Neutrality and the War in Europe

Question 1

During the early 1900s, the European nation whose increase in military forces and equipment alarmed other European nations was

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Germany.

Question 2

In 1914, Americans believed that the Monroe Doctrine encouraged them to follow a policy of

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neutrality.

Question 3

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

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They had pledged to fight with other countries.

Question 4

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?

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The United States avoided alliances that would have forced them to participate.

Question 5

Which country directly supported the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in 1914?

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Serbia

Question 6

Which country was a member of the Central Powers?

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Ottoman Empire

Question 7

Which was not a challenge faced by America during the start of the WWI?

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establishing borders with Canada and Mexico

Question 8

What did most Americans understand before their country entered World War I?

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that the war would cost American lives

Question 9

Why did European nations form alliances in the early 1900s?

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They were unsure they could protect themselves if attacked by larger nations.

Question 10

Which statement best supports militarization?

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“We must strengthen the armed forces and build strong defenses against invasion.”

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