Which event had the immediate effect of causing Germany to declare war on the Allies?
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Russia mobilizes its forces on Germany's eastern borders.
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What part did the alliance system play in the events that led to World War I?
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Countries that were in alliances with other countries were obligated to support their allies when war was declared.
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Which events sparked World War I? Check all that apply.
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-The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand angered Austria.
-Nationalism increased tensions in the Balkan peninsula.
-Alliances caused a chain of events that pulled each country into war.
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Look at the map of European alliances in 1914.
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The Triple Alliance would be fighting a two front war.
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The Triple Alliance (1882) was the first alliance in Europe in the years leading to World War I. Which nations were members of that alliance? Check all the apply.
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-Italy
-Germany
-Austria-Hungary
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Why did European nations increasingly form alliances in the early 1900s?
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to provide a balance of power
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The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I
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by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region.
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What was the "spark" that set off World War I?
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the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist
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Which of the following best describes the Ottoman Empire in the years just before World War I?
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weak and in decline
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What part did militarism play in increasing tensions in Europe?
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Militarism led to an arms race.
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Which statement best describes Germany's submarine campaign during World War I?
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German submarines made unrestricted attacks on ships.
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What was the most significant use of German submarines during World War I?
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preventing the resupply of Allied Forces
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Which factor made it most difficult for soldiers to cross the area between the trenches?
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The land was mined territory and was subject to artillery, shelling, and gunfire.
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In which of these countries was the western front located during World War I? Check all that apply.
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-Italy
-France
-Germany
-Belgium
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The sinking of the _________ resulted in the deaths of 1,195 people.
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Lusitania
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During World War I, why was propaganda important for the war efforts?
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Propaganda helped rally support for government war efforts.
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What effect did the use of trenches and new technologies during World War I have?
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Warfare was far deadlier than in the past and resulted in enormous casualties.
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Which statement best explains why the western front turned into a stalemate during World War I?
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The construction of trenches made it hard for either side to advance.
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Throughout World War I, for which activity were airplanes most often used?
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gathering information
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What is the message of this poster?
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Women should get jobs in the war industries.
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As time went on, how did the Russian people view their country's participation in World War I?
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They opposed it because of the high casualty rate.
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In 1919, Germany signed the Treaty of Versailles. Did the treaty reflect Wilson's vision of "peace without victory"? Why or why not?
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No. The other Allies wanted to punish Germany harshly for its actions.
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In 1917, the Russian __________ overthrew the tsar and contributed to Russia's exit from the war.
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Revolution
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In saying that he wanted "peace without victory," President Wilson demonstrated that he was a(n)
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idealist.
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Which of these actions was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?
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Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories.
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Which events in 1917 helped the United States decide to enter World War I? Check all that apply.
