This history question requires analysis of historical events, causes, and consequences. The detailed answer below provides context, evidence, and a well-structured explanation.
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World War I (1914–1918) was caused by a combination of long-term tensions and a triggering event: Long-term causes (MAIN): • Militarism — European powers built massive armies and navies • Alliances — Two opposing blocs: Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) vs Triple Entente (France, Russia, Britain) • Imperialism — Competition for colonies created rivalries • Nationalism — Ethnic groups wanted independence, especially in the Balkans Trigger: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo (June 28, 1914) by a Serbian nationalist. Austria declared war on Serbia, alliances activated, and within weeks most of Europe was at war.