World War I Review for CFA 5

What was the immediate trigger that led to the outbreak of World War I?

• The formation of military alliances in Europe

• The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinance

• The invasion of Belgium by Germany

• The Russian mobilization of troops

How did Serbian nationalism contribute to tensions before WWI?

• Serbia wanted to become part of the Ottoman Empire

• Serbia sought to unite all Slavic peoples under Austrian rule

• Serbia desired to create a larger Serbian nation, causing tensions with Austria

• Serbia wanted to form an alliance with Germany

Which factor best explains the rapid spread of WWI across Europe?

• The development of new military technology

• The system of connected alliances between nations

• The desire for colonial expanison

• The rise of commuist movements

What was the primary characteristic of trench warfare?

• Rapid movement of troops across battlefields

• Defensive positions with opposing forces in fortified trenches

• Aerial combat betwen fighter planes

• Naval battles in the Atlantic Ocean

How did militarism contribute to the outbreak of WWI?

• It promoted peaceful resolution of conflicts

• It reduced the size of European armies

• It led to arms races and increased military spending

• It encouraged diplomatic solutions

What was the significance of the Battle of Marne?

• It halted the German advance toward Paris

• It led to Russia's exit from the war

• It marked the entry of the United States

• It ended the war in the Eastern Front

How did new technology impact warfare during WWI?

• It made the war less deadly

• It introduced nuclear weapons

• It led to more defensive strategies

• It increased casualities through machine guns and tanks

What was the impact of total warfare on civilian populations?

• It improved living conditions

• It increased food availability

• It led to severe shortages and rationing

• It reduced government control

Why did Russia exit the war in 1917?

• They achieved their military objectives

• The Bolshevik Revolution led to their withdrawal

• They joined the Central Powers

• Their army was completely destroyed

What was the primary goal of the Treaty of Versailles regarding Germany?

• To help rebuild Germany's economy

• To make Germany pay war reparations and accept blame

• To restore the German monarchy

• To divide Germany into smaller states