Causes and Effects of Major Wars

Which European powers were involved in the Italian Wars (1494-1559)?

• Portugal, Spain, and England

• Britain, France, and Spain

• France, Spain, and Italy's city-states

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Russia

What was a major cause of World War I?

• Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances

• Industrialization and global trade networks

• Expansionist goals of Nazi Germany

• Economic depression and rise of fascist governments

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to future conflicts?

• It ended colonial competition among European powers

• It created alliances between European nations

• It led to the rise of the Ottoman Empire

• It blamed Germany for World War I and imposed harsh reparations

What was the significance of the Seven Years' War (1756–1763)?

• It was a global conflict involving battles in Europe, North America, India, and the Caribbean

• It marked the end of the Ottoman Empire

• It led to the rise of fascist governments

• It was a religious war between Catholics and Protestants

Which event marked Japan's transformation into an industrial and military power?

• The Meiji Restoration

• The Opium Wars

• The Crimean War

• The Taiping Rebellion

What were the major causes of World War II?

• Nationalism, Imperialism, Militarism, and Alliances

• Failure of peace agreements, expansionist goals, economic crises, and weak cooperation

• Industrialization and global trade networks

• Religious wars between European and Middle Eastern powers and territorial disputes around the world

How did World War II differ from earlier conflicts?

• It ended with the rise of monarchies

• It was driven by religion, trade, and empire

• It was fought mostly by professional armies

• It was a truly global conflict involving entire societies