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World War I Begins — Quiz

Question 40 • World History CR

After the assassination of the Austrian archduke, which happened first?

Answer
A
Austria declared war on Serbia.
B
Great Britain invaded Germany.
C
Germany invaded Belgium.
D
Russia declared war on Serbia.

Explanation

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914, about a month after Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination. Germany’s invasion of Belgium and Britain’s declaration of war on Germany came later, on August 4. Russia did not declare war on Serbia; it mobilized in support of Serbia.

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