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What were the main causes of World War I?
What were the main causes of World War I?
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The main causes of World War I were a complex mix of factors including:
Nationalism: Intense national pride and competition among European nations.
Imperialism: Competition for colonies and global dominance.
Militarism: The arms race and military preparedness of major powers.
Alliances: Complex web of alliances (e.g., Triple Entente vs. Triple Alliance) that escalated the conflict.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: The immediate trigger that led to the outbreak of the war