Countdown to WWI

Question 1

What happened on July 5th 1914

Answer 1

Following the assassination of ADFF, Austria Hungary asked Germany for advice and Germany gives them a blank cheque

Question 2

When did Austria Hungary asked Germany for advice and Germany gives them a blank cheque

Answer 2

July 5th 1914

Question 3

What happened on July 23rd 1914

Answer 3

Austria Hungary prepares for war and sends Serbs an ultimatum to hand over over terrorists or face war

Question 4

When did Austria Hungary send Serbia an ultimatum

Answer 4

July 23rd 1914

Question 5

What happened July 28th 1914

Answer 5

Serbia agrees to only parts of the ultimatum so Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Question 6

When does Austria Hungary declare war on Serbia

Answer 6

July 28th 1914

Question 7

How did Russia react to war declared on Serbia

Answer 7

Russia gives blank cheque to Serbia and prepares to go to war with Austria

Question 8

When does Germany declare war on Russia

Answer 8

August 1st 1914

Question 8

What happened on August 1st 1914

Answer 8

Germany tells Russia to back down, Russia refuses so Germany declares war on Russia

Question 9

What happened on August 3rd 1914

Answer 9

France has an alliance with Russia, so France declares war on Germany

Question 10

When did France declare war on Germany

Answer 10

August 3rd 1914

Question 11

What happened on August 4th 1914

Answer 11

• Britain declares war on Germany
• WWI begins
• All British colonies are at war

Question 12

When did WWI begin

Answer 12

August 4th 1914

Question 13

What is the Schleiffen Plan

Answer 13

• Plan to attack France through Belgium
• Goal was to defeat France in 6 weeks while Russia is still preparing for war and avoid a two-front war
• However, Belgium is a neutral country and has a secret defensive alliance with Britain