Major Causes and Events of World War I

Image of Archduke Ferdinand just before his assassination .

In this topic, you will explore the major causes of World War I and how the assassination of a country’s leader can erupt into a full-scale war. You will also examine the major events and leaders of the war and look at how the "Great War" was an entirely different type of warfare than the world had ever seen.

Essential Questions

  • What were the factors that produced World War I?
  • What were the major events of the war?
  • Who were the major leaders?