Question

How did alliances between nations serve to escalate World War 1?

Answer 1

Answer

Nations at war targeted neighboring nations of the enemy as an offensive strategy

Explanation:

The alliances were made so you had support if a war broke out. Germany during World War I was known for its offensive strategy due to a strong nationalism. They also had imperialist ideas about creating a great Germany. The other nations was forced to declare war on Germany as they made a pact with Austria-Hungary. When Germany made that pact and helped Austria-Hungary, the other alliances was forced to fight Germany as a defensive strategy against them.