Correct. The answer is b. The fact that Austria-Hungary sought official reassurance of support from Germany before settling on a plan with regard to Serbia strongly suggests that its leaders believed such assurances were important, perhaps even essential.

Incorrect. The answer is b. The fact that Austria-Hungary sought official reassurance of support from Germany before settling on a plan with regard to Serbia strongly suggests that its leaders believed such assurances were important, perhaps even essential.

Correct. The answer is c. According to the letter, Kaiser Wilhelm was aware of the possible consequences of the invasion, but he believed that Russia was unprepared for war and that the situation could be managed to the German’s advantage.

Incorrect. The answer is c. According to the letter, Kaiser Wilhelm was aware of the possible consequences of the invasion, but he believed that Russia was unprepared for war and that the situation could be managed to the German’s advantage.