The Spark of World War 1 (don't study)

Question 1

what happened in June 28, 1914?

Answer 1

Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated in Sarajevo by Gavrilo Princip

Question 2

what happened in July 4, 1914?

Answer 2

Austria-Hungary wants revenge on Serbia and asks Germany for help

Question 3

what happened in July 5, 1914?

Answer 3

Germany tells Austria-Hungary to proceed against Serbia, and offers a “blank cheque” of support

Question 4

what happened in July 23, 1914?

Answer 4

Austria-Hungary sends an ultimatum (containing 10 statements) to Serbia. Serbia told it must agree to all 10 points to prevent war

Question 5

what happened in July 24, 1914?

Answer 5

Russia promises Serbia its support in the event of war with Austria-Hungary

Question 6

what happened in July 27, 1914?

Answer 6

Serbia responds to Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum: agrees to all but one

Question 7

what happened in July 28, 1914?

Answer 7

Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia

Russia half mobilizes

Question 8

what happened in July 29, 1914?

Answer 8

Britain send message to France and Belgium - no promise of support in the event of a war

Question 9

what happened in July 30, 1914?

Answer 9

Russia fully mobilizes

Question 10

what happened in July 31, 1914?

Answer 10

Germany sends Russia an ultimatum to back off

Question 11

what happened in August 1, 1914?

Answer 11

Germany declares war on Russia

Germany sends France an ultimatum to stay out of the war with Serbia and Russia

Question 12

what happened in August 2, 1914?

Answer 12

Germany sends ultimatum to Belgium to let German troops pass through Belgium without being attacked

Question 13

what happened in August 3, 1914?

Answer 13

Germany declares war on France

Italy declares neutrality, even though its a member of the Triple Alliance

Question 14

what happened in August 4, 1914?

Answer 14

Germany invades Belgium

Britain declares war on Germany