Question

what was the importance of the schlieffen plan?

it allowed the united states to enter world war i on the side of the allies.

it described how spain and switzerland would remain neutral in world war i.

it explained how france would make fortresses along the border to defend against germany.

it detailed how germany prepared to fight a two - front war against france and russia.

Explanation:

• The Schlieffen Plan was Germany's military strategy for a two - front war against France (Western front) and Russia (Eastern front).
• The first option is incorrect as the US entered WWI for other reasons (like the Zimmermann Telegram, unrestricted submarine warfare) and not because of the Schlieffen Plan.
• The second option is wrong as the plan had nothing to do with Spain and Switzerland's neutrality.
• The third option is incorrect as the Maginot Line (French fortresses) was a different concept, and the Schlieffen Plan was a German plan, not French.
• The fourth option correctly describes the Schlieffen Plan's purpose of preparing for a two - front war against France and Russia.

Answer:

D. It detailed how Germany prepared to fight a two - front war against France and Russia.