In which year did the First World War begin?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1914
- Step 1: The war began in the summer of 1914 after the assassination in Sarajevo. Step 2. It lasted until November 1918. Answer: 1914. Why not the others: 1939 is the start of the Second World War, and the other years are not linked with the outbreak.
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