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The First World War (1914–1918) was a conflict of immense historical significance for the United Kingdom. Which of the following correctly identifies the event that triggered the war, the tragic outcome of the first day of the Battle of the Somme in 1916, and the date the Armistice was signed?

  1. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; 60,000 British casualties; 11 November 1918Answer
  2. B
    The invasion of Poland; a major victory for the Royal Air Force; 8 May 1945
  3. C
    The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; the D-Day landings on the beaches of France; 11 November 1918
  4. D
    The invasion of Poland; 60,000 British casualties; 11 November 1918

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand; 60,000 British casualties; 11 November 1918
The First World War was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914. One of its most tragic episodes was the Battle of the Somme, where the British army suffered 60,000 casualties on the very first day in July 1916. The conflict finally ended with the signing of the Armistice on 11 November 1918.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the event that triggered the First World War in 1914.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo.
This event led to a chain reaction of alliances that began the conflict.
2
Determine the significance of the Battle of the Somme in July 1916.
The British forces suffered 60,000 casualties on the first day alone.
This is a key fact mentioned in the historical record of WWI's human cost.
3
Recall the exact date the Armistice was signed to end the fighting.
11 November 1918.
The war ended at 11:00 AM on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918.

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Key Milestones of the First World War
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