World History WWI Flashcard #1

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How was imperialism a cause of World War I?

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Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

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What is one way in which militarism influenced the nations of Europe prior to World War I?

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Militarism contributed to a European arms race.

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Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?

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It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.

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How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I?

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It increased the number of casualties.

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Reason why WWI escalated from a small war between Austria - Hungary and Serbia

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Alliances

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What region was referred to as the “powder keg” of Europe?

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the Balkan Peninsula

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Which statement 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 main goal of the Allies’ Gallipoli campaign?

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To establish a supply line to Russia

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The spark that ignited World War I was____.

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Who were the Allies? Options: Great Britian, France, United States, Belgium, Serbia, Russia, Great Britain, Japan, United States, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Great Britain, Ottoman Empire, Saudi Arabia, Spain

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Great Britian, France, United States, Belgium, Serbia, Russia