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A lasting period of peace had settled upon Europe after the war between France and Prussia (1870-1871) during which the industry and commerce progressed rapidly. The major powers grew economically and in power as well, and they began to rival between each other. Because of this rivalry, and other factors at the time such as nationalism, and militarism eventually the powers separated into opposing camps also known as alliances. The assassination of prince Ferdinand and his wife was the final stroke causing World War 1.
By the 20th century the great powers in Europe were six: France, Britain, Italy, Germany, Austria – Hungary, and Russia. All of them had interests and desires that conflicted with the others'. For example in 1871 France was defeated be Germany and therefore lost two provinces: Lorraine and Alsace. Because of this loss the great ambition of France since 1871 was to return both its provinces, and to restore its national pride, and there was no other way than war.......

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