How did Austria's alliance system influence Austria's decision to send sebria and ultimatum

Explanation:

With German backing, Austria was more confident in issuing the ultimatum, which they knew would be rejected. Declaration of war triggered the complex alliance system in place in Europe prior to WWI.

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