Causes of WWI

🎬 How Did the World End Up in War? "It started with an assassination… then alliances got messy, empires got dramatic, and suddenly, everyone was in the fight! From the MAIN causes of World War I to the wrong turn that changed history, we’re breaking down how the world got pulled into one of the deadliest wars in history. Grab your tea—because this story? Whewww, it’s SCALDING!" 📌 Subscribe & Hit That Bell 🔔 so you don’t miss the next episode! ➡️ To learn how the U.S. got involved, watch the video here:    • World War I  US entry   ➡️ To see the final outcome of the war, watch:    • WWI: The aftermath (Treaties, borders...   📚 What’s Included in This Episode ✅ The MAIN Causes of WWI (Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism) ✅ The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand ✅ The Black Hand’s Chaotic Plan ✅ The Wrong Turn That Changed History ✅ The Domino Effect That Pulled the World Into War ✅ The U.S. Stays Out… For Now 💬 Do you think history would have been different if Franz Ferdinand’s driver hadn’t taken that wrong turn? Let’s chat in the comments! 📢 Follow & Subscribe for more history tea! 📖 Curriculum Standards Covered 📌 AP U.S. History (APUSH) Standards Covered: KC-7.2.I.A – Causes of World War I 📌 Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for U.S. History: §113.41(c)(1)(B) – Analyze the causes of World War I, including nationalism, imperialism, militarism, and alliances. §113.41(c)(7)(A) – Explain the impact of significant events of World War I, including the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. 📌 AP Human Geography (APHG) Standards Covered: PSO-4.B – Explain the political and cultural consequences of boundaries and treaties. PSO-4.E – Explain the challenges to sovereignty and fragmentation of states. 📜 Primary & Secondary Sources Used 📝 Primary Sources: Austro-Hungarian Ultimatum to Serbia, 1914 Woodrow Wilson’s Address to Congress on Neutrality, 1914 📖 Secondary Sources: Barbara Tuchman, The Guns of August John Keegan, The First World War ⚠️ Disclaimers ✅ For Educational Purposes Only: This video is designed to engage learners in historical discussion and is not a substitute for formal instruction. ✅ Not Endorsed by Any Educational Institution: This video is independently created and is not affiliated with, nor officially endorsed by, any school district, university, or educational organization. ✅ Character-Based Political Commentary: Any political commentary in this video is solely character-based (Ms. F.'s storytelling style) and does not reflect the views of any educational entity, organization, or institution. ✅ Comedy & Satire for Engagement: Some elements have been exaggerated or humorized for storytelling and educational engagement while maintaining historical accuracy. 🎥 Production Credits 🎙️ Content Created & Narrated by: Ms. F. 🎬 Edited Using: WeVideo 🎵 Audio: Royalty-Free Music from WeVideo © Copyright Notice © 2025 Ms. F. Spills the Tea. All rights reserved. This video may not be reproduced or distributed without permission. Some images and video clips are used under Fair Use for educational purposes. 📢 Want More History Tea? Subscribe & Stay Tuned!