Question

question 7 of 10
before world war i, france and russia had a military alliance. this meant that each country promised to support the other in the event of war. in 1914, germany declared war on russia. by the end of the year, both french and russian troops were battling the german military. which of the following, if true, would suggest that the military alliance was the cause of france entering the war with germany?
a. russia and frances military alliance was signed by leaders who are no longer in power.
b. russia and france both had extremely powerful militaries during the war.
c. france declared war on germany immediately after germany declared war on russia.
d. french leaders had been planning a sneak attack against germany since 1913.

Explanation:

• Option A: The leadership change has no direct relation to the alliance causing France to enter the war.
• Option B: The power of their militaries does not explain the cause of France entering the war (the alliance).
• Option C: France declaring war right after Germany’s declaration on Russia aligns with the alliance’s promise (to support in war), suggesting the alliance was the cause.
• Option D: Planning a sneak - attack since 1913 implies an independent French motive (not the alliance) for war.

Answer:

C. France declared war on Germany immediately after Germany declared war on Russia.