gain large territorial gains in central and eastern Europe
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"the war to end all wars" but instead ended up being the war to start all wars. The war was said to start when the Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife were assassinated by Garlio Princip. This was such an uprising because Austria-Hungary blamed Serbia‚ who was supported by Russia. Austria was waiting for confirmation on their alliance before they declared war. The three main causes of World War I would be Nationalism‚ Imperialism‚ and Militarism. Nationalism is where countries have so much pride
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German aggression was responsible for the outbreak of a general European War in August 1914. How far do you agree with this judgement? For many Historians‚ the responsibility for the outbreak of a general European War in August 1914 has been an area of great debate. Historians such as Gordon Corrigan in Source 1 support other historians such as Fischer who hold the view that it was primarily German aggression which caused the outbreak of war. Yet others‚ such as James Joll in Source 3 believe it
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only bought forward an unavoidable occurrence. Kaiser Wilhelm was looking for an excuse for war; the Kaiser globalised a minor skirmish that could have ensued from the assassination. The Balkan’s war could have happened between Austria-Hungary and Serbia and Russia; it should not have resulted in a global conflict. The Kaiser amplified and magnified the assassination of a minor “leader” in another country within his alliance system and used it as an excuse for World War One to commence. He had to
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The relationship between France and Germany still remains one of the most important relations in the European Union. Both countries have significant power in the European Union due to their cooperation. Sometimes‚ European countries call the relationship between Germany and France the “twin engine”‚ as their treaties always work as the basis for further integration of the European Union. Although the Franco-German relationship is old‚ it continues to be vital today. According to one German professor
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Bosnia contained a large minority of Orthodox Serbs. Serbia saw these Austrian moves as a threat and so looked to Russia to protect them. Russia having been humiliated by the Japanese in 1905 was determined not to lose prestige and be humiliated again. The Austrian / Russian rivalry made the Balkans a potential
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Why the treaty was called diktat? Diktat is to dictate a decree or order. After the war or trying to end it Germany was told to not only take all the blame for the war but pay reperations to other countries as well. This is why they called it Diktat as they were being told to do this or hostilities would resume. Of the many provisions in the treaty‚ one of the most important and controversial required Germany to accept sole responsibility for causing the war and‚ under the terms of articles 231-248
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World War I and its beginnings Scholars today still discuss what led all of the five major powers in Europe to fight in the early 20th century. Some claim the assassination of Austria-Hungary’s Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the reason while others claim it is due to the creation of Germany that led to the war. The truth is‚ the question of what really led to one of the most horrific wars up to its time is much more complex. There are numerous factors that led to the Great War such as Nationalism
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Handbook on good practices Since the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) was set up in 2007‚ one of its major priorities has been the promotion of diversity in and through sport. To this end‚ the Council of Europe has developed a pan-European programme involving a variety of stakeholders from public authorities and the world of sport. All have an important role to play in reversing the discriminatory trends currently observed in sport and in promoting sport as a means of fostering
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