WWI Begins

Which event had the immediate effect of causing Germany to declare war on the Allies? 1) The Berlin Conference of 1885 sets off the "scramble for Africa." 2) Russia mobilizes its forces on Germany's eastern borders. 3) Great Britain declares war on Germany. 4) The Austrian archduke is assassinated.

Italians were the largest ethnic group in the Austria-Hungarian Empire. Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the chart? 1) Because it had the smallest army, Great Britain was the weakest nation. 2) European nations were seeking a peaceful means of settling their differences. 3) European nations had built large military forces and were preparing for war. 4) Countries with the biggest armies tended to have the most warships.

Which of the following best describes the Ottoman Empire in the years just before World War I? 1) strong and powerful 2) eager to invade the Balkans 3) weak and in decline 4) allied with the Triple Entente

The greatest fear of the rulers of the Austria-Hungarian Empire was that 1) they would not be able to carve out colonies in Africa. 2) their empire would be destroyed by nationalist forces. 3) their empire would be invaded and taken over by Germany. 4) they would not have enough people to form an army.

What part did the alliance system play in the events that led to World War I? 1) Countries that were in alliances with other countries were obligated to support their allies when war was declared. 2) Alliances enabled countries to cooperate in establishing large colonial empires. 3) Countries that were in alliances with other countries were guaranteed that they would not have to go to war. 4) The countries in one alliance system were not allowed to trade with countries in competing alliances, which further divided Europe.

What danger did a European nation face by entering into an alliance? 1) It could find itself without military protection. 2) It might not like the customs of its alliance members. 3) It might not understand the languages of its alliance members. 4) It could be drawn into a war it did not want to fight.

What part did militarism play in increasing tensions in Europe? 1) Militarism led to an arms race. 2) Militarism led to a ban on military weapons. 3) Militarism made people fearful of a Muslim invasion. 4) Militarism made people frightened of the spread of disease.

Look at the map showing the Austria-Hungarian Empire in about 1900. What information does the map provide about the Austria-Hungarian Empire? 1) The empire was made up mainly of Austrians and Hungarians. 2) Austria-Hungary was the strongest of the European empires at this time. 3) Austria-Hungary was home to many different ethnic groups. 4) Italians were the largest ethnic group in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.

Look at the map of European alliances in 1914. What conclusion can be drawn from the map? 1) The Triple Alliance was the more powerful of the alliances. 2) The Triple Entente was trying to create an alliance with the Balkans. 3) The Triple Entente was sure to be defeated as its members were near each other. 4) The Triple Alliance would be fighting a two front war.

A mobilization plan allows a country to 1) ensure that all its citizens can read and write. 2) assemble its armed forces and move them quickly. 3) make sure that all its citizens eat healthy food. 4) end hostilities with a neighboring country.