World War I was fought during which of the following periods?

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Answer 1

The correct answer is 1914-18.

Key Points

World War I was fought from 28th July 1914 to 11th November 1918.
This global conflict involved major world powers, divided into the Allied Powers and Central Powers.
The war was triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria on 28th June 1914.
It resulted in significant political, economic, and social changes, including the dissolution of empires like the Austro-Hungarian and Ottoman Empires.

Important Points

The Treaty of Versailles signed on 28th June 1919 formally ended World War I.
It introduced new warfare technologies, including tanks, machine guns, and chemical weapons.
World War I led to the League of Nations' formation in 1920 to promote peace and prevent future conflicts.
The war caused massive loss of life, with an estimated 16 million deaths and 21 million wounded.