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World War One Lecture PP
World War I was caused by militarism, imperialism, and the rise of nationalism in Europe which led to the formation of opposing alliances. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand set off a chain of events that led major European powers to take sides in the war. The initial battle plans failed and resulted in long stalemates and trench warfare along the Western Front. Over 10 million soldiers and civilians lost their lives during the war before an armistice was declared in 1918. The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany, sowing seeds for future conflict.
