Practice Immediate Cause (7.2.2) - World War I: Causes, Events Leading to It; Peace Settlements

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Question 1.
Who was assassinated to trigger World War I?
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Think of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne.
Question 2.
What major event took place on June 28, 1914?
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This event is often considered the spark of World War I.
3Question 3.
Who was assassinated to trigger World War I?
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Remember he was the heir to a throne.
4Question 4.
Was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand the only reason for World War I?
- True
- False
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Consider other causes we discussed.
Question 5.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia. What could have been done differently?
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Analyze both historical context and alternatives.
Question 6.
Discuss the role of nationalism in the assassination of Franz Ferdinand. How did it contribute to larger geopolitical tensions?
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Connect the motives of the assassins with broader nationalist movements.

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