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Digital History

Digital History: War in Europe: Who Was Responsible? [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a great overview of the events that immediately followed the assassination of Austria's Crown Prince Francis Ferdinand in Serbia in the lead-up to the start of World War I.
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Digital History

Digital History: Alliances in Europe: 1914 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the alliances among countries in Europe prior to World War I. These alliances led Europe into war because of the assassination of the Austrian Archduke. Play the simulation game to see which countries were allied to which...
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Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Ferdinand Assassination

For Students 9th - 10th
This descriptive article from the North Park University highlights the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in 1914.
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The History Cat

The History Cat: Causes of World War I

For Students 9th - 10th
Summarizes the major causes for the outbreak of World War I.