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What event in 1914 directly triggered the outbreak of a general war in Europe?
What event in 1914 directly triggered the outbreak of a general war in Europe?
- The ultimatum issued by Austria to Serbia
- The mobilization of the Russian army against Austria
- The declaration of war by Germany against Russia
- The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand (correct)
Which country immediately declared war against Russia as an ally of Austria?
Which country immediately declared war against Russia as an ally of Austria?
- Great Britain
- Germany (correct)
- Austria
- France
Why did Germany invade neutral Belgium in August 1914?
Why did Germany invade neutral Belgium in August 1914?
- Because Belgium was an ally of France (correct)
- To prevent Belgium from declaring war against Germany
- To gain control of Belgium's resources
- To establish a base for attacking Great Britain
Which underlying cause is identified as contributing to the outbreak of the general war in 1914?
Which underlying cause is identified as contributing to the outbreak of the general war in 1914?
Which event led to Great Britain declaring war against Germany in August 1914?
Which event led to Great Britain declaring war against Germany in August 1914?
What was President Woodrow Wilson's initial response to the outbreak of the European war?
What was President Woodrow Wilson's initial response to the outbreak of the European war?
What was President Wilson's primary challenge while trying to maintain a neutral course during the European war?
What was President Wilson's primary challenge while trying to maintain a neutral course during the European war?
What action did Great Britain take to challenge German power at sea during World War I?
What action did Great Britain take to challenge German power at sea during World War I?
What was Germany's response to the British blockade during World War I?
What was Germany's response to the British blockade during World War I?
What event led to the first major crisis challenging U.S. neutrality during World War I?
What event led to the first major crisis challenging U.S. neutrality during World War I?
