Exploring the origins of World War I, this overview delves into the long-term factors like political rivalries, militarism, and alliances that set the stage for conflict. It examines the immediate catalyst of the war—the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand by Gavrilo Princip—and the subsequent July Crisis that led to a global conflict. The intricate pre-war power dynamics and the diverse historical interpretations of the war's causes are also discussed.
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Significance of militarism pre-WWI
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Impact of alliance systems pre-1914
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Role of nationalism in WWI genesis
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Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia as a response to its perceived challenge to its ______, following the assassination of the archduke.
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The ______ ______ after the assassination saw a rapid increase in hostilities involving major powers like Russia, Germany, France, Belgium, and the ______ ______.
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Great Powers' Shift in Balance
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Colonial Disputes Impact
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National Policies' Role
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Experts have not agreed on the precise ______ of World War I, with ongoing debates about the importance of different factors.
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The discussion on World War I's beginnings is influenced by new ______ findings and the evolving viewpoints of historians.
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A major split in the historical debate is between those who blame ______ and ______ primarily, and those who implicate a broader set of actors.
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The role of ______, ______, ______, and the ______ is also debated in shaping the course of World War I.
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Assassin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
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Austria-Hungary's reaction to heir's murder
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Event sequence post-assassination leading to WWI
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