On the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, William II ...

[maegan_martin]

Question 1

The underlying motive that led Great Britain to declare war on Germany was
 
  A) the German invasion of Belgium.
  B) a desire to plunder on the continent.
  C) the desire to maintain world power.
  D) fear of German intentions in France.
  E) anxiety concerning a possible German invasion of Britain.

Question 2

On the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, William II of Germany
 
  A) was plotting the overthrow of Nicholas II in Russia.
  B) was intentionally provoking the Russians to attack Austria and set off a world war.
  C) attempted to engage Nicholas II in a diplomatic dialogue to possibly avoid war.
  D) sent ultimatums to England and France that were so clumsy and insulting as to make war inevitable.
  E) abdicated in favor of his son, the Crown Prince, and sought exile in Belgium.

[owenfalvey]

Answer 1

C

Answer 2

C

[maegan_martin]

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[chereeb]

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