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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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Look at the chart showing the size of European armed forces in 1914. Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be drawn from the chart?

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Because it had the smallest army, Great Britain was the weakest nation.
B
European nations were seeking a peaceful means of settling their differences.
C
European nations had built large military forces and were preparing for war.
D
Countries with the biggest armies tended to have the most warships.
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Which country changed sides about a year after World War I began and joined the Allies?

A
Italy
B
France
C
Germany
D
Austria-Hungary
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Look at the map showing the Austria-Hungarian Empire in about 1900.What information does the map provide about the Austria-Hungarian Empire?

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The empire was made up mainly of Austrians and Hungarians.
B
Austria-Hungary was the strongest of the European empires at this time.
C
Austria-Hungary was home to many different ethnic groups.
D
Italians were the largest ethnic group in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.
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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 militarism play in increasing tensions in Europe?

A
Militarism led to an arms race.
B
Militarism led to a ban on military weapons.
C
Militarism made people fearful of a Muslim invasion.
D
Militarism made people frightened of the spread of disease.
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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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Which of the following did Austria-Hungary seize in 1908, setting off tensions in Europe?

A
the border area it shared with Italy
B
the Ottoman territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina
C
the country of Serbia
D
Germany’s colonies in Africa
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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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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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Which statement best explains why tension grew between European leaders over colonialism in Africa?

A
Some believed the colonization of Africa was immoral and illegal.
B
Some feared that maintaining colonies in Africa would be too expensive.
C
Some felt that others were too far away from Africa to have colonies there.
D
Some were angered because other nations took over their colonies.

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