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According to the Treaty of Versailles, World War I (then referred to as The Great War) was caused "by the aggression of Germany and her allies." But the reality was that there were many factors that led up to WWI. Four of the major causes included economic rivalries between various countries, disputes within European and American colonies, conflicting alliance systems and nationalism.

Economic Rivalries Between European Countries

Up until the late 19th Century Great Britain was the world's leading industrial power. However, by the late 1800s Germany had caught up, going through rapid industrialization at that time. This presented new competition for Great Britain, especially in overseas markets. Both countries built up strong navies to protect their shipping and trade routes.

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