Failure comes only when we forget our ideals and objectives and principles. These are wise words from Jawaharlal Nehru. America is a very selfish country but in the big picture we accomplished our objectives but the outcome of those accomplishments were more detrimental than instrumental. The United States achieved four main objectives which lead directly to the entering of World War I. One of those four is Nationalism. Nationalism played an important role in the outbreak of World War I. The only way to prove and show your loyalty towards ones country they would support them in every decision made by that certain country. During this time the only to demonstrate true nationalism, war was the only option. The thought of a whole nation fighting …show more content…
They all have their own personality and uniqueness while some are boring. But because of these indifferences there were also many countries that sought after the same interest and found a common ground which slowly led up to an alliance. An alliance is a union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations. Alliances proved to the world that as time goes by everyone as a nation can coexist under an alliance and through an alliance we proved what it means to have someones back. Although the intial and mid thought of an alliance is strictly beneficial, when looked at in a wider spectrum we realize the truth behind the curtain. Reality was soon shown whenever it came down to a dispute. Specifically the dispute that started it all and that was the spark that began World War I. The assassination of Austria’s Archduke Franz Ferdinand on June 28, 1914 was the spark that created the First World War. Because Bosnia was tired of Austria and wanted its own independence they acted in a violent manner which was assassination. Instead of reacting in a regretful manner, Austria took its time and made sure that they had another country who was their ally (Germany) before they did anything. Serbia also did the same thing and got the go from Russia. This was a flaw in the policy of alliances, countries were allies with many other countries but when one of them would go to war they all would. This enormous group of war hungry …show more content…
Nations built enormous armies to defend themselves and win the arms race. Military expansion was only instrumental to the growth of America but it also intimidated other countries. Theodore Roosevelt once said “Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far” this not only helped achieve militarism but increased the amount of support of the citizens towards this objective. We wanted to be the best and most heavily armed army for many reasons. One is to be able to support ourselves in case of war or anything. Although it seems a great objective it is a dangerous one. Other countries that were close behind in the weapons race were worried and intimidated by America. They wanted to be aware of all the actions the United States would commit and not go to war with America. Because many countries feared the U.S., many alliances were formed that were against the United States. This create d\was the more enemies for the U.S. and created more problematic