The July Crisis and the Decision for War (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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How long did the July Crisis last, from the assassination to Britain's declaration of war?
How long did the July Crisis last, from the assassination to Britain's declaration of war?
37 days
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914?
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand on 28 June 1914?
Gavrilo Princip
Which three nations formed the Triple Entente alliance system by 1914?
Which three nations formed the Triple Entente alliance system by 1914?
Britain, France, Russia
What did Germany's 'blank cheque' to Austria-Hungary represent?
What did Germany's 'blank cheque' to Austria-Hungary represent?
Unconditional support for any action
On what date did Russia switch to full mobilisation along German & Austro-Hungarian frontiers?
On what date did Russia switch to full mobilisation along German & Austro-Hungarian frontiers?
31 July 1914
What two failures of 1914 leaders does Margaret MacMillan identify?
What two failures of 1914 leaders does Margaret MacMillan identify?
Failure of imagination & lack of courage
How does Christopher Clark describe the leaders of 1914 in his interpretation?
How does Christopher Clark describe the leaders of 1914 in his interpretation?
Sleepwalkers
According to Niall Ferguson, what motivated Germany's leaders rather than world domination?
According to Niall Ferguson, what motivated Germany's leaders rather than world domination?
A sense of weakness
Which article of the Treaty of Versailles placed sole war responsibility on Germany?
Which article of the Treaty of Versailles placed sole war responsibility on Germany?
Article 231
What did Margaret MacMillan say earlier crisis resolutions created by 1914?
What did Margaret MacMillan say earlier crisis resolutions created by 1914?
Dangerous complacency