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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
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
He got shot dead because the people he worked with wanted any reason just to declare war -
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
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.