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Long-term tensions and a short-term trigger led to war.
Countries built strong armies and planned offensive wars.
It made war feel inevitable and encouraged aggressive thinking.
Agreements between countries to defend each other.
They acted as automatic war triggers, forcing reactions.
Competition for colonies among European powers.
Created diplomatic crises and jealousy over colonies.
Strong loyalty and pride in one's nation or ethnic group.
Unifying and separatist nationalism.
It led to ethnic groups seeking independence and instability.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
It justified Austria-Hungary's punishment of Serbia.
A chain reaction of declarations of war among countries.
A network of defensive ditches for soldier protection.
Defensive advantages made breakthroughs nearly impossible.
Poor hygiene, constant fear, and harsh living conditions.
Mental breakdown from exposure to trauma and explosions.
Stalemate and attrition warfare with massive casualties.
Massive unemployment and loss of trust in democracy.
Information used to influence public opinion.
To enforce conscription due to insufficient volunteers.
Groups of friends allowed to enlist together.
The peace treaty that ended WW1 but punished Germany.
Different aims for peace led to conflict in treaty terms.
Germany had to accept responsibility for the war.
Compensation Germany had to pay, weakening its economy.
An international organization created to prevent future wars.
Created resentment in Germany and contributed to instability.
Economic crisis and loss of trust in democracy.
A period of economic boom and social change in the USA.
Overproduction, speculation, and panic selling.
They contributed significantly to manpower for Britain.
Provided essential logistical support for British forces.