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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 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
Russia mobilizes its forces on Germany’s eastern borders.
C
Great Britain declares war on Germany.
D
The Austrian archduke is assassinated.
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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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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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Look at the map showing the Austria-Hungarian Empire in about 1900.What information does the map provide about the Austria-Hungarian Empire?

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A
The empire was made up mainly of Austrians and Hungarians.
B
Austria-Hungary was the strongest of the European empires at this time.
C
Austria-Hungary was home to many different ethnic groups.
D
Italians were the largest ethnic group in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.
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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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The chart shows data on the construction of dreadnoughts, or armed battleships, by 1914.A logical conclusion that can be drawn from this chart is that Britain and Germany were

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engaged in an arms race.
B
looking for ways to cooperate.
C
hoping not to fight on land.
D
the strongest nations on the earth.
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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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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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Which of the following did Austria-Hungary seize in 1908, setting off tensions in Europe?

A
the border area it shared with Italy
B
the Ottoman territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina
C
the country of Serbia
D
Germany’s colonies in Africa

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