World War I, also known as the Great War, began in 1914 and ended in 1918. Here’s a brief overview of its origins and resolutions: How World War I Started: Pc.net 1. Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand: - The immediate trigger for World War I was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary and his wife, Sophie, on June 28, 1914, by Gavrilo Princip, a Bosnian Serb nationalist, in Sarajevo. 2. Alliance System: - Europe was divided into two main alliance systems: the Triple Entente (comprising France, Russia, and the United Kingdom) and the Triple Alliance (comprising Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy). These alliances meant that a conflict involving one country could quickly involve others. 3. Militarism and Arms Race: - The major powers had been building up their military capabilities and stockpiling weapons. This arms race contributed to a sense of inevitable conflict and made mobilization for war faster. 4. Nationalism: - Nationalist sentiments