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The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I

A
by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region.
B
by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.
C
by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente.
D
by Germany’s declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies.
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In the years leading to World War I, the spirit of nationalism increased competition among nations to do which of these? Choose four correct answers.

A
expand their colonial empires
B
hold big antiwar demonstrations
C
convert nonbelievers to Christianity
D
expand their economies
E
build large military forces
F
form military alliances
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Why did European nations increasingly form alliances in the early 1900s?

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

A
assemble its armed forces and move them quickly.
B
make sure that all its citizens eat healthy food.
C
ensure that all its citizens can read and write.
D
end hostilities with a neighboring country.
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A mobilization plan allows a country to

A
end hostilities with a neighboring country.
B
assemble its armed forces and move them quickly.
C
make sure that all its citizens eat healthy food.
D
ensure that all its citizens can read and write.
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Which best describes the Ottoman Empire in the years just before World War I?

A
strong and powerful
B
weak and in decline
C
allied with the Triple Entente
D
eager to invade the Balkans
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What part did the alliance system play in the events that led to World War I?

A
Countries that were in alliances with other countries were obligated to support their allies when war was declared.
B
Alliances enabled countries to cooperate in establishing large colonial empires.
C
The countries in one alliance system were not allowed to trade with countries in competing alliances, which further divided Europe.
D
Countries that were in alliances with other countries were guaranteed that they would not have to go to war.
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In the years leading to World War I, the spirit of nationalism increased competition among nations to do which of these? Choose four correct answers.

A
convert nonbelievers to Christianity
B
hold big antiwar demonstrations
C
form military alliances
D
expand their colonial empires
E
expand their economies
F
build large military forces
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The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I

A
by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente.
B
by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.
C
by Germany’s declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies.
D
by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region.
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Which event had the immediate effect of causing Germany to declare war on the Allies?

A
The Berlin Conference of 1885 sets off the “scramble for Africa.”
B
The Austrian archduke is assassinated.
C
Russia mobilizes its forces on Germany’s eastern borders.
D
Great Britain declares war on Germany.
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What was the "spark" that set off World War I?

A
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria by a Serbian nationalist
B
the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat
C
Germany's declaration of war on Russia and France
D
Germany’s invasion of neutral Belgium
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Which best describes the Ottoman Empire in the years just before World War I?

A
allied with the Triple Entente
B
weak and in decline
C
strong and powerful
D
eager to invade the Balkans
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What danger did a European nation face by entering into an alliance?

A
It might not understand the languages of its alliance members.
B
It might not like the customs of its alliance members.
C
It could be drawn into a war it did not want to fight.
D
It could find itself without military protection.
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The Ottoman Empire contributed indirectly to the start of World War I

A
by Balkan calls for independence, which contributed to instability in the region.
B
by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.
C
by its war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente.
D
by Germany’s declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies.
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Which of these events ultimately led to World War I? Choose three correct answers.

A
Alliances caused a chain of events that pulled each country into war.
B
Nationalism increased tensions in the Balkan peninsula.
C
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand angered Austria.
D
Serbia declared war on Austria, which caused Austria’s allies to go to war.
E
Russia's mobilization plan called for an invasion of France through Belgium.
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Which of these Austria-Hungary seize in 1908, setting off tensions in Europe?

A
the Ottoman territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina
B
Germany’s colonies in Africa
C
the border area it shared with Italy
D
the country of Serbia
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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 make it easy to found colonies
D
to ensure open borders
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In the years leading to World War I, the spirit of nationalism increased competition among nations to do which of these? Choose four correct answers.

A
convert nonbelievers to Christianity
B
build large military forces
C
hold big antiwar demonstrations
D
expand their colonial empires
E
form military alliances
F
expand their economies
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What conclusion can be drawn from the map?

A
The Triple Entente was sure to be defeated as its members were near each other.
B
The Triple Alliance would be fighting a two front war.
C
The Triple Entente was trying to create an alliance with the Balkans.
D
The Triple Alliance was the more powerful of the alliances.
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After the assassination of the Austrian archduke, which happened first?

A
Austria declared war on Serbia.
B
Great Britain invaded Germany.
C
Germany invaded Belgium.
D
Russia declared war on Serbia.

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