World War I Begins (16.1)

What is one way in which militarism influenced the nations of Europe prior to World War I?

• Militarism contributed to a European arms race.

• Militarism discouraged nations from foreign trade.

• Militarism threatened the imperial system.

• Militarism caused the alliance system to break down.

How was imperialism a cause of World War I?

• Alliances among overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

• Efforts to stimulate trade increased tensions in European colonies.

• Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

• Colonies’ efforts to gain independence increased tensions in Europe.

Germany, France, and Russia were drawn into the war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia as a result of the

• second Balkan War.

• alliance system.

• Schlieffen plan.

• naval arms race.

How did Austria’s alliance with Germany affect Austria’s reaction to the assassination of Francis Ferdinand?

• It prompted Austria to go to war with Germany.

• It prompted Austria to negotiate with Serbia.

• It prompted Serbia to send Austria an ultimatum.

• It prompted Austria to take a firmer stand against Serbia.

Prior to 1914, the first modern Olympic Games led many Europeans to believe

• that there was to be an end to war and a time of continued peace.

• that economic prosperity was going to continue indefinitely.

• that the way to settle differences could only be accomplished through war.

• that war was just a matter of time.

The European nations formed two great alliances because they wanted to

• create a single, unified government.

• protect themselves from their enemies.

• be prepared for the coming of World War I.

• promote trade and commerce.

What was meant when Germany gave Austria-Hungary a “blank check” in dealing with Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand?

• It meant Germany would not back Austria-Hungary if it declared war.

• It assured Austria-Hungary of financial backing, but no troops.

• It gave permission for Austria-Hungary to take whatever actions it chose.

• It allowed Austria-Hungary to take whatever actions needed short of war.

Imperialism increased tensions in Europe because

• emperors needed more soldiers to defend their capital cities.

• colonies were building their own military alliances.

• colonies were threatening to invade Europe.

• countries built up their military to protect their colonies.

Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?

• It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.

• It led to the formation of the Triple Alliance.

• It created an alliance between Russia and Germany.

• It encouraged the growth of Serbian nationalism.

What was the main reason that Britain entered the war?

• because it was an ally of France

• because Germany invaded neutral Belgium

• because it supported Slavic nationalism

• because Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated