What were the causes of World War One?

There were a number of varying causes, which led to the outbreak of World War I, which was the most devastating war prior to 1914. These included nationalism in the Balkans and among the great powers, the alliances between the great powers and competitions amongst Germany and Britain over the quantity of their armaments, and also there was economic tension between France, Germany and Britain. There was increasing unrest especially in Europe, as even the common …

…together to form a fuel that only needed one spark to create an explosion that will imprint the memory of the world forever. That one spark was the shooting of the Austrian Archduke, Franz Ferdinand - the catalyst. Amongst the other causes, nationalism created the many divisions that would propel the need for the war. The passion of the people and their leaders would result in four years of battle and millions of people dead.