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Imperialism heightened tensions among European powers as nations competed for colonies and resources, leading to rivalries and alliances. This competition created an environment of mistrust, where nations were eager to defend their imperial interests. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, compounded by these imperial ambitions, triggered a web of alliances and mobilizations, ultimately escalating into a global conflict. Thus, imperialistic desires significantly contributed to the outbreak and widening of World War I.

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