Causes of World War I

The partial outline below describes what important historical developments?

I. ____________________

A. Growing nationalism in Europe

B. Growing militarism in Europe

C. The creation of secret alliances

• The colonization of Africa and Asia

• The rise of democracy

• The causes of communism

• The causes of WWI

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Why were the Balkans referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" in the period prior to World War I?

• Because of the large deposits of saltpeter and sulfur in the region

• Because of the manufacturing ability of the nations in the region

• Because of the nationalistic rivalries that existed in the region

• Because of the vast stockpiles of weapons in the region

How did the Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance contribute to the start of World War I?

• By issuing threats against nations in the Western Hemisphere

• By increasing tensions between the nations of Europe through complicated alliances

• By refusing to allow Germany and France to become members

• By ignoring aggressive actions by the Japanese in Korea

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

• World War I

• The Franco-Prussian War

• World War II

• The Russo-Japanese War

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?

• 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.

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

• Serbia

• Russia

• France

• Germany

Which of the following best describes warfare during World War I?

• Naval battles between ships fighting over trade routes

• Quick attacks with coordinated aircraft, artillery, and infantry

• Guerrilla combatants attacking from behind trees and in cities

• Soldiers digging in trenches and coming out over the top to attack

Using its industrial might to prepare for World War I, Germany was ____________ (Complete this sentence using the best possible answer below)

• unable to prevent workers from striking

• able to produce weapons at maximum capacity, matching the industrial might of rival England

• unable to produce enough supplies to remain in the war

• able to produce enough submarines to sink the British fleet

Which of the following were most helpful in ending the stalemate of trench warfare during World War I? (Think, which of these options successfully overcame trench warfare by breaking through enemy troop formations)

• Airplanes and U-boats

• Tanks and airplanes

• Hand grenades and U-boats

• Mines and hand grenades

Which of the following had the most influence on the United States' decision to enter World War I?

• The entry of the Ottoman Empire

• The capture of Paris by the Germans

• Unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans leading to the sinking of the U.S.S. Lusitania

• Mexico's insinuation that it would ally itself with Germany