Using the information from the lesson and the readings, respond to this question in one to two paragraphs:
What caused World War I to begin?

(SAMPLE ANSWER)

The four general causes leading to World War I were nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances. Nationalism caused many small countries to rebel against imperialism and seek their independence. A focus on militarism meant that they had the means to cause great harm.

The final event that led to the beginning of the war was the assassination of Austria-Hungary's Archduke Ferdinand. Once Austria declared war on Serbia, the alliances that had been agreed to over the preceding years obligated several other countries to go to war.

Explanation:

the soviet union wanted to impose communist governments in eastern europe.