Causes of World War I
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- Q1Before World War I, Austro-Hungary was home to many different cultures. What did many of the different people want?Independence from the empire to create their own countryTo remain a part of the Austro-Hungarian empire.To join the British empire because they had colonies in Asia and AfricaTo join the Ottoman empire45s
- Q2A student puts these words together in a web: militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism. What title would complete this web diagram?Effects of the Spanish-American WarIssues Ended by the League of NationsReasons Russia withdrew from World War ILong Term Causes of World War I45s
- Q3How did the Industrial Revolution impact World War I?Industrialized nations stayed out of the war in order to avoid hurting their economies.The invention of the combustion engine increased the pace of war.The invention of new weapons made the war more deadly.The war was short because industrialized nations had small militaries45s
- Q4Select the best explanation for militarism.A nation's ability to create agreements to help each other in battle.A nation's goal to build up more powerful navies and armies.When a country seeks more colonies in Africa and Asia.A nation takes pride in its shared culture45s
- Q5Prior to World War I, why was the Balkan region referred to as the "Power Keg of Europe"?Yugoslavia invaded countries to increase its geographic borders.Feelings of nationalism and imperialism were increasing tensions throughout EuropeEuropean nations were trading weapons and other war materials with each other.Aggression from the Ottoman Empire caused an unfavorable balance of power.45s
- Q6Which event is considered the immediate cause of World War I?the sinking of the Lusitaniaan attack on the United States by Great Britain.the Japanese attack on Pearl Harborthe assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand45s
- Q7Which countries formed the Triple Entente at the beginning of World War I?France, Great Britain, and GermanyFrance, Great Britain, and the United StatesFrance, Great Britain, and RussiaGermany, the Ottoman Empire, and Austro-Hungry45s
- Q8Select the situation that best describes a major cause of World War I?the spread of capitalismEngland's aggression toward the United Statesexistence of allies throughout the worldthe policy of isolationism adopted by most countries45s
- Q9Look at the map. What information does the map show?The map shows the different parts of Germany.The map shows where Austro-Hungary was located in relation to Germany.The map shows the location of Austro-Hungary.The map shows different populations of people in the Austro-Hungarian Empire60s
- Q10How does mobilization describe what happened in World War I?It describes how Industrialization led the invention of motors.When one nation threatened another, it worked quickly to make a new alliance.It describes how quickly colonies around the world moved to help each other.When one nation threatened a country, then is troops moved quickly.60s
- Q11Which cause does this cartoon illustrate?alliancesimperialismmilitarismnationalism30s
- Q12Which countries were neutral at the beginning of World War I?United States and ItalyGermany and ItalyUnited States and United KingdomGermans and Austro-Hungarians30s
- Q13Which part of Europe tried to break away from the Ottomans and Austro-Hungary?Italythe BalkansTurkeyRussia30s
- Q14What nation did Austria-Hungary conquer?BosniaTurkeySerbiaRussia30s
- Q15Read the headlines: "Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated," "Germany, Austria Hungary, and Italy form Triple Alliance," "Serbian Nationalism Increases in the Balkans." When did these events mostly likely take place?at the beginning of World War Iin the middle of World War Iat the end of World War Iat the beginning of World War II30s
