Causes of WW1 Do Now Quiz

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• 8.5

1. Which statement is best supported by the data contained in the table?

• Austria-Hungary could not afford a large military expenditure in 1880.
• France spent the greatest amount of money on defense in 1900.
• Germany rapidly increased its military spending after 1890.
• Great Britain attempted to prepare for a long ground war.

2. The historical developments depicted in this table contributed to the start of

• World War I
• The Cold War
• The Industrial Revolution
• Age of Imperialism

3. Which idea is expressed in this excerpt from Brooke’s poem?

• pacifism
• neutrality
• nationalism
• anarchy

4. Which statement best expresses the main idea of the chart?

• Many nations favor triangular foreign policy relationships.
• Throughout the 20th century, Great Britain, Italy, and Russia have been allies.
• Foreign affairs are often based on a balance of power.
• Alliances are stronger than ententes.

5. A historian could best use this passage to study which topic of World War I?

• events that started the war
• alliances that led to the start of war
• equipment utilized by soldiers
• propaganda that supported the war effort