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In History / College | 2025-07-03

Link to complete the sentence with the appropriate words. Some historians argue that if a Serbian nationalist had not assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, World War I _____ place.

A. would not have taken
B. would not take
C. will not have taken
D. had not taken

Asked by lwhetstone432

Answer (2)

To complete the sentence correctly, use 'would not have taken.' This implies that the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was crucial in leading to World War I. The sentence articulates a hypothetical historical scenario. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The appropriate completion is 'would not have taken', indicating that the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was a key factor in triggering World War I. This choice reflects a hypothetical situation regarding the significance of this historical event. The complete sentence is: 'Some historians argue that if a Serbian nationalist had not assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914, World War I would not have taken place.'
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04