Identify two forces that lead to WWI. Examine how they contributed to the outbreak of war.

Required ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:

Textbook: Chapter 2, 4
Minimum of 1 scholarly source (in addition to the textbook)

Initial Post InstructionsWorld War I is different from most other wars in that it was not a direct result of aggression by one entity towards another, notwithstanding the assassination of Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Serbian elements. Instead, it was the consequence of a number of forces amidst a disruption of the tenuous balance of power in Europe.
Option 1: Identify two forces that lead to WWI. Examine how they contributed to the outbreak of war.