were the Allies which included France, Britain, and Russia. Triple Alliance which were the Central Powers are Germany, Austria- Hungary, and Italy. Each side wanted power. Germanys going on Austria- Hungary’s side against Russia so they showed their loyalty. The Assassination of Archduke Franz- Ferdinand Nations fighting for sea power. Germany going to Belgium. Germany going into war against France The alliance system created an outbreak by causing other countries to enter on either side creating
A unified German nation was the single most significant political development in Europe between 1848 and 1914. Germany was split between the liberal parliament and conservative ideas of opposing Prussian Prime Minister. For years, the conservatives and the liberals would battle each other in the government and prevent the unification of Germany as one state. This impasse started to end when Prussian Monarch William I appointed Otto Von Bismark to be his Prime Minister. Prussian Monarch William I
can use this document to show the Treaty of Versailles helped world war ll by making Germany angry and bringing Hitler into power by him saying they he can help germany get out of the mess they are in by going to war or refusing to do what the treaty of Versailles said that Germany had to do. Document number two which is Treaty of Versailles Article 160 states, “the total number of of military troops in Germany must not exceed over one hundred thousand men…” This shows that the Treaty of Versailles
Firstly, the Alliance system contributed to the outbreak of WWI. One such example of the Alliance system would be Bismarck’s Dual Alliance in 1879, Triple Alliance in 1882, and the Triple Entente in 1907. In 1878, Germany and Austria-Hungary formed the Dual Alliance, in a bid to increase security. It was enlarged to the Triple Alliance when Italy joined in 1882. The Triple Alliance was a defensive military alliance where the signatories were required to provide military support to each other should
which fighting occurs on two territorial distinct fronts. Through the Schlieffen Plan, Germany wanted to gain power because they could not vie with other European countries; however, because of the coalition formed between France and Russia, Germany would not be able to attack one country or the other. According to Schlieffen, France needed to be defeated quickly, so then, they could migrate to a new front against Russia. Great Britain, as long as they weren’t used to other countries’ benefit, was
The Treaty of Versailles was one of the peace treaties at the end of World War I. It ended the state of war that occurred between Germany and the Allied Powers. It was signed on 28 June 1919, exactly five years after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. World War II happened, based on some sources because of the intense anger over the Versailles Treaty. Germany was very angry over two things and the first of which was the many territorial losses they had to endure as a result of the treaty
feeling of pride in one’s country and believing that one’s country is better than other country and this aggressive nationalism in the early 1900’s was a source of tension in Europe, which fueled the war. Nationalism was very strong in France and Germany; it unified the Germans, as they were proud of their growing military and industrial strength. While, France wanted to regain its position as a leading European power. Similarly, Russia had encouraged a form of nationalism in Eastern Europe called
Metternich can be compared to the dual sides of a German Mark. A German Mark that has sported different faces when repeatedly tossed over the years. After 1871, the Prussian-friendly German historians hailed Bismarck as the national hero, who had united Germany while Metternich was deemed a failure. Then after the loss of the two world wars, the coin sides were flipped and Bismarck was seen as a bloodthirsty power monger while Metternich was hailed as the national hero. The things that lead to the diverse
alliances were often based on one premise -- the nations participating in a given alliance would all defend each other in the event of war. As tensions rose near the turn of the century, two major alliances arose. The Triple Alliance was signed by Italy, Germany, and Austro-Hungary in 1882. France and Russia created the Franco-Russian Alliance 12 years later in 1902 to counteract this threat. In 1907, England joined these two in what came to be known as the Triple Entente. When Archduke Franz Ferdinand of
question its complex causes. At the heart of it all lay Germany which seemed to be at the height of its development. It was the economic and industrial leader of Europe as well as the unparalleled producer of great literature, music, and educational opportunities. Unfortunately, this rose-colored lens was not shared by German leadership who believed that the country was declining militarily. This growing insecurity is the key to understanding Germany 's actions and motives for entering WWI. This essay