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Main causes of WW1 (Natonalism (European powers were always eager for new…
Main causes of WW1
Natonalism
European powers were always eager for new territory on their homeland. To increase the glory of their country.
Nationalism led to the drive of overseas colonies. Like Canada, Australia, etc.
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Alliances
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Great Britain, France and Russia formed the Tripe Entente.
Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy formed Triple Alliance
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Imperialsm
Britain had the largest empire with colonies in North America, Australia,
Asia, Caribbean and Africa
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France occupied parts Africa and the Far East
Russia held vast stretches of land across Northern Europe and Asia
Germany had only a few colonies and wanted more, Britain was trying
to prevent this
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Short Term
The assassination of Franz Ferdinand caused chaos and war was waged on Serbia which caused a chain reaction of all of the alliances and world war 1 was created.