Causes for WW I

World War One maybe if not considered one of "The Most Important Wars" of human kind. This war had many causes just like any war but this was the first war that you will hear of where technology was advanced amongst both sides rather than one towering over the other.

One of the reasons was nationalism. Nationalism is basically ones pride and respect for their country. The general statement gets way out of hand for it causes the war due to the egos of the countries getting the best of them. One's pride for their country is good for that country alone but when it comes to bragging it can lead to some very bad things such as being one of the causes for World War One. Nationalistic behavior led to hanging up posters and such showing but probably isn't and wasn't the best idea for it was like saying "my country is better than yours."

A big factor in war is military and how efficient the soldiers are at war. Militarism played a part as one of the causes because it tested a countries military and strength at war. It portrays how ready the country is at all times for war. The size of a countries military and naval fleet could make another country in fear for that country could attack at anytime. They would even plan things out before hand and then attack this would leave other countries in fear and wondering what they could b up to. The overall reason militarism played a huge role in the war is because having a military battle ready at all times could prove to be a good thing. It will shake up the minds of the bordering countries and also help you form a good defensive move as well as offensive.

Probably the biggest cause of the war which led to the spark that let others know that it was time for happened on June 28th, 1914. It was the assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand. The killing was done by a Serbian nationalist who killed the Archduke on his trip to Sarajevo. This led to Austria blaming the Serbians for this incident and pulled this into the brink of war. One after another countries started to defend one another. Germany considered Austria to be on the same side as them so they would be able to help them out in war. Soon other countries decided to join saying if they declare war on Serbia then they declare war on the opposing country. One after another, led to the beginning of World War One. The overall statement in this cause is that the assassination was the switch and the declaration of war was the trigger.