World War I Begins

Question 1 • SA CR World History Semester 1 Knapp

What was the Schlieffen Plan?

Answer

It was Germany’s strategy for the Battle of Marne.

It was Germany’s strategy to fight on two fronts.

It was Russia’s strategy to mobilize its forces.

It was Russia’s strategy to invade Prussia.

Explanation

The Schlieffen Plan was Germany’s prewar strategy for avoiding a prolonged war on two fronts. It called for defeating France quickly by advancing through Belgium, then shifting German forces east to fight Russia. So the best choice is Germany’s strategy to fight on two fronts.

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