Neutrality and the War in Europe

Question 1

What was a shared reason why Austria-Hungary and Germany became members of the Triple Alliance?

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They shared ethnic ties.

Question 2

Which US president encouraged the United States to practice isolationism?

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George Washington

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 country was a member of the Central Powers?

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Ottoman Empire

Question 5

The feeling of fervent devotion toward one’s nation above all others is known as

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nationalism

Question 6

Austria-Hungary’s takeover of Bosnia in 1908 was an example of how tensions increased when

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large nations dominated small nations

Question 7

When World War I was beginning in Europe, the United States was trading profitably with

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the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance.

Question 8

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

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Austria-Hungary’s invasion of Serbia

Question 9

How did US leaders think people would respond to a military draft during World War I?

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They thought people would strongly oppose it.

Question 10

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

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establishing borders with Canada and Mexico

Neutrality and the War in Europe Answers