Causes of World War I

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What does the term "Militarism" refer to in the context of World War I?

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The practice of building up armed forces

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What was the purpose of forming alliances like the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente?

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To balance power among European countries

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What does the term "Nationalism" refer to as mentioned in the context of World War I?

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Having intense pride in your country

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What does imperialism refer to in the context of World War I?

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The political and economic control of another area

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What is the belief of Social Darwinism?

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The belief that Americans/white Europeans have a god-given superiority.

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What does the term "White Man's Burden" refer to?

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The duty of Europeans to spread their culture to areas of Africa and Asia.

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Who were responsible for the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?

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Serbian terrorists

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Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I? Options: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire, Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Italy, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Greece

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Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire

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Which countries were part of the Allied Powers during World War I? Options: Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, Ottoman Empire; United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil; Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Greece;

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Britain, France, Russia, Japan, Italy

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What does the term "stalemate" refer to in the context of World War I?

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A deadlock where neither side is able to gain an advantage