Most states believed war could help allay domestic political problems.

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Pro: In Russia, the entrance to the war created a moment of patriotism which distracted upset opponents from their domestic grievances with Tsar Nicholas.

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Con: The process of preparing for war led to greater dissatisfaction within most countries.

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Pro: In France, Italy, and Britain, domestic politics had become highly polarized, leading embattled centrist parties to rely on militaristic right-wing parties for support.

What caused World War One?

Most states believed war could help allay domestic political problems.

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In France, Italy, and Britain, domestic politics had become highly polarized, leading embattled centrist parties to rely on militaristic right-wing parties for support.

In Russia, the entrance to the war created a moment of patriotism which distracted upset opponents from their domestic grievances with Tsar Nicholas.

The process of preparing for war led to greater dissatisfaction within most countries.

Selected thesis

Most states believed war could help allay domestic political problems.

Pro claim 1, children below

In France, Italy, and Britain, domestic politics had become highly polarized, leading embattled centrist parties to rely on militaristic right-wing parties for support.

Pro claim 2

In Russia, the entrance to the war created a moment of patriotism which distracted upset opponents from their domestic grievances with Tsar Nicholas.

Con claim 1, children below

The process of preparing for war led to greater dissatisfaction within most countries.