Question

Germany did not start WWI but was forced to take the blame for the war. Which of the following best demonstrates Germany being the nation directly blamed for the start of the war?

Options:
a) Treaty of Versailles - Imposed heavy penalties on Germany
b) Zimmerman Telegram - Germany proposed a military alliance with Mexico
c) Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand - Sparked the conflict
d) League of Nations - Held Germany responsible

Answer 1

Germany being directly blamed for the start of World War I is best demonstrated by the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand.

Step-by-step explanation:

The best demonstration of Germany being directly blamed for the start of World War I is option C) Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand - Sparked the conflict. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a young Serbian nationalist was the immediate cause of the war. This event led to a chain reaction of alliances and declarations of war.