Which of the following events ignited World War I?
A)The assassination of Austria's Archduke
B)The alliance of Germany with Hungary
C)The invasion of France by Germany
D)The attempt by Hungary to annex Serbia
E)The atrocities of American soldiers against the Filipinos

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914, is widely recognized as the immediate spark that ignited World War I. This event led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, setting off a chain reaction of alliances entering the conflict.

Which of the Following Events Ignited World War I