Question

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 only correlated to, but not
the cause of, France entering the war with Germany?
A. French leaders made their declaration of war standing next to
Russian leaders.
O
B. France has repeatedly honored its alliance with Russia during
previous wars
C. French military leaders declared that rescuing Russia was France's
primary goal.
O
D. France did not declare war on Germany until Germany attacked
France

Answer 1

Option D would suggest that the military alliance was only correlated to, but not the cause of, France entering the war with Germany.

Step-by-step explanation:

The military alliance between France and Russia before World War I was a significant factor in France entering the war with Germany.

However, if it can be true that the military alliance was only correlated to, but not the cause of, France entering the war with Germany, then option D would suggest this.

If France did not declare war on Germany until Germany attacked France, it indicates that France's decision to enter the war was not solely based on its alliance with Russia, but rather as a response to direct aggression.

Answer 2

C. French military leaders declared that rescuing Russia was France's

primary goal.

Step-by-step explanation:

France was bound by a treaty to defend Russia. Russia was bound to defend Serbia. Germany was bound to support Austria-Hungary in any war. When Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Germany also declared, then Russia entered to defend Serbia and then France entered to defend Russia. After Belgium was attacked Britain entered the war to defend Belgium.