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Difficulty: MediumThe First World War

The First World War, also known as the Great War, was a global conflict that significantly impacted British history between 1914 and 1918. Which of the following correctly identifies the event that triggered the war, a major 1916 battle, and the exact date the Armistice began?

  1. Trigger: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; Battle: The Somme; Date: 11 November 1918Answer
  2. B
    Trigger: Invasion of Poland; Battle: The Somme; Date: 8 May 1945
  3. C
    Trigger: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; Battle: Britain; Date: 11 November 1918
  4. D
    Trigger: Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; Battle: The Somme; Date: 1 September 1939

Answer

The correct answer identifies 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 of the Armistice.
The First World War was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914. One of its most significant and costly battles was the Battle of the Somme in 1916. The conflict officially ended on 11 November 1918 when the Armistice was signed.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the cause of the First World War.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo in June 1914 was the event that triggered the conflict.
This event led to a chain reaction of alliances that pulled major powers, including the UK, into war.
2
Identify a major battle of the First World War from 1916.
The Battle of the Somme, which began in July 1916.
The Somme is one of the most significant battles due to its scale and the enormous loss of life on both sides.
3
Identify the date the fighting ended.
11 November 1918.
This is the date the Armistice was signed, ending the hostilities of the First World War.

Key Concept

Key milestones of the First World War (1914-1918)
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The First World War

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