The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of
World War I. But the events that led to the Great War go further back into the
nineteenth century. As with the Boxer Rebellion of 1900, nationalism, imperialism,
and militarism all played a part.

Analyze how the forces of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism
irrevocably led to World War I. Pay particular attention to the rise of
Pan-Slavism in Eastern Europe and the corresponding rise of nationalism in
German-speaking states. Analyze how the alliance system contributed to the
ultimate outbreak of war.

Then analyze the events that drew the United States into World War I.
Clearly discuss why America first remained neutral between1914-1917. What role
did ethnicity play in America’s neutrality? Then identify and analyze the
specific events that led to America’s entrance into the war. Evaluate America’s
contribution to the war effort and to what extent America’s entry contributed
to the end of the war. Finally, analyze the events that led to the defeat of
the Treaty of Versailles. What effect did this have on America’s role in the
world during the 1920s and 1930s? Pay particular attention to the role of
President Woodrow Wilson both during and after the war, in particular, his
efforts to establish the League of Nations.

This paper must be four to five
double-spaced pages in length (not including the References page) and utilize
no less than four academic quality sources. Margins should be no more than one
inch (right and left) and the essay should be composed in an appropriate font
and size. Sources must be documented and cited using APA format.

Analyzed how the forces of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism
irrevocably led to World War I

Analyzed how the alliance system contributed to the ultimate
outbreak of war

Analyzed the events that drew the United States into World War I

Used at least 4 academic sources

Paper is formatted correctly in APA style and is organized properly
with an Introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion.

The sources are in correct APA format, and in proper locations
throughout the paper.

Grammatically correct without spelling errors.

Topic	Total worth	Earned	Comments
Analyzed how the forces of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism irrevocably led to World War I	30
Analyzed how the alliance system contributed to the ultimate outbreak of war	30
Analyzed the events that drew the United States into World War I	30
Used at least 4 academic sources	20
Paper is formatted correctly in APA style and is organized properly with an Introduction, thesis, body paragraphs, and conclusion.	10
The sources are in correct APA format, and in proper locations throughout the paper.	15
Grammatically correct without spelling errors.	15
Total	150

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