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What was a major factor that contributed to the outbreak of WWI?

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What caused the First World War?

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What was a major factor that contributed to the outbreak of WWI?.

  1. A.The Treaty of Versailles
  2. B.The Alliance System
  3. C.The League of Nations
  4. D.The Cold War

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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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