World War I Events

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of which conflict?

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World War I

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Which of the following best explains why the growth of European alliances during the early twentieth century contributed to the onset of a vast conflict?
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Progress achieved by allies in weapons development led to an arms race.
The sense of security among allies distracted them from emerging threats.
Suspicions of disloyalty among allies caused international tensions to rise.
The responsibilities of allies drew them into taking sides in regional fights.

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The responsibilities of allies drew them into taking sides in regional fights.

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In which country did the rise of nationalism lead most directly to events causing the outbreak of World War I?

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Serbia

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Which statement about the technology developed during World War I is correct? Options: The new technology led to fewer refugees being displaced from their homes during the conflict. The new technology created deadlier weapons which led to increased military casualties in battles fought during the conflict. The new technology led to smaller nations joining large empires following the conflict. The new technology led to a reduced focus on transportation improvements following the conflict.

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The new technology created deadlier weapons which led to increased military casualties in battles fought during the conflict.

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All of the following are regarded as primary causes of World War I except what? alliances, nationalism, militarism, Imperialism.

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communism.

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Which statement best describes militarism?

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the policy of maintaining a large armed force for the aggressive pursuit of national interests

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Germany’s entrance into World War I was based on a pre-arranged agreement with Austria-Hungary. This is an example of ___________ (Think, main causes for WWI)

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an alliance.

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This way of helping on the home front involved using less so the troops can have more. What is it called?

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Rationing

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What country was neutral at the beginning of the war? Options: France, United States, Russia, Germany

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United States

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A new style of warfare where soldiers dug ditches to protect themselves from enemy fire. It led to a stalemate in Europe by late 1914. What was it?

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Trench Warfare