Rarely, I think, can far-reaching world-shaping events be boiled down to a single moment. the assassination of Ferdinand is 1 @BeschlossDC
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The current state of the Mideast, Europe, N America, parts of Africa and Asia stem from Sarajevo
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Rise of US as super power started because of what Ferdinand's murder set off.
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What's so sad is that WWI was so unnecessary, that first cousins couldn't work out a solution
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Lead to the collapse of four Empires and the freedom of many oppressed peoples ironically.
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Thank you so much for photos and snippets of history. We need to continue to learn from it and make wise decisions.
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this seems somewhat prescient...given the state of world.
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It ended up shaping the century and the course of history 'til this day - a warning of the consequences of supernationalism.
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this event marked the beginning of the demise of European monarchies!
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@JoeNBC A group called the Black Hand did itThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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when I was a kid and saw this picture, I always thought, why was her dress so big?
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. Shot no doubt for his exquisite plumage.
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@JoeNBC How long did it take for us to actually go to war after that? Seems Daesh started on centenary. Pls ignore if I annoy.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@JoeNBC Never let it be said that the .380 caliber doesn't have enough stopping power! It started WW1.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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This is the exact pic that was in my High School history book...lol
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@JoeNBC Both World Wars began from incendents in the same region - How many students today know that fact? -
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That's very possible - 90% of this is all opinion.
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@PoliticalLine I love when Rachel Maddow has you on her show! So enlightening!
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