Question

Which statement best expresses the reason World War I started?

A The growing tensions between Serbia and Russia were irreparable and war was inevitable.
B The heir to the Austrian throne was assassinated.
C The wife of Germany's leader was assassinated and negotiations of settlement between Germany and Serbia could not be reached.
D Italy wanted to free Italians under Austro-Hungarian rule.

Answer 1

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated (he was the heir to the Austrian throne) so the answer would be letter B.

Answer 2

B) The heir to the Austrian throne was assassinated