Archduke Francis Ferdinand’s assassination triggered World War I when _____.
A.Russia refused to come to the aid of Serbia
B.Serbia’s alliance with Germany led it to declare war on France
C.Serbia refused to comply with Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum
D.Italy’s alliance with France forced it to declare war on Germany

Question

Archduke Francis Ferdinand’s assassination triggered World War I when _____.
A.Russia refused to come to the aid of Serbia
B.Serbia’s alliance with Germany led it to declare war on France
C.Serbia refused to comply with Austria-Hungary’s ultimatum
D.Italy’s alliance with France forced it to declare war on Germany

anonymous · Answer

Either C or D, A and B are false. C. is a bit iffy, because Serbia DID comply with the ultimatum, but it still wasn't enough for Austria-Hungary. 

Italy DID join in on the Allies side, along with the US. But I wouldn't call this he cause of the war.. so I'm stuck on either C or D.

anonymous · Answer

thats the same problem i have:/ lol

anonymous · Answer

but thank you very much :)

anonymous · Answer

I'd go with D for the simple fact that they did comply with the ultimatum, but sorry if you get it wrong x:

anonymous · Answer

oh thats ok lol :)