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What were the main causes of world war 1

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Treaties and Alliances: The years preceding WW1 many European nations formed alliances that would pull the other into war if one was attacked. Imperialism: increasing competition and desire for larger empires led to an increase in hostilities.
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The assasination of Arch Duke Franz Ferdinand in Serbia.
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