Prep for war

Question 1

How did Russia react to Austria declaring war on Serbia

Answer 1

The Tsar telegrammed the Kaiser to ask him to stop Austria but Germany didn’t respond

Question 2

Why did the Tsar become involved

Answer 2

Felt he couldn’t do nothing because of his friendship with Serbia

Question 3

What did the Tsar do when he received no reply from the Kaiser

Answer 3

Ordered the Russian army to begin mobilising

Question 4

When did the Tsar order the Russian army to begin mobilising

Answer 4

31st July 1914

Question 5

What is mobilisation

Answer 5

Preparing for war by preparing troops and moving them towards the country destined to fight

Question 6

Who did Tsar Nicholas want to mobilise against and why was this impossible

Answer 6

Only Austria

Because of their friendship with Germany

Question 7

What did the Tsar do to try and remain at peace with Germany

Answer 7

Wrote to the Kaiser to tell him it wasn’t a personal attack

Question 8

How did Germany see the Russian mobilisation

Answer 8

Saw it as a great threat

Question 9

When did Germany declare war on Russia

Answer 9

1st August 1914