What was the main cause of the First World War?
Military and economic tensions
Religious conflicts
Colonial disputes
Political assassinations
Answer
Military and economic tensions between Britain and Germany were major causes of the First World War. Britain's dominance in global trade and its vast empire led to increased competition and friction with Germany.
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