what cause for WWI do you think was the most damaging to the chances for peace?why?

Answer 1

This sounds like a homework question...there are I think 3 basic causes of world war i.

1. Imperialism
2. An arms race
3. System of alliances

I would have to argue that imperialism was most damaging to the chances for peace, because imperialism is inherently aggressive. The idea is take the land and resources away from someone else for your own benefit. By the end of the 19th century, Britain and France had colonized nearly all of Africa, India, and Southeast Asia. In addition, the 19th century saw two additional great imperialist powers arise - Japan and Germany. These two nations were jealous of the wealth that France and Germany had because of their colonies, and they wanted in on the action. Ultimately, it was this competitiveness that led to an arms race, the elaborate system of alliances, and finally the war itself.

Answer 2

All of the "Mutually Assured Destruction" pacts that existed.

Most of the countries that became involved...in fact, almost all of them, if not for traties requiring them to respond, didn't need to enter the fray. If memory serves, the assassination of the Arch-Duke was an "internal" matter.

Answer 3

i just learned about this in my world history class. the SPARK for the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. There was a group in Russia called the Black Hand and one of the members shot the Archduke.