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On June 28, 1914, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, was assassinated in Sarajevo (occupied Serbia) by separatist revolutionaries including Gavrilo Princip. This event precipitated a declaration of war by Austria-Hungary, and the beginning of World War 1.

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What caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia which eventually sparked WWI?

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What event sparked the beginning of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War I.


Who was assassinated that sparked the beginning of World War 1?

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What event sparked the beginning of World War 1?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in 1914 sparked the beginning of World War 1.


Who was assassinated during the event who sparked Austria to declare war on Serbia setting off World War 1?

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On which side did the US fight for in World War 1?

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What was the name of archduke that was killed that sparked the start of world war 1?

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What Sparked World War one?

The assasin of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria who was killed by Gavrilo Princip of Serbia.


What was the response of Serbia to the Austria-Hungary ultimatum?

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