USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Imperialism. Pride in one’s country; nations sought their own interests over others. Many groups wanted to be free from the control of other nations. Nationalism.

Detailed explanation-2: -Nationalism was a prominent force in early 20th century Europe and a significant cause of World War I. Nationalism is an intense form of patriotism or loyalty to one’s country. Nationalists exaggerate the importance or virtues of their home country, placing its interests above those of other nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The immediate cause of World War I that made the aforementioned items come into play (alliances, imperialism, militarism, nationalism) was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary. In June 1914, a Serbian-nationalist terrorist group called the Black Hand sent groups to assassinate the Archduke.

Detailed explanation-4: -World War I, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. His murder catapulted into a war across Europe that lasted until 1918.

Detailed explanation-5: -It was Serbian nationalism that was the immediate cause of World War I. A Serb Nationalist, Gavrilo Princip, assassinated Archduke Ferdinand of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. This led to the Austro-Hungarian Empire declaring war on Serbia, and Russia reciprocated since it was an ally of Serbia.