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Causes of WWI
WWI
WWI
WWI
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intricate systems of treaties calling for mutual aid in wartime
alliances
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What were the Fourteen Points? a. parts of the "war guilt" clause b. a plan for the postwar world c. the constitution of the League of Nations d. the terms of surrender offered to Germany
b. a plan for the postwar world
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What is the most probable link between militarism and imperialism? a. As a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them. b. As a country's military expands, the country wants colonies to recruit troops. c. As a country's colonies grow, the military stages training exercises there. d. As the military expands, a country seeks colonies to prevent coups at home.
a. As a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them.
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What was the name of the intercepted correspondence between Germany and Mexico that caused America to join WWI?
The Zimmerman Note/Telegram
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policy of glorifying war and building an army
Militarism
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Which statement summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created to prepare for a two-front war? a. Attack France first, then Russia. b. Attack Russia first, then France. c. Send half of the army to France and half to Russia. d. Ally with Russia to fight France.
a. Attack France first, then Russia.
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What was the American public's opinion about joining the League of Nations? a. The public thought that America should lead the League of Nations. b. The public generally supported the idea but wanted to play a smaller role. c. It supported the president and actively took part in the League of Nations. d. It believed that the United States should stay out of European affairs.
d. It believed that the United States should stay out of European affairs.
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Who was the American leader that was a major figure in the postwar peace talks?
Woodrow Wilson
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overseas colonies
Imperialism
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Why were Germany and Austria-Hungary known as Central Powers?
Because of their location in the middle of Europe
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Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany
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Who was the leader of Germany during WWI that took power and ousted Otto Von Bismark?
Kaiser Wilhelm II
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loyalty to people that share a similar history and culture
Nationalism
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What did the war become once the participating countries began devoting all of their resources to the war effort?
Total War
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How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany? a. It left a legacy of bitterness and hatred in the hearts of the German people. b. It stabilized the German economy and gave monetary aid to the nation. c. It left Germany in much the same state as it was before the war. d. It gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation on a stronger foundation.
a. It left a legacy of bitterness and hatred in the hearts of the German people.
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Name the three nations in the Triple Alliance
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
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What was the specific event that caused Austria-Hungary and Serbia to go to war, leading to WWI?
Assassination (of Archduke Franz Ferdinand)
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What region was referred to as the "powder keg" of Europe?
The Balkan Peninsula
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The purpose of propaganda during World War I was to
Influence public opinion
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Name the three nations in the Triple Entente
France, Britain, Russia