Kevin Beadle

Mr. Haskell

World History

1 February 2006

Cause and Effect

Cause

1.      Imperialist and economic rivalries among European powers

2.      European alliance system

3.      Militarism and arms race

4.      Nationalist tensions in Balkans

5.      Fighting in the Balkans

Effect

1.      Economic impact of war debts on Europe

2.      Emergence of United States and Japan as important powers

3.      Growth of nationalism in colonies

4.      Rise of fascism

5.      World War II