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The “Powder Keg” in the Balkans refers to the

A
invasion of the region by outside forces.
B
political instability of the region.
C
efforts taken to ease tensions throughout the region.
D
large number of munitions factories built in the region.
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Which of these actions was a provision of the Treaty of Versailles?

A
Germany lost all of its overseas colonies and territories.
B
Germany’s military was completely disbanded.
C
Germany was to be governed by the Allies.
D
Germany’s newly manufactured weapons would go to pay reparations.
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made wartime killing illegaldestroyed weaponsstopped manufacturing gunsdeclared an end to war

A
made wartime killing illegal
B
destroyed weapons
C
stopped manufacturing guns
D
declared an end to war
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Which international social issues did the League of Nations address? Check all that apply.creating clean sources of watereliminating diseasesrevising outdated lawslimiting population growthimproving the status of women

A
creating clean sources of water
B
eliminating diseases
C
revising outdated laws
D
limiting population growth
E
improving the status of women
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The League of Nations was created after the Paris Peace Conference, at which the Treaty of Versailles had been negotiated. What was one of the primary aims of the League of Nations?

A
to guarantee equality for all
B
to promote international cooperation
C
to eliminate national governments in favor of world government
D
to erase national borders
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What was the purpose of the mandate system created by the Treaty of Versailles?

A
to turn former German colonies into independent nations
B
to limit the size of European armies in overseas territories
C
to transfer territory from European control to United Nations control
D
to give Allied powers control over territory the Central powers once held
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Which of the following best describes the Ottoman Empire in the years just before World War I?

A
strong and powerful
B
eager to invade the Balkans
C
weak and in decline
D
allied with the Triple Entente
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What was one result of the League of Nations’ perceived weakness?

A
Many league members did not recognize the league’s authority.
B
The league was forced to take military action to solve problems.
C
The league had to give up many of its international initiatives.
D
Only a few European nations agreed to join the league.
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What was the "spark" that set off World War I?

A
Germany’s invasion of neutral Belgium
B
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist
C
the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat
D
Germany's declaration of war on Russia and France
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Which of these events ultimately led to World War I? Choose three answers.The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand angered Austria.Serbia declared war on Austria, which caused Austria’s allies to go to war.Nationalism increased tensions in the Balkan peninsula.Russia's mobilization plan called for an invasion of France through Belgium.Alliances caused a chain of events that pulled each country into war.

A
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand angered Austria.
B
Serbia declared war on Austria, which caused Austria’s allies to go to war.
C
Nationalism increased tensions in the Balkan peninsula.
D
Russia's mobilization plan called for an invasion of France through Belgium.
E
Alliances caused a chain of events that pulled each country into war.
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A mobilization plan allows a country to

A
ensure that all its citizens can read and write.
B
assemble its armed forces and move them quickly.
C
make sure that all its citizens eat healthy food.
D
end hostilities with a neighboring country.
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After the assassination of the Austrian archduke, which happened first?

A
Germany invaded Belgium.
B
Great Britain invaded Germany.
C
Russia declared war on Serbia.
D
Austria declared war on Serbia.
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What part did militarism play in increasing tensions in Europe?

A
Militarism led to an arms race.
B
Militarism led to a ban on military weapons.
C
Militarism made people fearful of a Muslim invasion.
D
Militarism made people frightened of the spread of disease.
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RevolutionRevivalRenaissanceRenegade

A
Revolution
B
Revival
C
Renaissance
D
Renegade
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Before it entered World War I, the United States had declared itself to be

A
a neutral country.
B
an ally of either side.
C
xenophobic.
D
idealistic.
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The overall goal of the League of Nations was to

A
achieve equality.
B
impose sanctions.
C
gain territory.
D
promote peace.
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Look at the map of European alliances in 1914.What conclusion can be drawn from the map?

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A
The Triple Alliance was the more powerful of the alliances.
B
The Triple Entente was trying to create an alliance with the Balkans.
C
The Triple Entente was sure to be defeated as its members were near each other.
D
The Triple Alliance would be fighting a two front war.
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Which statement best explains why tension grew between European leaders over colonialism in Africa?

A
Some believed the colonization of Africa was immoral and illegal.
B
Some feared that maintaining colonies in Africa would be too expensive.
C
Some felt that others were too far away from Africa to have colonies there.
D
Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies.
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VersaillesBrest-LitovskWar Guilt ClauseFourteen Points

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Versailles
B
Brest-Litovsk
C
War Guilt Clause
D
Fourteen Points
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How did settling small border disputes, such as that between Sweden and Finland, help Europe as a whole?

A
Ending border disputes sooner could help to prevent another world war.
B
Europe had to dissolve borders to unite European countries as one unbeatable power.
C
Redistributing Germany’s seized land would teach Germany an important lesson.
D
Nations that resolved border disputes were more likely to cooperate on larger issues.

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