AMERICAN IMPERIALISM 1890 1919
THE UNITED STATES IN WORLD WAR I
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Italy
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Britain
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Austria-Hungary
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Russia
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Detailed explanation-1: -Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia On 28 July, Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia. It was determined to take decisive action against Serbia and, by now, knew this risked war with Russia, Serbia’s supporter.
Detailed explanation-2: -Although Russia had no formal treaty obligation to Serbia, it stressed its desire to control the Balkans and had a long-term perspective toward gaining a military advantage over Germany and Austria-Hungary in the region.
Detailed explanation-3: -Over 30 nations declared war between 1914 and 1918. The majority joined on the side of the Allies, including Serbia, Russia, France, Britain, Italy and the United States. They were opposed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire, who together formed the Central Powers.