Which of the following was the immediate cause of World War I?

a. The launching of the American Navy into the Pacific Ocean

b. The invasion of France by Great Britain

c. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

d. The sneak attack by Russia into Germany

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Milagros Avila

3 September, 06:49

Which of the following was the immediate cause of World War I?

a. The launching of the American Navy into the Pacific Ocean

b. The invasion of France by Great Britain

c. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

d. The sneak attack by Russia into Germany

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Derek Wise · Answer 1

Although the overall causes of World War I are complicated, it was " c. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand" that was the main trigger, since this set in motion a series of alliances.

Which of the following was the immediate cause of World War I?a. The launching of the American Navy into the Pacific Oceanb. The invasion of France by Great Britainc. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinandd. The sneak attack by Russia into Germany

Which of the following was the immediate cause of World War I?

a. The launching of the American Navy into the Pacific Ocean

b. The invasion of France by Great Britain

c. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand

d. The sneak attack by Russia into Germany