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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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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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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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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 war with Austria-Hungary, which contributed to the breakup of the Triple Entente.
C
by Germany’s declaration of war on the empire, which spurred the race for more colonies.
D
by its rapid industrialization, which brought an economic depression in Europe.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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