Describe the Factors That Led to the Outbreak of War

question 15

Essay

Describe the factors that led to the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914 and the factors that eventually led to the U.S. entry in the war. Your answer should discuss both the ideologies and the events that led to the "Great War." In your opinion, was U.S. entry inevitable?

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Definitions:

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Societal Inequalities

The unequal distribution of resources, rights, and opportunities among different social groups within a society.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect power to be distributed unequally.

Individualism/Collectivism

A cultural dimension reflecting the degree to which societies emphasize individual achievement and autonomy versus collective well-being and interdependence.