WORLD WAR I
CAUSES AND COURSE OF THE WAR
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France was a strong supporter of pan-Slavism
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France considered Alsace and Lorraine to belong to France, rather than Germany.
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France and Britain clashed over control of Morocco.
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France and Germany became rivals in a race for naval superiority.
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Detailed explanation-1: -Answer and Explanation: After the French Revolution, but especially with the rise of Napoleon Bonaparte, French nationalism increased tensions throughout Europe, because the other European powers felt threatened by Napoleon and his ideals–chiefly, his dreams of expanding French control.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Triple Entente (especially France and Britain’s relationship) strengthened this further and divided Europe into two sides. France was angry with Germany – relations between the countries deteriorated (got worse). Britain became more suspicious of Germany because of their imperialism, and building a Navy.
Detailed explanation-3: -European Expansionism The expansion of European nations as empires (also known as imperialism) can be seen as a key cause of World War I, because as countries like Britain and France expanded their empires, it resulted in increased tensions among European countries.
Detailed explanation-4: -Because of its ancient German associations and because of its large German-speaking population, Alsace-Lorraine was incorporated into the German Empire after France’s defeat in the Franco-German War (1870–71).