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World War 1 Check Test

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How was imperialism a cause of World War I?
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Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.
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How did French nationalism increase tensions in Europe?
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France considered Alsace and Lorraine to belong to France, rather than Germany.
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What is one way in which militarism influenced the nations of Europe prior to World War I?
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Militarism contributed to a European arms race.
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Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?
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It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.
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Germany, France, and Russia were drawn into the war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia as a result of the
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alliance system.
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Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front because
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it was difficult for either side to launch an offensive.
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How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I?
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It increased the number of casualties.
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What is one way Russia's lack of industrialization impacted the war?
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Trench warfare did not develop on the Eastern Front.
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How did the entrance of the Ottoman empire on the side of the Central Powers affect the war?
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The Allies lost a valuable supply line to Russia.
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How were European colonies involved in the war?
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They provided the European powers with manpower and materials.
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What role did women play in the war effort during World War I?
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They worked in war industries, manufacturing weapons and supplies.
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What event in 1917 most benefited the Allies?
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The United States declared war against Germany.
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Which of the following was an effect of Allied defeats and high casualty rates on the Eastern Front ?
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Russia experienced a revolution and dropped out of the war.
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What were the Fourteen Points?
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Wilson's plan for ending the war and preventing future wars
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Why was the League of Nations significant?
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It was the first attempt to create an organization where nations worked together for peace.
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Which factor was a cause of BOTH revolutions in Russia in 1917?
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Russia's involvement in World War I
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Lenin believed that a socialist revolution could succeed in Russia if
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a small group of dedicated revolutionaries controlled the government.
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What was the result of the Allies' intervention in Russia's civil war?
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The Reds appealed to nationalism and urged Russians to drive out the foreigners.
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Why did Lenin feel he needed to adapt Marxist ideas to fit Russian conditions?
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Russia did not have a large force of urban workers.
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In contrast to Lenin's "war communism," his New Economic Policy of 1921
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allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit.