An ignoble [not noble] war has been declared to a weak country. The indignation [outrage] in Russia shared fully by me is enormous. I foresee that very soon I shall be overwhelmed by the pressure forced upon me and be forced to take extreme measures which will lead to war. To try and avoid such a calamity as a European war I beg you in the name of our old friendship to do what you can to stop your allies from going too far. –Telegram from Tsar Nicholas II to German Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1914
What best describes the tsar’s viewpoint?
a He believes that World War I would be an immoral war.
b He worries that Russia will be forced into war by forces outside his control.
c He believes that the coming war can be blamed on Germany and its allies.
d He complains about the pressures that he is facing within his country for war.

Which conditions did austria demand of serbia after the assassination of archduke ferdinand? check all that apply. 1. swearing allegiance to the triple alliance 2. accepting responsibility for the assassination 3. turning over control of its military operations 4. surrendering half of its most fertile lands 5. suppressing anti-austrian groups and publications

Read the information in the table and answer the question that follows. beliefs of two key leaders in the protestant reformation martin luther john calvin doing good works does not guarantee salvation. he disagreed with the catholic church regarding purgatory and other traditions. he believed god's love is a gift and not a prize to be won from human effort. doing good works does not guarantee salvation. he believed only god knows who will receive salvation. faith is the result of god's forgiveness of sins. based on the information in the table, which statement would most likely be a belief shared by both martin luther and john calvin? a. doing good deeds is not a means to salvation. b. praying will bring a person salvation. c. confessing your sins to a priest will bring penance. d. god has predestined those people who will be saved.

What change took place in the african slave trade in the 1500's?