world war 1

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 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

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

Read the excerpt below and answer the question that follows.

"To keep out the chill night winds the men had spread their shelter halves over the foxholes which had been dug into the side of the bank. When the enemy’s barrage opened it was directed particularly at this spot, where he believed the infantry was lying in readiness to go over. It was not surprising, then, that the entire vicinity was thoroughly bombarded. In quick succession the shells struck, many of them so near that they blew men to pieces less than ten feet from us and peppered our shelter halves with stones and lumps of mud, leaving many of them perforated like sieves."

— William L. Langer, Gas and Flame in World War I, Knopf/Borzoi

Which characteristic of warfare associated with World War I is described in the excerpt?

• Trench warfare

• Air Warfare

• Submarine warfare

• Armored warfare

Which statement best describes militarism?

• establishing a classless society through government force

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

• the policy of requiring citizens to serve during a country crisis

• restricting the activities of the army when maintaining public order

The building up of a nation's army is called

• Militarism
• Nationalism 
• Imperialism 
• Alliances

Information designed to influence opinion is called

• Militarism
• Communism 
• Propaganda
• Facebook 

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