World War I Begins

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

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

Which of the following did Austria-Hungary seize in 1908, setting off tensions in Europe? the border area it shared with Italy the Ottoman territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina the country of Serbia Germany's colonies in Africa

The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region. by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente. by Germany's declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies. by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.

The three European nations who fought together in World War I as the Allies, or the Triple Entente, were Russia, Great Britain,______ and Spain France Italy Germany.

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. Great Britain France Italy Russia Germany Austria-Hungary

Which country changed sides about a year after World War I began and joined the Allies? Italy France Germany Austria-Hungary

Which events sparked World War I? Check all that apply. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand angered Austria. Serbia declared war on Austria, which caused Austria's allies to go to war. Nationalism increased tensions in the Balkan peninsula. Russia's mobilization plan called for an invasion of France through Belgium. Alliances caused a chain of events that pulled each country into war.

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

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