The assassination of Franz Ferdinand in 1914 s said to be the spark that's started the war but there were many long term causes that led to the outbreak of the First World War. Historians argue they can be split into four categories: Imperialism; Nationalism; Militarism; and Alliances.
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MAIN. Militarism. ...
Militarism. -increased influence of military thinking on the political decision makers. ...
Triple Alliance. -Germany, Austria/Hungary, Italy (later switched sides) ...
Triple Entente. -Great Britain, France, Russia. ...
Imperialism. ...
Nationalism.
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