Causes and consequences of second world war PDF

Running head: CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF WORLD WAR 1
CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF WORLD WAR 1
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Abstract
The aim of the report is to reflect an understanding of the First World War and further discuss
the causes and consequences of the First World War. The report has highlighted and explained
the preceding process which added to the intense conflict and finally drag many nations into a
melting pot of world war. The research has also allowed a hypothesis to form and further the
arguments are developed to arrive upon a satisfactory conclusion.

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................3
Background of the study..............................................................................................................3
Research aims and objectives and the hypothesis.......................................................................4
Literature Review........................................................................................................................6
Primary causes of the First World War.......................................................................................6
Immediate cause of the First World War.....................................................................................7
Consequences of the First World War.........................................................................................7
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................8
References......................................................................................................................................10

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Introduction
The aim of the research is to critically analyze the prior causes and consequences of the First
World War and reflect an in depth understanding of the issue. The research report will reflect on
the understanding apart from the immediate cause of the death of the Archduke, there was certain
other factors like imperialism, nationalism, military alliances and arms race were also potent in
triggering the war to last for over four years from 1914 to 1917. The report also analyze the post
war era and the changes occurs in the balance of power, labor laws, societal and economical
changes when the war left the European nations in huge debt while the western region like U.S.
emerged as a huge economic and industrial power.
Background of the study
World War I was one of the disastrous and horrendous war between various nations occurred for
a time period from 1914 to 1918. Set against the backdrop of European background, it mobilized
more than 70 million soldiers among which 90 per cent were Europeans. It was one of the largest
war in the history of the world. The immediate cause of the war was assassination of the heir
Austro-Hungarian Empire, Archduke Franz Ferdinand by a young nationalist from Serbia
(Keegan, 2014). When an ultimatum was issued upon Serbia, it could not satisfy the Austrian
adequate justification which trigger a war between the two nations. The crisis further deepened
when the alliances were formed between the nations formed where Russia, France and Britain on
one side opposing the Triple Entente comprising of Germany, Austria-Hungary and Italy. With
the bombing of capital of Serbia, Belgrade, Russia revamped its force to rescue Serbia by
mobilizing its military nearest to Austria. Germany demanded from the Russians to demobilize