World War I: From Isolation to Involvement

Question 2 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

How did conflict in Serbia between Austria-Hungary and Russia help ignite World War I?

Answer

European countries united in an effort to ensure economic stability on the continent.

Europe split into Allied and Central powers to keep the conflict from hurting its interests in America.

Europe split into Allied and Central powers as countries honored alliances to fight together if attacked.

European countries united in a European Union to keep Russia out of the Ottoman Empire.

Explanation

Austria-Hungary’s conflict with Serbia drew in Russia, which supported Serbia. Because European countries had alliances promising support if an ally was attacked, other countries joined the conflict, dividing Europe into the Allied and Central powers. Choice C describes how those alliances helped turn a regional conflict into a wider war.

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