The main causes of World War I were a complex mix of political alliances, economic competition, and territorial disputes. Nationalism, militarism, and imperialism were also contributing factors. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist on June 28, 1914, served as a trigger for the conflict, but the underlying tensions and rivalries between the major powers had been brewing for years beforehand. The war ultimately claimed millions of lives and reshaped the political map of Europe.
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