World War I Begins Answers

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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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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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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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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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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 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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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
Countries that were in alliances with other countries were guaranteed that they would not have to go to war.
D
The countries in one alliance system were not allowed to trade with countries in competing alliances, which further divided Europe.
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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 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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