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world war one and its consequences

CONFLICTS SCALATE

At the beginning of the 20th century, the great Europeans powers were in competition for dominance of the continent, for the colonial expansion and for financial control of the world. Between Great Brittany, France, Germany, Austria-Hungary and Russia there were agreements and tensions to defend their economic and territorial interests.

Nationalist ambitions grew and the naval rivalry between countries, especially between Britain and Germany which aspired to break the British dominance over the seas.

CAUSES OF THE WAR

FRANCO - PRUSSIAN WAR (July 19, 1870 – May 10, 1871)

it was a war in which a coalition of German states led by Prussia defeated France. The war marked the end of French hegemony in continental Europe and resulted in the creation of a unified Germany. The emergence of Prussia as the leading German power and the increasing unification of the German states were viewed with apprehension by Napoleon III. War preparations were pushed on both sides, with remarkable inefficiency in France and with astounding thoroughness in Prussia. Prussian militarism had triumphed and laid the groundwork for German imperialistic ventures. The Papal States, no longer protected by Napoleon III, were annexed by Italy, which thus completed its unification.

CENTRAL POWERS

At the beginning of 20th century, the great European powers were in competition for the continent’s dominance. In 1882 Chancellor Bismarck formed the so-called "Central Powers", formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy.

ALLIED POWERS

Because of the Central Powers, Great Britain, France and Russia formed “Allied Powers”.

Tension between Great Powers announced the War at the beginning of 20th century. They built large warships, cannons, machine guns, airships and other war elements. Countries were given ways to disrespect agreements and maintain the arms race.

THE BALKANS REVOLUTION

Located southeast of the European Continent, it was a place of tensions wars and conflicts because it was the door to the East. Ottoman Empire (Turkey) had been dominated the Balkans but at the beginning of 20th century, it was in decline. In 1913, Balkan League managed to defeat Ottoman Empire intheir territory, because of that Austria-Hungary and Russia continued their expansion and dominance over that region.