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World War I was shaped by a complex web of causes, including nationalism, increased militarism, and the unification of Germany and Italy. The breakdown of the Congress System and events like the Crimean War set the stage for conflict. Proximate causes included the Agadir Crisis of 1905-1906 and the First Balkan Crisis, leading to new alliances such as the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) and the Triple Entente (Russia, France, Britain). These factors culminated in a flashpoint that ignited the Great War.
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General Causes of World War I • Nationalism • Unification of Germany and Italy • Increased Militarism • Breakdown of Congress System • Crimean War (1853-1856)
First Balkan Crisis Balkan League
Fallout • New alliances • Triple Alliance • Germany • Austria Hungary • Italy • Triple Entente • Russia • France • Britain