Throughout history, the loser had always been the ultimate evil, especially in a world war, in Germany s case. However, it is true that Germany did have voluminous responsibilities of starting the war, although she was not the one who sparked off the initial dispute. She was taking part in the imperialistic game, which made rivalries with other overseas empires. She was building an enormous navy, which irritated Britain who wanted to maintain the 2 power standard . She was rising economically and Industrially,

which also antagonized the great powers of Europe. The attitude of Kaiser Wilhelm II was a factor. Her growing powers and allies forced Britain to join the French and the Russians to balance out the power. Finally, when Germany signed the blank cheque for Austria, which backed Austria up to do what he otherwise wouldn t do, caused the initial spark of the Great War. The Schlieffen Plan also caused the outbreak of the war; it lead Germany to declare war on France, who then was still neutral, and to step on Belgium soil, land which Britain swore to protect.