The First World War, triggered by a political assassination in 1914, stemmed from a mix of imperialistic ambitions, nationalism, and tangled alliances involving various nations. Most historians affirm that no single country alone instigated the war; rather, it was a joint failure of the major powers, including the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. Key causes included the rise of Germany, an arms race, and intensified nationalism. The conflict ultimately reshaped global politics, claiming over 8 million lives by its conclusion in 1918.
The consensus of most historians today is that WWI was not started by a single nation, but that the coming of war was, in the end, the collective responsibility of all parties involved.
The rise of a unified Germany, the imbalance of power in 20th-century Europe, and an arms race between the major powers were among the main causes of WWI.
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