Asked by caleb
Many wars have been fought in the past over ownership and control of land. However, World War I was not fought for this reason. Why did countries around the world send their soldiers into battle at the beginning of the 20th century?
World War I was fought to determine the boundaries of several foreign colonies.
World War I was fought over who would control the high seas.
World War I was fought over which alliance had the most strength and power.
World War I was fought to define who the greatest power in Europe was.
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The first statement is NOT a correct reason: "World War I was fought to determine the boundaries of several foreign colonies."
Why:
- The main causes were militarism, a tangled system of alliances, imperial rivalry (competition for colonies and influence), and rising nationalism — plus the immediate spark, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- Control of the seas (naval rivalry, especially Britain vs. Germany) and contests between rival alliances and great powers were important causes and motives.
- While colonial competition (imperialism) helped create tension and later affected peace settlements, the war was not launched primarily to redraw colonial boundaries.
Why:
- The main causes were militarism, a tangled system of alliances, imperial rivalry (competition for colonies and influence), and rising nationalism — plus the immediate spark, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
- Control of the seas (naval rivalry, especially Britain vs. Germany) and contests between rival alliances and great powers were important causes and motives.
- While colonial competition (imperialism) helped create tension and later affected peace settlements, the war was not launched primarily to redraw colonial boundaries.
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