The immediate cause of World War 1 was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand of Austria. It led to the invasion of Serbia and subsequent declaration of war by Russia.
The assassination of Austrian Archduke Ferdinand was the immediate cause of World War I. He was killed by a Serbian terrorist, which caused Austria to declare war on Serbia. Serbia was allied with Russia, who intervened, causing Germany to declare war on Russia, which caused France to declare war on Germany.
The main cause of WW1 was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
The assassination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination was the last straw in the disputes between Austria-Hungary and Serbia. Austria-Hungary gave Serbia no chance and made their demands and threatened that noncompliance would lead to an invasion. Russia joined the side of Serbia and France joined Russia. Russia mobilization to the German border brought in Germany. Etc Etc.
Throughout The road to WW1, Germany's main ally was probably Aurstria-Hungary. This is because of Serbia and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Serbia was allied with Britain and Austria Hungary was allied with Germany. The war became mostly between Germany and Britain fromt then on.
Germany systematically encouraged Austria-Hungary to be unreasonable in its dealings with Serbia following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand. Please see the related questions below.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914 was the spark that ignited World War I. This event triggered a chain reaction of alliances and tensions among European powers, leading to the outbreak of war.
Yes, The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria triggered the start of the Great War (World War I)
The assassination precipitated the fighting of WW1.
Absolutely not!