Multiple choice general knowledge history

World War 1 started in the year:

  1. 1918

  2. 1976

  3. 1914

  4. 1917
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C Correct answer
Explanation

World War I began in 1914, triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in June 1914, with declarations of war following in August 1914. The war continued until 1918, making 1914 the correct starting year. 1917 was when the United States entered the war, and 1918 was when it ended.

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