World War I

The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente contributed to the start of World War I by

• threatening countries in the Western Hemisphere
• failing to include Germany and France as members 
• allowing Japanese aggression in Korea
• increasing tensions between European countries

The term militarism can be best defined as

• control of territories for economic and political gain
• avoidance of military involvement in civil wars
• loyalty to a nation or ethnic group
• buildup of armaments in preparation for war

What was a major cause of World War I? 

• rebellion in colonial lands in Africa and Asia
• inability of the League of Nations to keep the peace
• expansion of communism into western Europe
• militarism in the nations of Europe

What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe? 

• start of the civil war in Russia
• attack on Poland by the German army
• sinking of the British line, the Lusitania
• the assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austrian-Hungarian Empire

Which generalization about the origin of war is best supported by the historical background of World War 1?

• Religious hatred often leads to war
• War results from reliance on advances in technology
• A policy of appeasement can delay, but not prevent the outbreak of war
• Years of continuing international tension often lead to war

Which is an accurate statement based on the information in the graph? 

• In 1914, Germany spent more money on its military than did any other European nation
• In 1914, Russia was the most militaristic of all European nations
• In 1914, the 5 major European powers spent more on military programs than on any other program
• In 1914, Austria-Hungary attempted to end the arms race in Europe

What action did Germany take in the beginning of World War 1, that shocked other nations in Western Europe

• It defended Austria-Hungary's ultimatum to Serbia to put the killer of the Archduke Ferdinand on Trial
• It invaded Belgium, a neutral nation, in order to easily attack France
• It declared that it would not get involved in the war
• It promoted a last ditch effort for a peace agreement and an end to alliances

Which country was not part of the Central Powers?

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Austria-Hungary

• Bulgaria

Which country was not part of the Allies?

• Great Britain

• United States

• Serbia

• Austria-Hungary

Why was propaganda used for during WWI?

• To unify citizens to support the war effort

• Convince Germans to fight back

• Convince civilians to not support the war

• Convince civilians to speak their mind