Question

Mention two causes responsible for the First World War.

Answer 1

Explanation: This is a straightforward question. Start with the date of the First World War and then mention the causes.

Ans. The First World War started in 1914. The two causes responsible for the First World War are as follows.

1. Imperialism: By the end of the 19th century, European countries were in a race to establish new colonies for new markets and raw materials in different parts of the world. This created a lot of competition between the countries which led to the First World War.
2. Immediate provocation: In 1914, a Serbian nationalist named Gavrilo Princep assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand, prince of Austria-Hungary. This became the immediate cause of the First World War.