DBQs

The three countries that increased the amount of money spent on weapons were Germany, France, and Great Britain.

This increased the chance of war by having three world powers with a higher quantity and more sophisticated weapons resource that is necessary to fight wars.

Great Britain, France, and Russia were the members of the triple entente. The members of the triple alliance were Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary. The alliance system contributed to the outbreak of World War 1 by tying the countries together. So that if one country went to war against another the alliances would be pulled in and all six countries would be at war.

The accusations made by Austria-Hungary to Serbia are that they did nothing to stop movements against Austria-Hungary.  They allowed the media to condemn Austria-Hungary and did not punish them.

The two demands that Austria-Hungary made on Serbia was their word that they would punish the movements against Austria-Hungary and that Austria-Hungarian representatives be allowed to help suppress these movements.

Germany was responsible for World War 1 because they "started it" and they lost.

The position that the German delegation leader presented was that Germany was fighting a war of defense and was not solely responsible for World War 1.

He said that the war was caused by the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, imperialism, and the mobilization of Russia.

According to the author all European countries were responsible for the outbreak of WW1.

He said that leaders in Europe did things that lead to a military buildup and a declaration of war or they did nothing to stop these events as evidence for his claim.

The role that the assassination and the ultimatum played in the outbreak of the way is that the ultimatum built up tension and pressure in Europe and the assassination sparked the fire that sent Europe into the blazing inferno of war.

The responsibility that the alliance systems played in the outbreak of the way was that as two countries would enter into conflict their allies would then be obligated to support each other and side within their alliance systems. So if one country had tension with another it would cause both treaties to then be turned against each other and for tension to buildup.

Causes of World War 1:

·      Armament buildup

·      A strong alliance system

·      Anti-Austria-Hungarian groups in Serbia (Black Hand)

·      Imperialistic conflicts

·      Nationalism

·      Military buildup/action

·      Increasing demands made by the two separate alliance systems