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Why did Germany’s attempt to isolate France through the Triple Alliance fail?

A
France countered by creating the Triple Entente.
B
France attacked Germany before the alliance was solidified.
C
Russia felt threatened and attacked Germany.
D
Austria-Hungary backed out of the alliance.
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Why did Austria-Hungary annex Bosnia and Herzegovina?

A
to create a larger divide between France and Russia
B
to take advantage of trade routes on the Adriatic Sea
C
to prevent Russia from taking Ottoman Empire territory
D
to seize territory from the declining Ottoman Empire
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What countries comprised the Triple Entente?

A
Great Britain, France, Spain
B
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
C
France, Great Britain, Russia
D
Russia, France, Germany
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What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?

A
Great Britain, Russia, France
B
Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany
C
France, Germany, Italy
D
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
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Why did Germany declare war on Russia?

A
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Serbia.
B
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Austria-Hungary.
C
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s mobilization of troops.
D
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s expansion into the Balkans.
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Why were the Balkans called the “powder keg” of Europe?

A
many of the Balkans’ countries had nationalist independence movements
B
many of the Balkans’ countries were coveted by Austria-Hungary and Russia
C
many of the Balkans’ countries consisted of powerful empires in constant conflict
D
many of the Balkans’ countries engaged in conflict with the Ottoman Empire
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Which best explains why Great Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente?

A
They hoped to help each other imperialize Africa and counter the power of the Triple Alliance on that continent.
B
They feared the rising military power of Germany and sought to counter the power of the Triple Alliance.
C
They wanted to prevent conflict in the Balkans and convince the Triple Alliance not to interfere in the region.
D
They sought to surround Germany on two sides and convince the Triple Alliance not to expand its power.
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Which factors created rising tensions between European powers before World War I? Check all that apply.the expansion of armies through militarismthe growth of capitalism through free marketsthe spread of nationalism through revoltsthe creation of alliances through treatiesthe influx of communism through dictatorshipsthe increase of imperialism through conquests

A
the expansion of armies through militarism
B
the growth of capitalism through free markets
C
the spread of nationalism through revolts
D
the creation of alliances through treaties
E
the influx of communism through dictatorships
F
the increase of imperialism through conquests
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GermanBalkanOttomanSerbian

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German
B
Balkan
C
Ottoman
D
Serbian

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