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The “Powder Keg” in the Balkans refers to the

invasion of the region by outside forces.

political instability of the region.

efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region.

large number of munitions factories built in the region.

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What was the "spark" that set off World War I?

Germany’s invasion of neutral Belgium

the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist

the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat

Germany's declaration of war on Russia and France

After the assassination of the Austrian archduke, which happened first?

Germany invaded Belgium.

Great Britain invaded Germany.

Russia declared war on Serbia.

Austria declared war on Serbia.

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? Choose three answers.Great BritainFranceItalyRussiaGermanyAustria-Hungary

Great Britain

France

Italy

Russia

Germany

Austria-Hungary

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

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.

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.

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.

SpainFranceItalyGermany

Spain

France

Italy

Germany

What part did the alliance system play in the events that led to World War I?

Countries that were in alliances with other countries were obligated to support their allies when war was declared.

Alliances enabled countries to cooperate in establishing large colonial empires.

Countries that were in alliances with other countries were guaranteed that they would not have to go to war.

The countries in one alliance system were not allowed to trade with countries in competing alliances, which further divided Europe.

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