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His assassination sparked ww1
Archduke franz Ferdinand
British liner sunk by a German u boat
Lusitania
These people opposed ww because it was perceived as evil
Pacifists
These people opposed to war because they saw it as an imperialist struggle
Socialists
In 1914, this alliance consisted of France, Great Britain and Russia
Allies
In 1914, this alliance consisted of Germany, Austria Hungary and the Ottoman Empire
Central powers
This contained a suggestion of an alliance between Mexico and Germany that deeply angered the American people
Zimmerman note
This long term cause of the war involved the development of the armed forces and their use as a tool of diplomacy
Militarism
Closely linked with industrialization, this long term cause of the war involved a contest for colonies.
Imperialism
In the battle of Somme, this resulted in the exchange of seven miles of territory at the cost of 1.2 million casualties.
No mans land
This long term cause of war encouraged competitiveness between nations and encouraged various ethnic groups to create nations of their own.
Nationalism