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Difficulty: MediumThe First World War

To accurately summarize the history of the First World War, which combination of facts correctly identifies the event that triggered the conflict, a significant battle of 1916 known for high casualties, and the date the fighting ended?

  1. Trigger: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; Battle: The Somme; End Date: 11 November 1918Answer
  2. B
    Trigger: Invasion of Poland; Battle: Battle of Britain; End Date: 2 September 1945
  3. C
    Trigger: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; Battle: Battle of the Bulge; End Date: 11 November 1918
  4. D
    Trigger: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; Battle: The Somme; End Date: 11 November 1945

Answer

The correct answer identifies the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand as the trigger, the Battle of the Somme as the major battle, and 11 November 1918 as the end date.
The First World War began in 1914 following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. The Battle of the Somme in 1916 was a defining moment of the conflict due to its scale and high casualty rate. The fighting finally ceased on 11 November 1918, a date still commemorated as Remembrance Day.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the event that started the war.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914.
This event led to the system of alliances pulling major powers into the conflict.
2
Identify the major battle associated with high casualties in 1916.
The Battle of the Somme.
The Somme is one of the most famous and devastating battles for British forces during the war.
3
Identify the date the war ended.
11 November 1918.
This is the date the Armistice was signed, ending the fighting on the Western Front.

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Key Milestones of the First World War
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The First World War

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