Causes of World War I

What does Militarism refer to in the context of the causes of World War I?

• The formation of alliances between countries

• The spread of nationalism and patriotic fervor

• The building up of armed forces and getting ready for war

• The economic domination by a stronger nation over a weaker one

What were Alliances expected to do in the context of World War I?

• Increase economic competition among nations

• Build up armed forces in preparation for war

• Defend and help another country as per agreements or promises

• Promote extreme pride in one's nation

What does Nationalism mean in the context of the causes of World War I?

• The economic domination by a stronger nation over a weaker one

• The building up of armed forces and getting ready for war

• Extreme pride in one's nation, a willingness to defend it

• Agreements or promises to defend and help another country

Who was the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne that visited Bosnia in June 1914?

• Gavrilo Princip

• Kaiser Wilhelm II

• Archduke Franz Ferdinand

• Tsar Nicholas II

Who shot and killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife?

• A Serbian nationalist

• Gavrilo Princip

• A Bosnian revolutionary

• An Austro-Hungarian dissident

Which Serbian nationalist group was the assassin who triggered the alliances leading to war a member of?

• The White Hand

• The Red Hand

• The Black Hand

• The Blue Hand

What was the consequence of the assassination carried out by the member of the Serbian nationalist group?

• The dissolution of alliances

• The start of a period of peace

• The triggering of alliances and most of Europe being forced into war

• The immediate end of all hostilities

Why did most Americans value their relationship with Britain and France during WWI?

• A) They valued economic partnerships over historical friendships.

• B) They were politically aligned with the Central Powers.

• C) They valued the similarities with Britain and respected the friendship with France.

• D) They preferred the cultural aspects of the Central Powers.

What did some people urge the president to do regarding the war?

• To engage in the war immediately

• To provide economic aid to allies

• To stay out of the war completely

• To sign a peace treaty

What is propaganda defined as in the context of the learning material?

• Information designed to influence opinion

• A method of communication to spread entertainment

• Unbiased news reporting

• A technique for educational instruction