WWI Practice

How did the creation of alliances contribute to the start of World War 1?

• The web of alliances began a chain reaction

• They threatened countries in the Western Hemisphere

• They allowed Japanese aggression in Korea.

• They didn't include Germany or France as members

What was one result of militarism

• Economic rivarly

• Imperialism

• Arms Race

• War in the Balkans

The new weapons introduce in World War I resulted in

• fewer casualties on the Western front

• a stalemate on the Western front

• increased central powers' efforts for a peace treaty

• decreased cost of fighting a stationary war

How did the military technology shown in this photo impact World War 1

• It increased casualty rates

• More firepower led to a shorter war

• More soldiers were required to protect an area of land

• Weapons made less noise than in previous wars

A strain on resources, both men and materiel caused this country to drop out of the war to deal with domestic issues in 1917.

• Russia

• Germany

• France

• Ottoman Empire

A cause of World War I: The policy, practice, or advocacy of extending the power and dominion of a nation especially by direct territorial acquisitions or by gaining indirect control over the political or economic life of other areas.

• Militarism

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Alliances

A Cause of World War I: a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations or supranational groups.

• Nationalism

• Militarism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

A cause of World War I: A belief that a strong military force should be maintained and used aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

• Nationalism

• Imperialism

• Alliances

• Militarism

A Cause of World War I: A union or association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations.

• Nationalism

• Alliances

• Imperialism

• Militarism

Which of the following countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I? (3 correct)

• Germany

• Great Britain

• Austria-Hungary

• France

• Ottoman Empire