The correct answers to these open questions are the following.
A) Briefly explain why ONE of the developments on the list above represents the most significant cause of the First World War. Provide at least ONE piece of evidence to support your explanation.
I consider that Nationalism was the most significant cause of World War I.
B) Briefly explain why ONE of the other developments on the list above represents a less significant cause of the First World War than the one you selected in part.
I consider that militarism had less impact as a cause for World War I because military powers had already developed their military arsenal to be considered strong and powerful armies.
C) Briefly explain which ONE of the developments on the list above played a significant role in contributing to the cause of World War II.
Explanation.
Nationalistic and imperialistic ideas were one of the most important causes that detonated the beginning of World War 1 in Europe. The ambition of political and military leaders, expansionists’ ideas, ethnics problems, and the hunger for power were reasons that confronted countries in battle. The consequences: millions of people were killed due to modern technology in weaponry, entire cities were destroyed, and nations became weak and vulnerable.
The sad thing after so much destruction was that world leaders did not learn the lesson. Twenty-one years after the end of World War 1, similar reasons and the ambition for control and power were again causes that started World War II.
Hard to believe, but humans have always been a race that wages war. It does not matter the cause, thorough out history, humans have been constantly battling with each other for similar reasons.
Under the flag of Liberalism and the protection of personal liberties, European countries tried not only to protect their nations but defend themselves from other “strange” forms of thinking from rivals or enemies.
Nationalistic ideas were so dominant at the time, that it was practically impossible to find respect and tolerance for other ethnicities and cultures in some European countries. When Nationalism made people believe that they were superior to other races, then the preamble of World War 1 was established. Nations felt that their history, traditions, language, and culture were superior to other rival nations and differences became problems, problems became conflicts, and conflicts became wars.