Which began the long chain of events that plunged Europe into war in August 1914? the formation of the Central Powers military a
lliance the declaration of war on Germany by France the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand the election of Georges Clemenceau as France's prime minister
"<span>the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand" is thought to be the spark that lit the powder-keg </span>of war at the beginning of the 20th century. A dense web of alliances was set off from this shooting.
The Revolution of 1848 failed in its attempt to unify the German-speaking states because the Frankfurt Assembly reflected the many different interests of the German ruling classes. Its members were unable to form coalitions and push for specific goals. The first conflict arose over the goals of the assembly.
