Question

Study the political cartoon from July 1914.

A political cartoon from July 1914. Men with sashes label the country they are from and each have their hand on the other. From left to right is Serbia, Austria, Russia, Germany, and France. A caption says,

Which cause of World War I is illustrated in the cartoon?

alliances
imperialism
militarism
nationalism

Answer 1

The political cartoon you describe illustrates the cause of **alliances** leading up to World War I. The representation of men from different countries (Serbia, Austria, Russia, Germany, and France) with their hands on one another emphasizes the interconnected relationships and tensions among these nations, reflecting how alliances could lead to a larger conflict. This is particularly relevant as the alliances formed prior to the war contributed to the escalation of the conflict following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.