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5.01 WORLD WAR I: CAUSES AND ALLIANCES
CAUSES OF THE CONFLICT
In 1914 started the World War I
Also called Great War, broke out in Europe
Imperialist Ambitions
Germany had been left at a disadvantage
Relative to
Great Britain
France
At the start of the 20th century
The Second German Empire was Europe’s main
Economic power
industrial
An Agressive Diplomacy
Each power tried to protect his interests
The Armed Peace was created
Nationalist Rivalries
The biggest industrial powers
France and Germany
Remained hostile bacause of
Seized the territories of Alsace-Lorraine
Franco-Prussian War
There were great nationalist tensions in the Balkans
In order to gain independence or expand their states
The kingdom of Serbia
Was supported by Russia
Was a enemy of The Austria-Hungary
Arm Race
Countries started the industrial manufacturing of new weapons
WEAPONRY
The Germans created enormous destructive power machine guns, tanks and armoured vehicles,
German Zeppelins and airships as well as lethal mustard gas
Killed people and left the environment polluted and barren.
THE ALLIANCES
The Triple Alliance
Austro-Hungary
Italy
Germany
The Triple Entente
Russia
France
Great Britain
The United States entered the war in 1917 and played a decisive role.
