Unit 9: World World 1 & The Russian Revolution Study Guide

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During what years did WW1 take place? (Start/end year)

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1914-1918

Answer explanation

World War I occurred from 1914 to 1918, marking a significant global conflict. The other options refer to different events or periods, making 1914-1918 the correct answer.

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Another name for WW1 is:

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The Great War

Answer explanation

Another name for World War 1 is 'The Great War', as it was the largest conflict of its time before World War 2. The other options refer to different historical conflicts.

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The MAIN causes of WW1 were: Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances

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Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances

Answer explanation

The MAIN causes of WW1 were Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances, as these factors created tensions and rivalries among nations, ultimately leading to the outbreak of the war.

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Which event created the “spark” that ignited WW1?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Answer explanation

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 triggered a series of alliances and conflicts, leading to the outbreak of World War I. This event is widely regarded as the immediate catalyst for the war.

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Nationalism is defined as:

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A belief in the superiority of one's nation and a desire for its independence.

Answer explanation

Nationalism emphasizes pride in one's nation and the desire for self-determination, making the first choice correct. The other options describe different concepts unrelated to nationalism.

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Militarism is defined as:

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The belief in building up a strong armed forces to prepare for war.

Answer explanation

Militarism emphasizes the importance of a strong military to prepare for potential conflicts, making the first choice correct. The other options describe different concepts unrelated to militarism.

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Archduke Franz Ferdinand was:

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Assassinated

Answer explanation

Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated on June 28, 1914, in Sarajevo. His assassination was a key event that triggered World War I, making 'Assassinated' the correct answer.

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What was the Zimmerman Note?

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A secret telegram from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the United States during World War I.

Answer explanation

The Zimmerman Note was a secret telegram sent by Germany to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States during World War I. This communication aimed to distract the U.S. from entering the war.

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The Schlieffen Plan was:

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A German military strategy to quickly defeat France and then fight Russia.

Answer explanation

The Schlieffen Plan was a German military strategy aimed at quickly defeating France to avoid a two-front war, allowing Germany to then focus on fighting Russia. This makes the first answer choice correct.

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The significance of the Lusitania was:

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It led to the United States entering World War I.

Answer explanation

The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 was a pivotal event that swayed public opinion in the United States, ultimately leading to its entry into World War I, as it highlighted the dangers of unrestricted submarine warfare.