Why do conflicts occur? Short- and long-term causes. System of alliances. New imperialism in the late nineteenth century. Militarism. Nationalism. Rising tension between states. The Balkans as the power-keg of Europe. The Balkans Wars. The growth of Serbia. The Moroccan Crises. Franco-German antagonism. The "last straw": the Sarajevo murder. The countdown to war- Who was to blame for the outbreak of WWI? Key concept: Global interactions
- Map showing the two main alliances in Europe : The Triple Alliance and The Triple Entente
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- PRIMARY SOURCE: A clear example of the propaganda used to recruit men to the army at the beggining of the war, in this case it is the well known " Uncle Sam" an American figure used to encourage young men to join the army.
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