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What caused the First World War? answer explanations

Review worked answers and explanations for What caused the First World War?. Aligned to Cambridge IGCSE History.

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The Alliance System

The Alliance System divided Europe into two main factions: the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente. This division created a situation where a conflict involving one country could easily escalate into a larger war.

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    Describe the impact of the Alliance System on the likelihood of war in Europe before 1914.

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