Number 1: The alliances system meant that a local conflict could easily result into an intimidating global one. The overall cause of World War was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Nationalism was a great cause of World War one because of countries being greedy and not negotiating. #2: Germany refused, so Britain declared war on Germany on Aug 4. ... In conclusion, the Alliance System was an important cause of the WWI because it divided the European powers into two rival military camps, the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente, that the rivalry between the two camps brought about the war.
However, westward expansion provided the United States with vast natural resources and ports along the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf coasts for expanding trade, key elements in creating the superpower America is today.
Based on this map France was the first moderns day country to embrace Christianity among Britain, Russia and Poland. The Prince of France always mantained close relations with the Pope, and France was at one time considered the Church's eldest daughter. Religion has been at the forefront of France many conflicts, namely The Hundred Years Old War against Britain and Protestantism.
