Question

World War I began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia in 1914. Which of the following directly caused other countries like Germany, Britain, France, and Russia to join the war?
A. They needed to join a war to improve their economies.
B. They had alliances with countries that were involved.
C. Their armies started fighting each other without permission.
D. They wanted the chance to attack and invade Serbia, too.

Answer 1

if could plz help me with 2 more questions plz:
1. Following Lincoln's election, seven Southern states seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter, four more states joined the secession.
One reason these states seceded from the Union was that they
A. thought Northerners would migrate south.
B. wanted to create a place where all people were free.
C. did not think Lincoln had really won the election.
D. feared Lincoln would abolish slavery.

2. Following Lincoln's election, seven Southern states seceded from the Union and formed the Confederate States of America. Shortly thereafter, four more states joined the secession. One reason these states seceded from the Union was that they
A. thought Northerners would migrate south.
B. wanted to create a place where all people were free.
C. did not think Lincoln had really won the election.
D. feared Lincoln would abolish slavery.

Answer 2

The answer to your first question would be B. The nations joined in a large alliance because they believed it would PREVENT war, but unfortunately it did just the opposite. What could have remained a small, localized conflict became a huge World War because other countries were compelled to join in due to their alliances. Does that make sense? @bnkilinc

Answer 3

correct