There were three main causes leading up to World War 1, but it wasn't until June 28, 1914 the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered World War 1 which began on July 28, 1914. The main causes leading to World War 1 were: The Rise of Nationalism, Build-up of Military might, and system of military alliances. Europe avoided major wars in the 100 years before world War 1 began. In the 1800s, nationalism swept across the continent that help bring about the Great War. …showed first 75 words of 749 total…

…showed last 75 words of 749 total…along the Western Front as neither side gained much ground. The deadlock lasted nearly three and a half years. These are the events in the first year. There were three main causes up leading to World War 1, but it wasn't until June 28, 1914 the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered World War 1 which began on July 28, 1914. References "P Brook-Shepard, Gordon, Archduke of Sarajevo (1984) "P Dedijer, Vladimir, The Road to Sarajevo (1966) "P Morton Frederick, Thunder at Twilight(1989)