Great Powers React

Question 1

Austria-Hungary Reaction

Answer 1

Blamed Serbia
Asked Germany for support
Presented a harsh ultimatum to Serbia
Not met, so declared war on Serbia on 28th of July, 1914

Question 2

Russia Reaction

Answer 2

Support Serbia
On July 30th, the Tsar ordered Russia’s mobilization

Question 3

Germany Reaction

Answer 3

Schlieffen Plan needed France to mobilize first, which wasn’t happening
On July 31st, Germany gave France an ultimatum to remain neutral during a Russo-German war, and Russia an ultimatum to demobilize
It expired and Germany declared war
On August 2nd, Germany demanded Belgium to let them send troops through

Question 4

Britain Reaction

Answer 4

The 1839 Treaty of London signed by Britain ensured Belgiums neutrality
Germany’s invasion of Belgium triggered Britain
Britain mobilized to protect Belgium