The Causes of World War 1 By hahuff Period: Jan 1, 1870 to Dec 1, 1915 World War 1 Jan 1, 1879 Duel Alliance was formed Jan 1, 1905 Conflicts over Morocco In 1905 and again in 1911, Germany and France nearly fought over who would control Morocco in Northern Africa. Most of Europe supported France, so Germany backed down. This event is significant because it shows imperialism******
