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What were some of the most important causes behind World War 1?
And how did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand contribute to the war?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, was the immediate trigger for the start of WW1. It led to a chain of events that culminated in war, as Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia mobilized to defend Serbia, and ultimately, many other European powers became involved.