The cause and the beginning of the First World War.

August 1, 1914 – the beginning of the First World War.

Reasons for the beginning of the conflict:

Rivalry between great powers;
Colonial disputes;
The desire of small states for independence;
Germany’s desire to dominate Europe;
The desire of the world powers to expand their territories and gain new sales markets;
The rise of nationalist sentiments in many states.



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