The assassination of which figure is considered the immediate 'spark' that ignited World War I?
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Correct answer: Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne. His assassination in Sarajevo by a Serbian nationalist led Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia, triggering a chain reaction of alliances.
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