Europe

Where did democracy originate?

• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Rome
• Visigoths
• Mongolians

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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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 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

Which nations were members of the Triple Entente, later know as the Allies? Select all below options that apply.

• Germany

• Italy

• Great Britain

• Austria-Hungary

• Russia

All of the following are regarded as primary causes of World War I except___________

• alliances.

• nationalism.

• militarism.

• communism.

• Imperialism.

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

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)

• a treaty.

• a contract.

• an ultimatum.

• an alliance.

Countries choosing sides is referred to as

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Militarism

• Alliances

The United States entered WWI soon after what event

• German submarines sank the Lusitania

• German propaganda began attacking President Wilson

• Americans learned about trench warfare

• When Germany sided with Austria-Hungary