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AP World History: Modern
Unit 1 – The Global Tapestry (1200-1450)
Topic 1.9
How were the causes of World War I different from those of World War II?
Both wars were initiated due to territorial disputes between leading powers.
The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand led to both wars.
World War I was triggered by nationalism and tangled alliances, whereas World War II was largely caused by totalitarian aggression and the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles.
WWI started because of economic depression around the world while WWII occurred due to political unrest in Europe alone.
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