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Why did the breakup of the Ottoman Empire disrupt the balance of power in Europe?

A
Ethnic groups began to gain independence.
B
Russia moved in to seize land in the area.
C
Great Britain began to colonize the region.
D
Alliances fought to gain control of the territory.
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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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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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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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How did the alliance system in Europe most likely contribute to the start of World War I?

A
The countries in the alliances sought protection against enemies by sharing military personnel.
B
The countries in the alliances agreed to work together to gain power through colonization.
C
The countries in the alliances agreed to share economic resources based on open trade markets.
D
The countries in the alliances signed treaties agreeing to defend each other in times of war.
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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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When did Great Britain enter World War I?

A
after Germany attacked France, a member of the Triple Entente
B
after Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack France
C
after Germany attacked Russia, a member of the Triple Entente
D
after Germany took control of Britain’s colonies in Africa
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Which is the correct order of countries that joined World War I following Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war on Serbia?

A
1st: Russia2nd: Germany3rd: Great Britain4th: France
B
1st: Great Britain 2nd: France 3rd: Germany 4th: Russia
C
1st: Russia2nd: Germany3rd: France4th: Great Britain
D
1st: France2nd: Great Britain3rd: Russia4th: Germany
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What did Austria-Hungary do in 1908 that increased pre-war tensions in Europe?

A
It annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina.
B
It annexed Serbia and Herzegovina.
C
It attacked Serbia and Herzegovina.
D
It attacked Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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