Question

guided reading activity cont
world war i and the russian revolution

1. where did the schlieffen plan call for german troops to fight?

1. what nation started world war i, and what two nations escalated the conflict?

summary and reflection
directions: summarize the main ideas of this lesson by answering the question below.
what factors led to world war i?

Explanation:

Question 4

The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's military strategy for a two - front war. It called for German troops to first fight in France (by going through Belgium and Luxembourg to outflank French defenses) and then turn to fight against Russia in the east.

Austria - Hungary started World War I after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Germany, by giving Austria - Hungary a "blank check" of support, and Russia, by mobilizing its troops to support Serbia, escalated the conflict.

Several factors led to World War I. The alliance system (Triple Entente and Triple Alliance) created a web of obligations. Imperialism led to competition for colonies and resources. Nationalism, especially in the Balkans, fueled tensions. Militarism saw countries build up their militaries. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria - Hungary was the immediate trigger.

Answer:

The Schlieffen Plan called for German troops to first fight in France (via Belgium and Luxembourg) and then on the Eastern Front against Russia.

Question 5