Causes of WWI MANIA

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When one country takes over another country to build an empire.

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Imperialism

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Making your military bigger and better than other countries.

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Militarism (Arms Race)

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What is the BEST definition for militarism?

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The belief in maintaining a strong military and being prepared to use it.

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Which option best explains how imperialism helped contribute to the lead-up to World War I? Options: It reduced competition and promoted peaceful trade., It fostered economic partnerships between rival nations., It increased competition and caused confrontations among nations., It led to the abolition of colonial territories worldwide., It forced Britain and Germany into a direct military alliance.

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It increased competition and caused confrontations among nations.

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Why did European nations compete for control over parts of Africa and Asia?

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To obtain raw materials for industrial purposes.

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What action caused Britain to enter World War I? Options: Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia., Japan attacked Russia., Germany declared war on Britain directly., Germany attacked France through Belgium., Italy invaded Austria-Hungary.

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Germany attacked France through Belgium.

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What is the BEST definition for the term alliance?

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An agreement made between two or more countries to help one another if necessary.

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The Archduke Franz Ferdinand was heir of which of the following empires? Germany, Austria-Hungary, Britian

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Austria-Hungary

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Which of the following is NOT an example of an alliance? Options: The United States promising to help the UK if they are invaded., Russia attacking Austria-Hungary because Austria Hungary attacked Serbia, France declaring war on Germany

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France declaring war on Germany

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What is the belief that a people who share a common language, history, and culture should constitute an independent nation, free of foreign domination?

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nationalism