Wwi Blames Germany Essay, Research Paper
Throughout history, the loser had always been the ultimate evil, especially in a
world war, in Germany s case. However, it is true that Germany did have
voluminous
responsibilities of starting the war, although she was not the one who sparked
off the
initial dispute. She was taking part in the imperialistic game, which made
rivalries with
other overseas empires. She was building an enormous navy, which irritated
Britain who
wanted to maintain the 2 power standard . She was rising economically and
Industrially,
which also antagonized the great powers of Europe. The attitude of Kaiser
Wilhelm II
was a factor. Her growing powers and allies forced Britain to join the French and
the
Russians to balance out the power. Finally, when Germany signed the blank
cheque for
Austria, which backed Austria up to do what he otherwise wouldn t do, caused
the initial
spark of the Great War. The Schlieffen Plan also caused the outbreak of the
war; it lead
Germany to declare war on France, who then was still neutral, and to step on
Belgium
soil, land which Britain swore to protect.