Question

racing toward war
place these events in the correct order.
germany declared war on france and russia. archduke ferdinand was assassinated. austria declared war on serbia. britain declared war on germany. russia mobilized its forces.

Explanation:

1. The assassination of Archduke Ferdinand (June 28, 1914) was the trigger event.
2. Austria then declared war on Serbia (July 28, 1914) in response.
3. Russia mobilized its forces (July 30, 1914) to support Serbia.
4. Germany declared war on France and Russia (August 1, 1914) due to their alliances.
5. Finally, Britain declared war on Germany (August 4, 1914) over Germany's invasion of Belgium and other factors.

Answer:

1. Archduke Ferdinand was assassinated.
2. Austria declared war on Serbia.
3. Russia mobilized its forces.
4. Germany declared war on France and Russia.
5. Britain declared war on Germany.