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Who is to blame for the Cause of WWI? - Coggle Diagram
Who is to blame for the Cause of WWI?
Germany?
“Blank check” support to Austria invasion of Serbia
Depended on Austria attacking fast (which it didnt)
To avoid wider Euro conflict
War plan involved invading neutral Belgium
triggered Britain joining the war
Declared War on Russia & France first
However, did not mobilize first
Serbia?
Evidence PM may have known about assassination but did not stop it
Austria-Hungary?
Used assassination as pretext for war,
wanted to breakup Serbia
Sent Harsh Ultimatum
Designed to be rejected by Serbia
Declared War First
Russia?
Pre-mobilization before Austria’s declaration
triggered Germany to mobilize
Some in leadership, wanted excuse to attack Ottomans
France?
President Poincaré’s anti-German agenda
wanted conquered territories back
Gave Russia “unfettered support”
Pushed Russia to mobilize early
Great Britain?
FM Grey’s diplomatic ambiguity
Failed to deter Germany early on
Mislead Germany
