WW1 - the alliance system Flashcards
1
Q
What was the first event that led to the outbreak of alliances?
A
The assassination of archduke Franz Ferdinand
2
Q
How did the assassination lead to the outbreak?
A
It was said the death was backed by a Serbian terrorist so Austria-Hungry felt they had to assert dominance.
3
Q
How were the other countries brought in?
A
After war was declared, Russia went to defend Serbia, Germany joined the war to defend Austria-Hungary and then France and Britain joined to defend Russia.
