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Archduke Ferdinand Franz
The Archduke Ferdinand of Austria. His assassination helped to start World War I.
Photo courtesy Dickinson College.
Indirect Causes to World War I
Europe between 1850-1912 had the following 
situations occur:
- Europe in Turmoil, rise of absolute rule.
- The formation of hostile alliances, Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria, Hungary, and Italy) vs Triple Ente or Entente Cordiale (Russia, England and France).
- Unification of Germany in 1871 Italy unified soon after.
- Desire for national greatness among European powers.
- Decline of Ottoman Empire led to expansion in the Balkans.
- 1913 had second Balkan War.
But the direct cause was the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand from Austria on June 28,1914.
Photo courtesy of Grace University.
Books on World War I
Causes of World War I by Call Number: D 511 .Z554 2006ISBN: 9781595560032Publication Date: 2005-08-01WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR STUDENTS in fourth, fifth, and sixth grades, the ROAD TO WAR: CAUSES OF CONFLICT series focuses on the events leading up to five major wars in American and world history. Each book presents an in-depth look at the underlying reasons for these conflicts, clearly explaining important events and concepts. The attractive layout includes an easy-to-read typeface and more than 25 color photographs, illustrations, and maps. Even reluctant readers will be captivated by these concise explanations of how and why world-changing wars occurred.
