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Why were the Balkans called the “powder keg” of Europe?

many of the Balkans’ countries had nationalist independence movements

many of the Balkans’ countries were coveted by Austria-Hungary and Russia

many of the Balkans’ countries consisted of powerful empires in constant conflict

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?

They hoped to help each other imperialize Africa and counter the power of the Triple Alliance on that continent.

They feared the rising military power of Germany and sought to counter the power of the Triple Alliance.

They wanted to prevent conflict in the Balkans and convince the Triple Alliance not to interfere in the region.

They sought to surround Germany on two sides and convince the Triple Alliance not to expand its power.

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

the expansion of armies through militarism

the growth of capitalism through free markets

the spread of nationalism through revolts

the creation of alliances through treaties

the influx of communism through dictatorships

the increase of imperialism through conquests

The map shows Europe’s two major alliances in place in 1905.Which best explains why these alliances created tensions in Europe?

Alliance members signed treaties to defend each other in times of war.

Alliance members feared attack and strengthened their economies.

Alliance members sought control over the Balkans and the Ottoman Empire.

Alliance members fought to control trade routes throughout the continent.

The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente were formed through the signing of .

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What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?

Great Britain, Russia, France

Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany

France, Germany, Italy

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Why did Austria-Hungary annex Bosnia and Herzegovina?

to create a larger divide between France and Russia

to take advantage of trade routes on the Adriatic Sea

to prevent Russia from taking Ottoman Empire territory

to seize territory from the declining Ottoman Empire

Why did Germany declare war on Russia?

Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Serbia.

Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Austria-Hungary.

Germany felt threatened by Russia’s mobilization of troops.

Germany felt threatened by Russia’s expansion into the Balkans.

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

France countered by creating the Triple Entente.

France attacked Germany before the alliance was solidified.

Russia felt threatened and attacked Germany.

Austria-Hungary backed out of the alliance.

When did Great Britain enter World War I?

after Germany attacked France, a member of the Triple Entente

after Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack France

after Germany attacked Russia, a member of the Triple Entente

after Germany took control of Britain’s colonies in Africa

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