The causes of W.W.I It is agreed by most that World War One was one of the most devastating events ever to take place on Earth, but the argument of which nation should carry the burden of responsibility continues on. However, many apparent facts show that this Great War would never would have happened had it not been for the actions of Germany and Austria-Hungry. Once the heir to their throne was assassinated, …showed first 75 words of 1061 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1061 total…could not ignore alliances they had made and Germany knew this. Austria-Hungary knew that Russia would react later, if not sooner, to their declaration of war on Serbia. Austria-Hungary and Germany knew the consequences of their actions and still took them. These two nations started the chain reaction, which ignited World War One. One cannot start a fire without a spark. Austria-Hungary was the spark and Germany was the gasoline to keep the fire going.