This was so we wouldn’t have to make the first move and keep the war local to just Eastern Europe. Germany can’t be blamed due to the approval of a “blank Cheque” to Austria-Hungary because Russia also gave a blank cheque to Serbia. Our response was to protect our allies, Austria-Hungary. We also joined the war to improve our own country by hopeing war would increase the popularity of the Kaiser and that the war would distract from the domestic problems our country is facing. The only things we can be blamed for are supporting our ally, declaring war on Russia, violating Belgian neutrality, invading face and bring britain into the war. However, the blame can be passed around to each country because Britain refused to make their position in the war clearly know to us and continued to grow their navy. Russia didn’t control Serbia which caused the instability throughout Europe and mobilized signalling a full on war. Also, France supported Russia even before the war. Allso, Austria-Hungary made Serbia out to be a monster, delayed their response to the assassination of their heir. It was their fault for sending him to Bosnia in the first place. Moreover, They refused to back down against Russia and declared war on Serbia.
So in conclusion, Germany is not responsible for the war. We only tried to protect ourselves and allies against world powers who were bullying us and Austria-Hungary. Finally,