Blank cheque

Definition

Germany’s promise in July 1914 to support Austria-Hungary unconditionally in its confrontation with Serbia.

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Paper 1

On 5 July 1914, Germany gave Austria-Hungary a ‘blank cheque’: a promise of unconditional support against Serbia. This made a forceful Austrian response less risky because Austria-Hungary could expect help from its powerful ally if other states intervened.
Revise: Outbreak of War

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GCSE History · key term

Germany’s promise in July 1914 to support Austria-Hungary unconditionally in its confrontation with Serbia.

Used by AQA

Paper 1

On 5 July 1914, Germany gave Austria-Hungary a ‘blank cheque’: a promise of unconditional support against Serbia. This made a forceful Austrian response less risky because Austria-Hungary could expect help from its powerful ally if other states intervened.
Revise: Outbreak of War

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