Collapse at the Center 3/24/14

Today's reading was interestingly enough about the first World War, which lead history into its very next segment.We know it was basically a European war that eventually branched out to the rest of the world but people often forget that it also was part of the great depression, the rise of Germany and Hitler, as well as adding on to WW2. Why did this happen? Well I like how the book has put into perspective that by the 1900's most of the World was under the government of the Europeans, as their massive empire as well as influence spread, it didnt exactly ice their cake with neighboring rivials such as the Italians and Germans. These other countries were also seeking to gain power as form little groups. These groups were ment to bring peace to the countries and help prevent strife but in 1914 Sebrians assisnated the Hungarian heir which was part of the starting point to the first world war.