Lesson 2- World War I Begins Answers
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Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
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Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Serbia.B
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Austria-Hungary.C
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s mobilization of troops.D
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s expansion into the Balkans.2
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Which factors created rising tensions between European powers before World War I? Check all that apply.
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the expansion of armies through militarismB
the growth of capitalism through free marketsC
the spread of nationalism through revoltsD
the creation of alliances through treatiesE
the influx of communism through dictatorshipsF
the increase of imperialism through conquests3
The map shows Europe’s two major alliances in place in 1905.Which best explains why these alliances created tensions in Europe?
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Alliance members signed treaties to defend each other in times of war.B
Alliance members feared attack and strengthened their economies.C
Alliance members sought control over the Balkans and the Ottoman Empire.D
Alliance members fought to control trade routes throughout the continent.4
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BalkanC
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Serbian5
The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente were formed through the signing of .
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Why did Austria-Hungary annex Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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to create a larger divide between France and RussiaB
to take advantage of trade routes on the Adriatic SeaC
to prevent Russia from taking Ottoman Empire territoryD
to seize territory from the declining Ottoman Empire7
Why were the Balkans called the “powder keg” of Europe?
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many of the Balkans’ countries had nationalist independence movementsB
many of the Balkans’ countries were coveted by Austria-Hungary and RussiaC
many of the Balkans’ countries consisted of powerful empires in constant conflictD
many of the Balkans’ countries engaged in conflict with the Ottoman Empire9
What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?
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Great Britain, Russia, FranceB
Serbia, Austria-Hungary, GermanyC
France, Germany, ItalyD
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy10
When did Great Britain enter World War I?
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after Germany attacked France, a member of the Triple EntenteB
after Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack FranceC
after Germany attacked Russia, a member of the Triple EntenteD
after Germany took control of Britain’s colonies in AfricaDid you find these answers helpful?
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