World War I Begins Answers

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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

How did the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908 intensify the rivalry between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?

Austria-Hungary vowed to take back the annexed territory from Serbia.

Serbia vowed to take back the annexed territory from Austria-Hungary.

Austria-Hungary attacked Serbia to stop ethnic unrest.

Serbia vowed revenge and recruited Russia to attack Austria-Hungary.

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.

What countries comprised the Triple Entente?

Great Britain, France, Spain

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

France, Great Britain, Russia

Russia, France, Germany

What did Austria-Hungary do in 1908 that increased pre-war tensions in Europe?

It annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina.

It annexed Serbia and Herzegovina.

It attacked Serbia and Herzegovina.

It attacked Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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