Europe on the Eve of War Answers

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

A
Italy.
B
Britain.
C
Germany.
D
Austria-Hungary.
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In the 1900s, an arms race occurred when which two countries began to compete over the size of their navies?

A
Great Britain and Italy
B
Italy and Spain
C
Germany and Great Britain
D
Spain and Germany
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Which created the most resentment among European nations?

A
countries mining their colonies for their own riches
B
countries taking over each other’s colonies
C
countries aiding the opposition forces in their colonies
D
countries establishing colonies next to theirs
4

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

A
They forced prisoners into their armies.
B
They created conscription programs.
C
They allowed women into their armies.
D
They allowed twelve-year-olds to join.
5

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

A
fear that economies would collapse
B
poor national leadership
C
tension from growing nationalism
D
strength of militaries
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The map shows territories held by countries in 1914.According to the map, which country was the biggest threat to European nations in 1914?

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A
Russia
B
United Kingdom
C
Portugal
D
United States
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By 1914, imperialism had fed into European tensions because of

A
the high number of colonies unifying to combat total domination by Europe.
B
North and South America competing for colonies.
C
many colonial countries’ proximity to Europe.
D
the high number of European countries competing for colonies all over the world.
8

Which countries supplied weapons to Ethiopians, who were rebelling against Italy?

A
Germany and Portugal
B
France and Russia
C
France and Germany
D
Portugal and Russia
9

The map shows territories held by countries in 1914.Which imperial nation appears to have the most dominance in Africa?

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A
Turkey
B
United Kingdom
C
France
D
Germany
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In the early 1900s, which leading European powers faced increased tensions because of nationalism? Check all that apply.

A
France
B
Greece
C
Spain
D
Italy
E
Ottoman Empire
F
Austria-Hungary
G
Great Britain

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