HISTORY
WORLD WAR I AND THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Francis Ferdiand
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T.E. Lawerance
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David Lloyd George
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William II
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Detailed explanation-1: -The next day, German Ambassador Heinrich von Tschirschky spoke to Emperor Franz Joseph and stated that it was his estimate that Wilhelm II would support resolute, well-thought-out action by Austria-Hungary with regard to Serbia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Kaiser Wilhelm II’s ambitious policies played a major part in bringing about the First World War, yet with the onset of hostilities he was sidelined by his generals. In certain key areas, however, notably in appointments to top positions and in the conduct of naval warfare he continued to have the decisive say.
Detailed explanation-3: -Wilhelm’s leadership during the war was ineffectual and superficial. The Kaiser exerted no real influence on military matters; in most cases, he simply acceded to the wishes of his generals.
Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: Germany sided with Austria-Hungary in World War I because they both viewed Russia as one of their main enemies and wanted to curb Russia’s influence in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Germany viewed the Austro-German alliance as a necessary check against France and Russia.