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Regarding the milestones of the First World War, which of the following accounts accurately identifies the event that triggered the conflict, a significant battle in 1916, and the date the war finally ended?

  1. The war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, featured the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and ended with an armistice on 11 November 1918.Answer
  2. B
    The conflict began with the invasion of Poland, was defined by the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and concluded with a victory on 8 May 1945.
  3. C
    The war started following the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, included the Battle of Waterloo in 1916, and reached an armistice on 11 November 1918.
  4. D
    The war followed the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, saw the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and came to an end on 11 November 1917.

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The correct answer states that the war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, featured the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and ended with an armistice on 11 November 1918.
The correct account accurately lists the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand as the trigger, the Battle of the Somme as a major 1916 engagement, and 11 November 1918 as the date the conflict ended.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the event that triggered the First World War.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in 1914.
This event set off a chain reaction of alliances that led to the start of the Great War.
2
Identify a significant battle from 1916.
The Battle of the Somme.
It is highlighted in the history of the First World War for its massive scale and high casualty rates.
3
Identify the exact date of the Armistice.
11 November 1918.
This is the day the fighting stopped and is commemorated annually as Remembrance Day.

Key Concept

Key milestones and timeline of the First World War
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