1914: The Descent into War (HSC SSCE Modern History): Quizzes
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What primarily motivated Germany's decision to go to war in August 1914?
What primarily motivated Germany's decision to go to war in August 1914?
Fear of Russia's growing military strength
How long did the Schlieffen Plan aim to defeat France?
How long did the Schlieffen Plan aim to defeat France?
Six weeks
How many French casualties occurred at the Battle of the Frontiers?
How many French casualties occurred at the Battle of the Frontiers?
329,000
How many Russian soldiers were killed at the Battle of Tannenberg?
How many Russian soldiers were killed at the Battle of Tannenberg?
30,000
How many French casualties occurred at the Battle of the Marne?
How many French casualties occurred at the Battle of the Marne?
250,000
How many men participated in the unofficial Christmas Day Truce in 1914?
How many men participated in the unofficial Christmas Day Truce in 1914?
100,000
When was Germany's September Program announced?
When was Germany's September Program announced?
9 September 1914
When was the Pact of London signed by the Entente Powers?
When was the Pact of London signed by the Entente Powers?
4 September 1914
What does the German term 'Burgfrieden' mean?
What does the German term 'Burgfrieden' mean?
Fortress peace
On what date did the Battle of Mons occur?
On what date did the Battle of Mons occur?
23 August 1914