Europe on the Eve of War

Question 1

Which created the most resentment among European nations?

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countries taking over each other’s colonies

Question 2

Central and Eastern Europe experienced ethnic tensions in the early 1900s primarily because

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many ethnic groups wanted their own nation-states.

Question 3

The map shows territories held by countries in 1914.Which two countries held the most territory in 1914?

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United Kingdom and Russia

Question 4

The map below shows the ethnic groups in the southern Balkans in the 1900s.

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The Balkan Peninsula is the home of a wide variety of ethnic groups.

Question 5

Rising nationalism led to conflict over Alsace-Lorraine between France and

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Germany.

Question 6

What did nations do to increase the size of their armies?

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They created conscription programs.

Question 7

What was the cause of territorial conflict, diplomatic disagreements, and economic rivalries between nations in Europe?

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tension from growing nationalism

Question 8

The most important reason militarism contributed to growing tensions in Europe was because

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countries were less likely to use diplomacy to solve conflict.

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