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The increased military expansion in Europe before World War I caused alarm because it heightened tensions among the major powers, fostering an environment of suspicion and competition. Nations built up their armies and navies, leading to an arms race that created a sense of impending conflict. This militarization, coupled with complex alliances and nationalist fervor, made the situation more volatile and increased the likelihood of war. Ultimately, these factors contributed to the outbreak of a devastating global conflict in 1914.
Conflicts and hostility both sparked World War I.
Powerful nations had opposing aliances.
Racial tensions increased in Northern cities during and after World War I due to migration. Not only were poor blacks fleeing tenant farming and Jim Crow laws in the south, but southern whites were as well. They all came north to find jobs in the cities, causing them to mingle and fight for the limited jobs and housing available. The tensions grew leading to riots in some cities.
Containment increased tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union while detente sought to ease tensions between the two countries.
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Europe wanted to build colonies all around the world and to be a world power
Serbian nationalism increased tensions within Europe before World War I. Serbia wanted to create a pan-Slavic state in the Balkans which included Bosnia-Herzegovina, held by Austria-Hungary. Serbia was allied with Russia and Austria was allied with Germany. Russia allied with France. A war between Serbia and Austria threatened to involve the whole of Europe.
The increased military expansion in Europe before World War I caused alarm because it heightened tensions among the major powers, fostering an environment of suspicion and competition. Nations built up their armies and navies, leading to an arms race that created a sense of impending conflict. This militarization, coupled with complex alliances and nationalist fervor, made the situation more volatile and increased the likelihood of war. Ultimately, these factors contributed to the outbreak of a devastating global conflict in 1914.
The tensions increased because, of religious conflicts.
World war 1 erupts in the sunmmer of August, 1914. The fact that war erupted in August 1914 did not surprise many Europeans. After all, tensions had torn Europe for years. The tensions were nationalism, militarism, and alliances.
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before world war 1 both Russia and the austro-Hungarian empire were competing for control of Serbia, this led to Franz Ferdinand's death.
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increased trade between Europe and other parts of the worldEurope releamed ancient knowledge.Venice increased its power. Increased trade between Europe and other parts of the worldEurope relearned ancient knowledge. Venice increased its power. Increased trade between Europe and other parts of the world
increased trade between Europe and other parts of the worldEurope releamed ancient knowledge.Venice increased its power. Increased trade between Europe and other parts of the worldEurope relearned ancient knowledge. Venice increased its power. Increased trade between Europe and other parts of the world