World War I Begins Answers
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Why did Germany declare war on Russia?
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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.2
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What countries comprised the Triple Entente?
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Great Britain, France, SpainB
Germany, Austria-Hungary, ItalyC
France, Great Britain, RussiaD
Russia, France, Germany3
Which factors created rising tensions between European powers before World War I? Check all that apply.
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the expansion of armies through militarismB
the growth of capitalism through free marketsC
the spread of nationalism through revoltsD
the creation of alliances through treatiesE
the influx of communism through dictatorshipsF
the increase of imperialism through conquests4
How did the alliance system in Europe most likely contribute to the start of World War I?
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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.5
When did Great Britain enter World War I?
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after Germany attacked France, a member of the Triple EntenteB
after Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack FranceC
after Germany attacked Russia, a member of the Triple EntenteD
after Germany took control of Britain’s colonies in Africa6
The map shows Europe’s two major alliances in place in 1905.Which best explains why these alliances created tensions in Europe?
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Alliance members signed treaties to defend each other in times of war.B
Alliance members feared attack and strengthened their economies.C
Alliance members sought control over the Balkans and the Ottoman Empire.D
Alliance members fought to control trade routes throughout the continent.7
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GermanB
BalkanC
OttomanD
Serbian8
Why did Austria-Hungary annex Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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to create a larger divide between France and RussiaB
to take advantage of trade routes on the Adriatic SeaC
to prevent Russia from taking Ottoman Empire territoryD
to seize territory from the declining Ottoman Empire9
What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?
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Great Britain, Russia, FranceB
Serbia, Austria-Hungary, GermanyC
France, Germany, ItalyD
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy10
Which is the correct order of countries that joined World War I following Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war on Serbia?
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1st: Russia2nd: Germany3rd: Great Britain4th: FranceB
1st: Great Britain 2nd: France 3rd: Germany 4th: RussiaC
1st: Russia2nd: Germany3rd: France4th: Great BritainD
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