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The causes of the Great War (or, World War I) were several in number. Principally, the assassination of a highly placed leader in the Austro-Hungarian Empire, the Archduke Franz Ferdinand, led to hostilities in the Balkans. As a result, the infamous 'alliance-system' of Europe led to the addition of other belligerents. Throughout, the rampant nationalist that dominated Europe at the time led to eager involvements from still other nations.
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Which decade did World War 1 start?
World War I (known at the time as the Great War) started in 1914 and ended in 1918.
Was Europe in World War I?
Yes, they entered from the start as Great Britain
What was World War 1 known as?
The Great War or The War to End All Wars
What war was known as the Great War?
THE GREAT WAR WAS WORLD WAR 1
Original name of World War 1?
the great war the great war
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