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1. Discussion: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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Attachment PreviewThe assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate
cause of World War I. But the events that led to the Great War go further back into the
nineteenth century. As with the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, nationalism, imperialism, and
militarism all played a part. Analyze how the forces of nationalism, imperialism, and
militarism irrevocably led to World War I. Pay particular attention to the rise of Pan-
Slavism in Eastern Europe and the corresponding rise of nationalism in German-speaking
states. Analyze how the alliance system contributed to the ultimate outbreak of war. Then
analyze the events that drew the United States into World War I. Clearly discuss why
America first remained neutral between1914-1917. What role did ethnicity play in
America’s neutrality? Then identify and analyze the specific events that led to America’s
entrance into the war. Evaluate America’s contribution to the war effort and to what extent
America’s entry contributed to the end of the war. Finally, analyze the events that led to the
defeat of the Treaty of Versailles. What effect did this have on America’s role in the world
during the 1920s and 1930s? Pay particular attention to the role of President Woodrow
Wilson both during and after the war, in particular, his efforts to establish the League of
Nations. This paper must be four to five double-spaced pages in length (not including the
References page) and utilize no less than four academic quality sources. Margins should be
no more than one inch (right and left) and the essay should be composed in an appropriate
font and size. Sources must be documented and cited using APA format. ANALYSIS OF THE
FIRST WORLD WAR 1 ANALYZING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF FIRST WORLD WAR WEI CAO
HIST, 405 N FIRST WORLD WAR 2 There are various dynamics about the First World war
that need to be kept in perspective. For starters, the war had different causes that could be
seen as being responsible for the emergence of the war. It must, however, be said that the
war started with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, but this was not solely
responsible for the starting of the war. It was just a culmination of various factors.
Nationalism is one of the main reasons for the emergence of the war. It has been defined as
an extreme patriotism and loyalty for one’s country. The nationalism implies that

2. individuals view their nation as being far much superior compared to other countries. It is
also characterized by the tendency to put the interests of one’s country over all other
countries. Such nationalism was very popular in the in Europe in the early twentieth
century. Most Europeans believed in the supremacy of their culture, economy, and military
of their countries. The press played an integral role in fueling such a sense of
overconfidence and individualistic view of one’s nation. The press was at fault for printing
inflammatory messages about other countries and writing malicious information about
such rival nations. The citizens were painted with a picture of their society being blameless
while all the other countries are at fault for everything else. As a matter of fact, some leaders
went ahead and used nationalism as a way to further smear other countries as inferior. The
world war erupted as a result of this relentless torturing of nations by their rivals and the
feeling that their national interests were threatened by the imperialism and ugly scheming
of the rival nations. The result was that in a scenario that war would erupt, the country
would emerge victoriously. Most European powers, except France, had been victorious in
most wars, and there was an aura of invincibility if the war were to erupt. For example, the
British regarded their naval, and economic power would help them win in any war while
the Germans believed in the efficiency of the Prussian military and industrial growth as a
way which would make them win the war. There was also the emergence of ethnic
communities who felt FIRST WORLD WAR 3 that they wanted their freedom from the
imperial powers. One of the most powerful movements of such a movement was the Pan-
Slavism who felt that the people of Eastern Europe should have their freedom. It was as a
result of this pan-Slavism movement that led to the assassination of Archduke which
resulted in the outbreak of the war. The militarism played a role because each country felt
confident of its military power. Militarism has been defined as “domination of the military
man over the civilian, an undue preponderance of military demands, an emphasis on
military considerations” (Goemans, 2012). Its implication is that military leaders were very
influential in years leading to the war. The militarism resulted in an arms race and the
development of defense technologies and an increase in defense spending. Militarism
created an environment where everyone felt that rather than any diplomacy, a war was the
best method of resolving any outstanding disputes. Imperialism refers to a state in which a
powerful nation exploits and controls a colony. The primary method of getting a colony is
usually through coercion through actions such as political pressure, annexation or even
military and war conquests. Colonies serve the geopolitical interests of the imperial power,
but they are mainly used for the economic gain of the imperial nation. Before the first world
war, Great Britain was the most dominant imperial power, with more than a quarter of the
globe under its influence. The imperial powers wanted to expand, but there were barriers
from other powers, and this led to tensions as each tried to protect its interests. The
formation of alliances is one of the known causes of the first world war. An alliance is a
military, economic or political co-operation between two or more nations. Military alliances
provide that if one country is attacked, the other offers . By the year 1914, the Great
Powers of Europe had divided themselves into two alliances, and this meant that any act of
aggression by any member of either union would mean war with other countries. France
and FIRST WORLD WAR 4 England were not new to enmity as they had been involved

3. severally in wars. The Triple Alliance which consisted of Austria-Hungary, Germany and
Italy and the other alliance, commonly referred to as Triple of Entente which was made up
of Soviet Union, Great Britain, and France. When Serbians killed Archduke and Austria-
Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary. Germany, on the
other hand, declared war on Russia which led to Germany and France declaring war on each
other. Britain declared war on Germany when it attacked Belgium, and this shows how
alliances resulted in the first world war. The United States had vowed to maintain neutrality
in the first world war. Discussion: The assassination of Archduke Franz FerdinandThe main
reason for this is because it viewed the war to be as a result of the rotten environment that
was taking place in Europe. However, in 1915, German forces sank a British Liner killing
129 Americans and a total of 1198 people (Kennedy, 2004). The British intercepted the
Zimmerman Telegraph which was urging Mexicans to join the war and fight alongside
Germans in return for the territories that it had lost to the US. In the face of such
provocations, the position on neutrality became untenable to the US. The entrance of the US
into the war cemented its place in the world as a guardian of liberty and democracy. The
military victory that followed the entry of America into the race led to America being seen
as the most powerful nation on earth. ‘ The Versailles Treaty was aimed at ensuring that
transparency, democracy, and respect for human rights became the new norm in the world
order. President Woodrow Wilson of the US was aiming at leading the reconstruction after
the war. One of the reasons why the Treaty of Versailles failed is because of the
disagreements among the allies on how to treat Germany. Another reason is its lack of
inclusiveness by leaving out Russia in its conception despite the fact that Russia had also
lost significantly in the war. Germany also refused to adhere to the reparations that it was
required to do under the treaty and is also declined to accept the war FIRST WORLD WAR 5
guilt clause as had been stipulated in the agreement. The League of Nations which was
formed to maintain world peace could also not enforce the treaty, and this led to the
disintegration of the treaty. The US also reverted to its neutrality with the defeat old Wilson
in 1920 could also be said to be another reason for the failure of the treaty. The isolationist
went on to shape world politics, with the Cold War which has continually faced even today’s
world politics (Bottom, 2003). The first world war occurred due to various reasons such as
militarism, imperialism, and nationalism. The entry of the US into the war helped end the
war and cement its place as the leader of the free world. However, its failure to monitor the
after process is large to blame for the ensuing effects, with the emergence of a much
deadlier second world war. FIRST WORLD WAR 6 References Bottom, W. P. (2003). Keynes’
attack on the Versailles Treaty: An early investigation of the consequences of bounded
rationality, framing, and cognitive illusions. International Negotiation, 8(2), 367-402.
Goemans, H. E. (2012). War and punishment: The causes of war termination and the First
World War. Princeton University Press. Nationalism as a cause of World War I. Retrieved
December 10, 2016, from http://alphahistory.com/worldwar1/nationalism/ The war that
launched the American Century. Retrieved December 10, 2016, from
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-one/inside-first-world-
war/partnine/10801898/why-america-joined-first-world-war.html Kennedy, D. M. (2004).

4. Over here: The first world war and American society. Oxford University Press.Discussion:
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand