Causes Of The Outbreak Of Ww1

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1. Who was heir to the throne of Austria Hungary?

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the throne of Austria Hungary. As a member of the Habsburg dynasty, he was next in line to inherit the throne after his uncle, Emperor Franz Joseph. However, his assassination in 1914 sparked the events that led to the outbreak of World War I. This event not only ended his claim to the throne but also had significant political and historical consequences.

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The major causes of World War II were numerous. They include the impact of the Treaty of Versailles following WWI, the worldwide economic depression, failure of appeasement, the rise of militarism in Germany and Japan, and the failure of the League of Nations. Test your understanding of the events through... see morethe quiz below. see less

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________ , ________ and _________ signed the Triple Entente.

The correct answer is Britain France Russia. The Triple Entente was a military alliance formed in 1907 between these three countries. It was created as a response to the growing threat of the Central Powers, particularly Germany. The purpose of the alliance was to ensure mutual support and defense in case of an attack. The Triple Entente played a significant role in the events leading up to World War I.

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3. Basically, this ________ _________ meant that if a war erupted all of _________ would be involved.

The alliance system in Europe refers to the network of political and military agreements between various countries in Europe during the early 20th century. This system meant that if a war broke out, all of the countries involved in these alliances would be obligated to join the conflict. This created a complex web of alliances and rivalries, ultimately leading to the outbreak of World War I.

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5. The _______ _________ ________ was the official title of France.

The French Third Republic was the official title of France. This suggests that the French Third Republic was the governing system in place in France during a certain period of time.

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The French Third Republic was the official title of France. This suggests that the French Third Republic was the governing system in place in France during a certain period of time.

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6. Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on the __th of _____, ______ in ________.

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo.

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo.

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