A Long and Illustrious History
The First World War began in 1914 following the assassination of:
AKaiser Wilhelm II of Germany
BArchduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria ✓
CKing George V of Britain
DTsar Nicholas II of Russia
Explanation
The First World War was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, in Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. This set off a chain of alliances.
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