Causes of WW1
The First World War, was a global war centred in Europe that began on July 28 1914 and lasted until the 11th of November in 1918. More than 9 million soldiers were killed. It was one of the deadliest conflicts in history, paving the way for major political changes, including revolutions in many of the nations involved. None of this though would have never happened if not for the ideologies of the 19th century.With nationalism, militarism and alliances came pride, fear and chaos which eventually led to the start of World War 1.
Nationalism and extreme patriotism were significant contributing factors to the outbreak of World War I. Every one of Europe’s Great Powers developed a firm but excessive belief in its own cultural, economic and military supremacy. When there is that desire, there is also competition. Document 6 is a newspaper article run by Colonel Dragutin Dimitrevic. Who was the head of Serbian military intelligence. In this article, he states, “this war must bring about the eternal freedom of Serbia, of the South Slavs, of the Balkan peoples. Our whole race must stand together to halt the onslaught of these aliens from the north.” Serbia wanted to be strong and Powerful. They had so much pride that it led them to assassinate the archduke of Austria-Hungary. But before they did, they prepared.
Militarism is a policy of maintaining a strong military organization in aggressive preparedness for war. In 1898, Germany began to build up it’s navy. Document 8 is a speech to the Reichstag from Prince Bernhard von Bulow on December 11 1899. He states, “... we realize that without power, without a strong army and a strong navy, there can be no welfare for us.” European military spending skyrocketed between 1900 and 1914. In 1870 the combined military spending of the six great powers (Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia and Italy) totalled 94 million pounds. Which is more than 158 million dollars here in the United States. By 1914 this had
Nationalism and extreme patriotism were significant contributing factors to the outbreak of World War I. Every one of Europe’s Great Powers developed a firm but excessive belief in its own cultural, economic and military supremacy. When there is that desire, there is also competition. Document 6 is a newspaper article run by Colonel Dragutin Dimitrevic. Who was the head of Serbian military intelligence. In this article, he states, “this war must bring about the eternal freedom of Serbia, of the South Slavs, of the Balkan peoples. Our whole race must stand together to halt the onslaught of these aliens from the north.” Serbia wanted to be strong and Powerful. They had so much pride that it led them to assassinate the archduke of Austria-Hungary. But before they did, they prepared.
Militarism is a policy of maintaining a strong military organization in aggressive preparedness for war. In 1898, Germany began to build up it’s navy. Document 8 is a speech to the Reichstag from Prince Bernhard von Bulow on December 11 1899. He states, “... we realize that without power, without a strong army and a strong navy, there can be no welfare for us.” European military spending skyrocketed between 1900 and 1914. In 1870 the combined military spending of the six great powers (Great Britain, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Russia and Italy) totalled 94 million pounds. Which is more than 158 million dollars here in the United States. By 1914 this had