CAUSES - THE ALLIANCE SYSTEM
The Alliance system is one of the most logical and clear causes of World War One. An 'Alliance' is when one nation promises to help another if it is attacked.
A system of friendships or 'alliances' between the European Empires that existed in 1914 meant that any conflict between two would mean a war for all five.
As a new nation, Germany was worried about the strength of Russia on one side, and the power of France and Great Britain on the other. In 1882, they formed an Alliance with their neighbours to calm their fears... it was called The Triple Alliance.
A system of friendships or 'alliances' between the European Empires that existed in 1914 meant that any conflict between two would mean a war for all five.
As a new nation, Germany was worried about the strength of Russia on one side, and the power of France and Great Britain on the other. In 1882, they formed an Alliance with their neighbours to calm their fears... it was called The Triple Alliance.
The Triple Alliance 1882
Germany
Austria Hungary
Italy
Germany
Austria Hungary
Italy
Obviously concerned, France was looking for friends. Great Britain had not worried about Germany in the past, however the Germans were helping a Nationalist army fight the British in their colony of South Africa. Russia was also worried by the Triple Alliance. Russia was a big country, but could not fight the Triple Alliance alone. The three nations decided to form their own agreement for each other's protection... it was called The Triple Entente.
The Triple Entente - 1907
Great Britain
France
Russia
Great Britain
France
Russia
SO, HOW could this causes a war?
Examine the images below and answer the questions for each one in your exercise book.
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