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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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Which statement describes an effect of poisonous gases used in combat during World War I?

A
Poisonous gases blistered soldiers’ skin, eyes, and lungs.
B
Poisonous gases brought an end to trench warfare.
C
Poisonous gases melted weapons and other armaments.
D
Poisonous gases caused explosions in the presence of gunpowder.
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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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The Zimmerman Telegram suggested that Mexico ally itself with Germany against the United States. What did the telegram convince Congress to do?

A
invade Mexico
B
give back Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona to Mexico
C
declare war on Germany
D
ask that the United States ally itself with Germany too
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casualtystalematerecruitcivilian

A
casualty
B
stalemate
C
recruit
D
civilian
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Which statement best describes Germany’s submarine campaign during World War I?

A
Germany made no use of submarines.
B
Germany used submarines in land and sea attacks.
C
German submarines made unrestricted attacks on ships.
D
German submarines prevented all transatlantic shipping.
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Read this statement by French Premier Clemenceau.America is far away, protected by the ocean. Not even Napoleon himself could touch England. You are both sheltered; we are not.In the excerpt, what is Clemenceau suggesting regarding the impact of World War I? Check all that apply.The United States is far from Europe, protected by the Atlantic.France is safer from German attack than either the United States or England.Napoleon’s wars caused more damage to France than World War I did.France is close to Germany and is therefore subject to a German attack.The United States does not need as much protection from Germany as France does.

A
The United States is far from Europe, protected by the Atlantic.
B
France is safer from German attack than either the United States or England.
C
Napoleon’s wars caused more damage to France than World War I did.
D
France is close to Germany and is therefore subject to a German attack.
E
The United States does not need as much protection from Germany as France does.
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In which of these countries was the western front located during World War I? Select four options.ItalyFranceGreat BritainBelgiumGermany

A
Italy
B
France
C
Great Britain
D
Belgium
E
Germany
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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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Each country had its own goals in negotiating the Treaty of Versailles. What was the goal of the British prime minister, David Lloyd George?

A
He advocated a moderate approach and wanted Germany’s colonies.
B
He wanted to punish Germany for starting the war.
C
He shared much of Wilson’s vision of “peace without victory.”
D
He did not want to negotiate; he wanted to keep fighting.
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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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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 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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Which countries lost their territories in the mandate system?

A
France and Britain
B
Germany and Turkey
C
Britain and Germany
D
Ottoman Empire and France
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What was the most significant use of German submarines during World War I?

A
deterring the expansion of the war
B
Submarines were supposed to prevent a ground war in Germany.
C
preventing the resupply of Allied Forces
D
reducing overall casualties
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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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Why did European nations increasingly form alliances in the early 1900s?

A
to promote travel
B
to provide a balance of power
C
to ensure open borders
D
to make it easy to found colonies
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stalematecasualtypropagandamilitant

A
stalemate
B
casualty
C
propaganda
D
militant
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What danger did a European nation face by entering into an alliance?

A
It could find itself without military protection.
B
It might not like the customs of its alliance members.
C
It might not understand the languages of its alliance members.
D
It could be drawn into a war it did not want to fight.
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As time went on, how did the Russian people view their country’s participation in World War I?

A
They opposed it because of the high casualty rate.
B
They called for more aggressive participation.
C
They urged the government to switch sides.
D
They were proud of Russia’s many battlefield victories.

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