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World War I was generated through a myriad of incentives, which were genuinely difficult to prevent. Although there were many key factors sparking the Great War, entangling alliances was the mainspring. The entangling alliances were complex and contained many problems amongst them. There were many chaotic issues that occurred between the entangling alliances, which led to World War I forming. The foundation of entangling alliances between 1881 and 1917 directly generated World War I by the increasing rivalries, growing national self-interest, and the drawing of nation’s into conflict.

The rivalries amongst the entangled alliances were a rigorous cause of World War I. Starting in 1882, the main central powers of Europe were separated into two fundamental groups that were highly against each other. The first group, the Triple Alliance, formed in 1882, brought together Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy. In reaction, France, Great Britain, and Russia formed the Triple Entente in 1907. These alliances were formed for protection of one another if a tragic and catastrophic event broke out. There were several events that tested the connection between the alliances. In 1914, the trustworthiness of several alliances was shown with the mayhem in the Balkans. “With the growing spirit of Nationalism, Slav subjects were becoming more and more difficult to govern.” This was caused because of the Slavs desperate desire to become an individual state. Francis Ferdinand, the Austro-Hungarian heir was murdered by Gavrilo Princip, a member of the Black Hand terrorist organization in 1914. Francis Ferdinand’s murder took place in Sarajevo, Bosnia. “The assassination set off a rapid chain of events, as Austria-Hungary immediately blame...

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...l countries acquire into heated rivalries with one another. Economic desire was also a key factor into the rising of World War I. Every country wanted the best for there nation and wanted to succeed economically. National goals for World War I were to gain land and earn money. That was the opposite of what occurred in World War I. An enormous amount of money was lost because of war. Russia’s strong dedication to protect Serbia was the central cause of many countries involvement in the war. Russia was so dedicated to protect Serbia that they declared war on multiple nations. Once Russia declared war on Austria-Hungary and Germany, many countries declared war on each other. The alliances were chaotic and rigorous in many situations. The entangling alliances between 1881 and 1914 actively generated World War I, a war which could have easily been prevented.