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Outbreak of WW1 for kids: America remains Neutral
At the outbreak of WW1
President Woodrow Wilson adopted a neutral and impartial stance in
an effort to keep the United States from being drawn into a foreign
war. This article provides facts about the Outbreak and Causes of WW1
in the
countries and continent of Europe and in the United States of
America.
Outbreak of WW1 for kids: Map of Europe
The Map of Europe provides an illustration of the
Central Powers that included Germany, Austria-Hungary,
Turkey and Bulgaria (pink areas). The also map shows
the countries of the Allies at the outbreak that
included Russia, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Rumania,
Serbia, Belgium, Greece, Portugal and Montenegro (orange
areas). The blue areas of
the WW1 Map indicate the neutral countries at the
outbreak of the war that included Spain, the
Netherlands, Switzerland, Norway, Denmark and Sweden.
Outbreak and Causes of WW1 in
Europe for kids
The outbreak and causes of World War One
in Europe were complicated and rooted in power struggles
between different European countries.
Interesting facts about the Outbreak and Causes of WW1
in Europe are detailed in the fact sheet.
Summary of Outbreak and Causes of WW1 in America for kids
America made efforts to
remain impartial. However, events made it impossible to maintain its neutral policy.
The nation was drawn into World War 1 on the side of the
Allies 2½ years after the
conflict had begun, and declared war on Germany on April
6, 1917. America joined the Allies in
World War 1 due to the following causes
● The immediate cause was that Germany
violated American neutrality by attacking international shipping
with its unrestricted U-Boat submarine warfare campaign
● Other causes of WW1 in America included:
○ The sinking of the
Lusitania
passenger liner
○ Acts of sabotage in America including
the Black Tom Explosion
○ Breaking the
Sussex Pledge that led to
the sinking of six American merchant
ships by German U-boats
○ The interception of the
Zimmermann Telegram that promised the Mexican Government that Germany
would help Mexico recover the territory it had ceded to the
USA following the Mexican-American War
For comprehensive information about the attitude of
Americans prior to the outbreak and the detailed causes
of the war in the US refer to our article on the
American Entry into WW1.
Interesting Facts on the
Outbreak and Causes of WW1 in Europe
Facts about the Causes of WW1
in Europe are detailed in the following fact sheet.
Facts
about the
Outbreak and Causes of WW1 in Europe for kids
Causes
of WW1 Fact 1: There was a tangle of treaties and
alliances made between various European countries in
order to maintain a balance of power in Europe.
Causes
of WW1 Fact 2: Alliances: In 1881 Germany made an
alliance with Austria-Hungary and Italy agreeing to
protect each other in the event they were attacked by
France
Causes
of WW1 Fact 3: Secret Alliances: Italy went on to
make a secret alliance with France saying they would not
aid Germany
Causes
of WW1 Fact 4: Alliances: In 1892 France and Russia
established an alliance in response to Germany's
alliances.
Causes
of WW1 Fact 5: Alliances: Russia had signed an agreement
promising to protect Serbia in the event of attack
Causes
of WW1 Fact 6: Alliances: In 1904, Britain and France signed a
treaty
Causes
of WW1 Fact 7: Alliances: In 1907 the old enemies France,
Britain, and Russia formed an alliance called the Triple Entente
that stated that they had a 'moral obligation' to support each
other. The Triple Entente was made to balance the growing
power of Germany
Causes
of WW1 Fact 8: Nationalistic pride and politics,
secret alliances and imperialism all played a part in
the outbreak and causes of World War One, as did the
rivalries of the countries and the jealousies between
the leaders.
Causes
of WW1 Fact 9: The policy and practice of
Imperialism saw European countries uniting the different
territories of an empire with their own governments that
adhered to the dominance of the 'mother country'.
Causes
of WW1 Fact 10: The Bosnian Crisis: The Bosnian
Crisis erupted in 1909 when Austria-Hungary took over
the former Turkish province of Bosnia infuriating Serbia
Causes
of WW1 Fact 11: The Moroccan Crisis - In 1911 Germany
protested against the French possession of Morocco
Causes
of WW1 Fact 12: Countries in Europe were building and
growing their military forces, arms and battleships
Causes
of WW1 Fact 13: Countries in Europe wanted to regain
lost territories from previous conflicts and build new
empires. The unstable system of alliances, distrust
between the countries and conflicting secret treaties
crashed down in the summer of 1914 when events led to
the outbreak of World War One.
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Outbreak and Causes of WW1
for kids
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Interesting Facts on the
Outbreak and Causes of WW1 in Europe
Interesting facts about
the Outbreak and Causes of WW1
in Europe are detailed further in the fact sheet for kids.
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about the
Outbreak and Causes of WW1 in Europe for kids
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 14: World War One was triggered on 28
June 1914 by the assassination of the Archduke Franz
Ferdinand of Austria (nephew of Emperor Franz Josef and
heir to the throne of Austria and Hungary) and his
pregnant wife Sophie
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 15: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
took place in in Sarajevo, the capital of the Austro-Hungarian
province of Bosnia and Herzegovina and was perpetrated by a Serbian
terrorist group, called 'The Black Hand'.
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 16: The name of the man who shot Archduke Franz
Ferdinand and his wife was a Bosnian revolutionary called Gavrilo
Princip.
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 17: The assassination of Archduke Franz-Ferdinand and
Sophie set off a rapid chain of events in Europe. However, the
assassination took place with the knowledge of Serbian officials who
hoped to start a war that would bring about the destruction of the
Austro-Hungarian Empire.
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 18: Austria-Hungary, and many other
European countries, blamed the Serbian government for
the attack.
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 19: Russia had signed an agreement
promising to protect Serbia in the event of attack so
before taking action the Austro-Hungarian leaders sought
assurances from German leader Kaiser Wilhelm that
Germany would support their cause in the event of a
Russian intervention (which was also likely to involve
Russia's allies, France and Great Britain).
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 20: Assurances were received from Germany
and Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia and the
outbreak of World War 1 began on July 28,1914.
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 21: World War 1 involved 2 opposing
alliances - the Allies and the Central Powers
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 22: The countries of the Allies at the
outbreak included Russia, France, British Empire, Italy,
United States, Japan, Rumania, Serbia, Belgium, Greece,
Portugal and Montenegro
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 23: The countries of the Central Powers
at the outbreak included Germany, Austria-Hungary,
Turkey and Bulgaria
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 24: The terrible conflict spread across
the globe in which 8 million soldiers died and 21
million troops were wounded.
Outbreak and Causes
of WW1 Fact 25: The USA
entered the conflict and declared war on Germany on April
6, 1917.
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Causes of WW1 in Europe for kids
Outbreak and Causes of WW1
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Causes of American entry and Role World War I
On April 6, 1917 the United States
Senate declared war on Germany
and fought with the allies in WW1. For additional
facts and information refer to the following links: .
Outbreak and Causes of WW1 for kids - President Woodrow Wilson Video
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