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Question 12 • SASPBL SPRING 2026 VA-World History II CR

After the assassination of the Austrian archduke, which happened first?

Answer
A
Germany invaded Belgium.
B
Great Britain invaded Germany.
C
Russia declared war on Serbia.
D
Austria declared war on Serbia.

Explanation

Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia on July 28, 1914, after the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Germany invaded Belgium on August 4, and Great Britain did not invade Germany. Russia mobilized in support of Serbia but did not declare war on Serbia, so the first listed event was Austria’s declaration of war.

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