Tensions between European states had increased as a result of their imperial expansions, especially after the start of Germany's imperial project in the late 19th century. Empires felt more vulnerable and worried about losing power.

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Con: Foreign policy became increasingly less of a concern for Britain in the early 20th century, as domestic issues became more urgent for leadership.

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Pro: The fear of a growing Germany united France and Britain against what they saw as the German threat.

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Pro: Heather Jones argues that the Austro-Hungarian Empire sought to use the assassination of Franz Ferdinand as a pretext to invade Serbia.

What caused World War One?

Tensions between European states had increased as a result of their imperial expansions, especially after the start of Germany's imperial project in the late 19th century. Empires felt more vulnerable and worried about losing power.

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Heather Jones argues that the Austro-Hungarian Empire sought to use the assassination of Franz Ferdinand as a pretext to invade Serbia.

The fear of a growing Germany united France and Britain against what they saw as the German threat.

Foreign policy became increasingly less of a concern for Britain in the early 20th century, as domestic issues became more urgent for leadership.

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Tensions between European states had increased as a result of their imperial expansions, especially after the start of Germany's imperial project in the late 19th century. Empires felt more vulnerable and worried about losing power.

Pro claim 1

Heather Jones argues that the Austro-Hungarian Empire sought to use the assassination of Franz Ferdinand as a pretext to invade Serbia.

Pro claim 2, children below

The fear of a growing Germany united France and Britain against what they saw as the German threat.

Con claim 1, children below

Foreign policy became increasingly less of a concern for Britain in the early 20th century, as domestic issues became more urgent for leadership.