Question: What is the purpose of this paper?
World War I began in June of 1914 when Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated. This event alone did not cause the war, but was the spark that lit the fire of war. An analysis of militarism, imperialism, nationalism, and alliances can help one understand the environment that exploded into war once that spark was lit.
What is the paper?
Analyze the causes of World War I with an emphasis on militarism, imperialism, nationalism, and alliances. Explain how these policies led to a global conflict.
What are the requirements of this paper?
- A multi-paragraph essay with an introduction, body, and conclusion
- Approximately two pages
How do I complete the paper?
Write a description of each of the policies outlined in the paper, and explain how each one could have created tension in the years preceding the First World War After you have done this preliminary writing, organize your essay around the main idea of the assignment.
When creating your document, be sure to use the following:
- Times New Roman font
- 12 pt. font
- standard margins (right and left margins: 1.25"; top and bottom margins: 1")
- double spacing throughout
- "Tab" key to indent all paragraphs