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The Spark of World War I: Assassination in the Balkans

Explore how the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in the Balkan Peninsula ignited the flames of World War I, fueled by ethnic rivalries and geopolitical tensions in Europe. Learn about the key factors that led to this pivotal moment in history.

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The Spark of World War I: Assassination in the Balkans

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  1. Causes of World War I

  2. Assassination leads to war • Balkan Peninsula = “Powder keg of Europe” • 1) Ethnic Rivalries 2) Leading rivals had economic and political interests The “Spark” Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria shot by Serbian nationalist

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