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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mobilized first
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invaded Russia even before Serbia had responded to Austria’s ultimatum.
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invaded Russia even before Serbia had responded to Austria’s ultimatum.
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gave unconditional support to Austria-Hungary
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Treaty of Versailles, signed following World War I, contained Article 231, commonly known as the “war guilt clause, ‘’ which placed all the blame for starting the war on Germany and its allies.
Detailed explanation-3: -On July 28, 1914, one month to the day after Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife were killed by a Serbian nationalist in Sarajevo, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia, effectively beginning the First World War.