| Who is to Blame for WWI? -Germany � Felt it must stand behind its ally, Austria-Hungary -Russia- Supported Slavic people. Feared Austria-Hungary wanted to rule Slavic people -France- backed Russia. Felt it might someday need Russian support against Germany -Britain- Felt a duty to protect Belgium. Feared power of Germany across the English Channel -Austria-Hungary- Blamed Serbia for terrorism. Wanted to crush Serbian nationalism |