World War 1 Flashcardizz

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Which of the following countries was not an Allied Power in World War 1? Options: Germany and Italy, the United States and France, Britain and France, Germany and Austria-Hungary

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Germany and Austria-Hungary

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Militarism means...

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Building up armed forces and getting ready for war

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WWI began when Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia one month after:

• Serbia tried to take more of Austria-Hungary's land.
• Serbia burned their flag.
• Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.
• The Lusitania was sunk.

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Archduke Ferdinand and his wife were killed.

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Which area was called the "powder keg" of Europe and was the place where World War I began?

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Balkans

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Which answer summarizes the Schlieffen Plan that Germany created to prepare for a two-front war?

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Attack France first, then Russia.

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What was the Zimmermann Note?

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A proposal by Germany that Mexico attack the US in return for territory

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Payments for war damages were known as

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reparations.

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What event led Great Britain to declare war on Germany?

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Germany invaded Belgium

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Which of the following is the best example of imperialism?

• France building a powerful navy
• England's alliance with France
• German schools teaching English
• England and Germany competing for colonies

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England and Germany competing for colonies

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What was the name of the new style of warfare during World War I?

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trench warfare