AP European History Practice Test 2, Section I, Part A (^) ‹ 259
- Which of the following best describes the con-
text of Bethmann-Hollweg’s telegram?
. A Germany’s collaboration with Austria-Hungary
during Germany’s unification process
B. The Balkan Question and the Triple Alliance
C. Germany’s rearmament in violation of the
Treaty of Paris
D. Germany’s negotiations with Austria-
Hungary and Italy to create the Triple
Alliance - Why is Bethmann-Hollweg’s telegram often
referred to as Germany’s “blank check”?
A. It pledged Germany to join the Triple Alliance
and support Austria-Hungary against the
Triple Entente.
B. It was understood to give Austria an unlim-
ited scope of response to the assassina-
tion of Franz Ferdinand, to Serbia, and to
Pan-Slavism within the Austro-Hungarian
Empire.
C. It pledged Germany’s unlimited support to
Franz Joseph in his efforts to succeed the
recently assassinated Franz Ferdinand.
D. It offered nothing in terms of real support to
Franz Joseph and Austria-Hungary.
Questions 41 and 42 refer to the passage below.Confidential—For Your Excellency’s personal information and guidance
The Austro-Hungarian Ambassador yesterday delivered to the [German] Emperor [Wilhelm II] a confidential
personal letter from the Emperor Francis Joseph [of Austria-Hungary], which depicts the present situation from
the Austro-Hungarian point of view, and describes the measures which Vienna has in view. A copy is now being
forwarded to Your Excellency....
His Majesty desires to say that he is not blind to the danger which threatens Austria-Hungary and thus the
Triple Alliance as a result of the Russian and Serbian Pan-Slavic agitation.... His Majesty will, furthermore, make
an effort at Bucharest, according to the wishes of the Emperor Franz Joseph, to influence King Carol to the fulfil-
ment of the duties of his alliance, to the renunciation of Serbia, and to the suppression of the Rumanian agitations
directed against Austria-Hungary.
Finally, as far as concerns Serbia, His Majesty, of course, cannot interfere in the dispute now going on between
Austria-Hungary and that country, as it is a matter not within his competence. The Emperor Franz Joseph may,
however, rest assured that His Majesty will faithfully stand by Austria-Hungary, as is required by the obligations of
his alliance and of his ancient friendship.Theobald von Bethmann-Hollweg (chancellor of Germany),
telegram to the German ambassador at Vienna, July 6, 191426_Bartolini_QuesPrac2_243-268.indd 259 27/04/18 10:17 AM