10 Reasons

  • Imperialism

    Competion to develop vast empire caused tension and conflict.
  • Anarchy

    There was no international organization to help them deal with thier problems.
  • Militarism

    Nations built huge armies to defend themsleves and help to gain these empires. It was a natural feeling for them to want to use these militaries.
  • Sinking of Lusitania

    Sinking of Lusitania
    The sinking of the cunard ocean linear RMS Lusitania occured May 7, 1915 during WW1.The ship was idenitied and torpedoed by the German u-boat u-20 sank in 18 mintues.
  • Leadership

    There leader ship was so poor and weak. Just look at the system they setup.
  • Murder of Archdulte Franz Ferdinad

    Murder of Archdulte Franz Ferdinad
    He got shot dead because the people he worked with wanted any reason just to declare war
  • President

    President
    President Wilson wanted to make the world safe of democracy.
  • Nationlism

    There were intense feelings of nationlism on thw past of subjegated nationlities. These feelings would eventually lead to rash acts.
  • Alliance

    European nations signed secrets treaties that created a system of alliances pitting nation verus nation.
  • Economics

    Economics
    The U.S.A had huge economic investments with the British and French. If thtye were to lose then they would be able to pay the U.S.A debt back.