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World War One (Or The Great War (WWI)

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World War One, otherwise known as the great war because of its ghastliness, started in July 28, 1914. The war was started because of raising tension in Europe, imperialism, militarism, and nationalism all added to the growing tension. Conflict escalated after the assassination of Franz Ferdinand, the archduke of Austria-Hungary, committed by Serbs, caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia. This created a chain reaction of nations joining the war because of the allie system. Because of the allie system, Germany and the Ottoman Empire joined to support Austria-Hungary which was called the Allied Powers, and France, Russia, and Great Britain joined in support of Serbia, called the Central Powers.. Eventually by 1917, the United States decided

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