If there had not been a system of military alliances in place in Europe in 1914, would the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand have resulted in World War I?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

http://www.firstworldwar.com/origins/causes.htm

Answer 3

Yes, the combination of alliances and counter-alliances as well as the national pride, ignorance and arrogance of the leaders of Germany, Britain, France, Austria-Hungary, and Russia were the primary cause of World War I
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The War That Ended Peace: The Road to 1914 by Margaret MacMillan

A must read book for all history buffs
http://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/24/war-ended-peace-margaret-macmillan-review