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Which other member of the Triple Alliance first supported Austria-Hungary’s invasion of Serbia?

A
Germany
B
Ottoman Empire
C
Russia
D
Great Britain
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Why did European nations form alliances in the early 1900s?

A
They were unsure they could protect themselves if attacked by larger nations.
B
They wanted more colonies in Africa and Asia.
C
They wanted to join with others who shared their culture and religion.
D
They wanted to form groups that made trade easier.
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Which statement best supports militarization?

A
“Our top priority should be to achieve world peace.”
B
“Diplomacy is the best means of protecting our nation’s strength.”
C
“Every effort should be made to understand our neighbors’ points of view.”
D
“We must strengthen the armed forces and build strong defenses against invasion.”
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What did most Americans understand before their country entered World War I?

A
that the war would not last long
B
that the war would cost American lives
C
that the war would help the US economy
D
that the war could be won by the US alone
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Which best explains why the United States was able to remain neutral at the outbreak of hostilities in 1914, while most of Europe went to war?

A
The United States avoided alliances that would have forced them to participate.
B
The United States secretly sent troops and supplies to support countries on both sides.
C
The United States did not allow any immigration from countries involved and had no close ties.
D
The United States lacked any military resources that would have been valuable in the war.
6

Which military action led to the start of World War I?

A
Germany’s invasion of France
B
Russia’s invasion of Germany
C
Austria-Hungary’s invasion of Serbia
D
Italy’s invasion of Bosnia
7

Where was Archduke Ferdinand assassinated in 1914?

A
Serbia
B
Bosnia
C
Austria
D
Germany
8

Why did many European nations quickly join World War I following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in 1914?

A
They were ready for war.
B
They had pledged to fight with other countries.
C
They wanted to prevent more assassinations.
D
They were ordered to by the United States.
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Which was not a challenge faced by America during the start of the WWI?

A
establishing borders with Canada and Mexico
B
recovering from economic problems
C
building economic ties to Latin America
D
trading with member of both the Allied and Central powers
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Austria-Hungary’s takeover of Bosnia in 1908 was an example of how tensions increased when

A
alliances drew countries into war.
B
large nations fought over colonies.
C
large nations dominated small nations
D
native peoples protected their homelands.

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