2007-03-21 09:01:54 · 6 answers · asked by ricky c 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Causes_of_World_War_I
2007-03-21 09:06:39 · answer #1 · answered by Wizard of Ahhs 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, Duke Franz Ferdinand got shot. that is a short term cause. Nationalism, imperialism, an arms race between britain and germany, and alliances with countries brought countuires against each other. There is more causes but these ones stand out.
2007-03-21 16:07:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Secret Military alliances that didn't trust one another that have been organized one generation prior to the outbreak of war in 1914.
The assassination of the hare to the throne of Austria-Hungary didn't help keep much of the peace either!
2007-03-21 16:13:28 · answer #3 · answered by Mark F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
haha i learned that MINT thing too..but the build up of alliances was a leading cause
2007-03-21 16:13:08 · answer #4 · answered by Jon S 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the killing of an austrian dimplomate who was related to the great kiazer of germany...arch duke ferdenand i believe....
2007-03-21 16:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by boosted 1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
MINT=
MILITARISM
IMPERIALISM
NATIONALISM
TANGLEDALLIANCES
2007-03-21 16:08:33 · answer #6 · answered by bbp019 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋