European Relations to the First World War

Question 1

Was the ultimatum by Austria-Hungary a diplomatic attempt to solve the problem peacefully?

Answer 1

No, the ultimatum had strict demands and was more meant to provoke than to negotiate a peaceful solution.

Question 2

Britain and France tried to resolve the crisis peacefully.

Answer 2

Britain’s proposed an international conference

France also urged Russia to avoid mobilization, hoping to prevent the situation from escalating.

Question 3

Which countries did actions that made the war increasingly likely?

Answer 3

Germany’s blank cheque encouraged Austria-Hungary to issue a harsh ultimatum to Serbia.

Question 4

Pasos de la guerra

Answer 4

(1) Austria declared war on Serbia
(2) Russia mobilized its military and
(3)Germany declared war on Russia.

Question 5

Battle of the Marne

Question 6

IMPORTANTE

Answer 6

On the home front:
- people dealt with food and resource shortages and economic hardship.
- With many men at the front, women stepped into new roles in factories, offices, and
other industries to support the war effort.
- The war required huge financial resources, leading governments to raise taxes, borrow
money.

Question 7

Which empires ended with the creation of new nation states?

Answer 7

The empires that ended were the German, Austro-Hungarian, Turkish - Ottoman, and Russian.