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The Schlieffen Plan aimed to avoid Germany fighting on two fronts by quickly defeating which country before Russia could mobilize?
The Schlieffen Plan aimed to avoid Germany fighting on two fronts by quickly defeating which country before Russia could mobilize?
- Belgium
- Great Britain
- France (correct)
- Austria-Hungary
Which event is considered the immediate catalyst for Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, setting off a chain reaction leading to World War One?
Which event is considered the immediate catalyst for Austria-Hungary's declaration of war on Serbia, setting off a chain reaction leading to World War One?
- The sinking of the Lusitania
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (correct)
- Germany's declaration of war on Russia
- German troops entering Belgium
What critical assumption underpinned the Schlieffen Plan regarding Great Britain's likely actions at the start of World War One?
What critical assumption underpinned the Schlieffen Plan regarding Great Britain's likely actions at the start of World War One?
- Great Britain would immediately declare war on Germany.
- Great Britain would support Germany against Russia.
- Great Britain would remain neutral and stay out of the war. (correct)
- Great Britain would focus on naval engagements only.
Which of these events took place in 1917?
Which of these events took place in 1917?
Which country's invasion directly led to Great Britain declaring war, according to historical records?
Which country's invasion directly led to Great Britain declaring war, according to historical records?
What key event occurred on November 11, 1918, effectively bringing an end to the fighting in World War One?
What key event occurred on November 11, 1918, effectively bringing an end to the fighting in World War One?
In what year did Germany declare war on both Russia and France, escalating the onset of World War One?
In what year did Germany declare war on both Russia and France, escalating the onset of World War One?
Which of the following best describes the strategic objective of the Schlieffen Plan?
Which of the following best describes the strategic objective of the Schlieffen Plan?
How did the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II contribute to the end of World War One?
How did the abdication of Kaiser Wilhelm II contribute to the end of World War One?
What was the approximate duration of the Battle of the Somme?
What was the approximate duration of the Battle of the Somme?
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Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The event that triggered World War I, on June 28, 1914.
Austria-Hungary's Declaration of War
Austria-Hungary's Declaration of War
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914.
Germany Declares War on Russia
Germany Declares War on Russia
Germany declared war on Russia on August 1, 1914.
Germany Declares War on France
Germany Declares War on France
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Schlieffen Plan
Schlieffen Plan
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Great Britain Declares War
Great Britain Declares War
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Battle of the Somme
Battle of the Somme
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Kaiser Wilhelm II Abdicates
Kaiser Wilhelm II Abdicates
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Armistice Day
Armistice Day
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Study Notes
- World War One occurred between 1914 and 1918.
Key Dates of WW1
- Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand on June 28th, 1914.
- Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28th, 1914.
- Germany declared war on Russia on August 1st, 1914.
- Germany declared war on France on August 3rd, 1914.
- The Schlieffen Plan started on August 4th, 1914.
- German troops entered Belgium on August 4th, 1914.
- Great Britain declared war on Germany on August 4th, 1914.
- Christmas Truce on the Western Front took place on December 25th, 1914.
- The Sinking of the Lusitania occurred on May 7th, 1915.
- The Battle of the Somme lasted from July 1st to November 18th, 1916.
- The United States declared war on Germany on January 19th, 1917.
- Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany abdicates on November 9th, 1918
- The Armistice was signed on November 11th, 1918.
Schlieffen Plan Details
- The Schlieffen Plan, created in 1905 by General Alfred von Schlieffen, was Germany's strategy to avoid a two-front war with France and Russia.
- It aimed to invade France and capture Paris before Russia could mobilize.
- The plan depended on German speed, slow Russian mobilization, and Britain staying out of the war.
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