Causes of WW1

When did World War I occur?

• Between July 1914 and November 11, 1918

• Between 1939 and 1945

• Between 1900 and 1910

• Between 1910 and 1920

How many American troops were killed during World War I?

• Over 50,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 75,000

• Over 200,000

Which of the following was a mutual defense alliance before World War I?

• Russia and Serbia

• Germany and Italy

• Britain and Germany

• USA and France

What is imperialism?

• A policy of extending a country's power through diplomacy

• A policy of maintaining peace among nations

• A policy of isolating one's country from the affairs of other nations

• A policy of extending a country's power and wealth by bringing additional territories under their control

Which country had the greatest increase in military buildup by 1914?

• France

• Britain

• Russia

• Germany

What was the immediate cause of World War I?

• The invasion of Belgium

• The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• The Battle of Marne

Which countries were part of the Allies later in the war?

• Germany and Austria-Hungary

• Italy and the United States

• Russia and Germany

• Austria-Hungary and Italy

What role did nationalism play in the origins of World War I?

• It was solely responsible for the start of the war

• It led to a decrease in tensions between countries

• It played no significant role

• It contributed to the beginning and extension of the war

Which region was a point of contention due to imperialism before World War I?

• South America

• Africa and parts of Asia

• Eastern Europe

• Australia

Who was assassinated, leading directly to World War I?

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Tsar Nicholas II

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• King George V