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Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 26mins
The partial outline below describes what important historical developments?
I. ____________________
A. Growing nationalism in Europe
B. Growing militarism in Europe
C. The creation of secret alliances
The colonization of Africa and Asia
The rise of democracy
The causes of communism
The causes of WWI
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand was the immediate cause of which conflict?
World War I
The Franco-Prussian War
World War II
The Russo-Japanese War
Which of the following had the most influence on the United States' decision to enter World War I?
The entry of the Ottoman Empire
The capture of Paris by the Germans
Unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans leading to the sinking of the U.S.S. Lusitania
Mexico's insinuation that it would ally itself with Germany
Which nations were members of the Triple Entente, later know as the Allies? Select all below options that apply.
Germany
Italy
Great Britain
Austria-Hungary
Russia
All of the following are regarded as primary causes of World War I except___________
alliances.
nationalism.
militarism.
communism.
Imperialism.
Which statement best describes militarism?
establishing a classless society through government force
the policy of maintaining a large armed force for the aggressive pursuit of national interests
the policy of requiring citizens to serve during a country crisis
restricting the activities of the army when maintaining public order
Germany’s entrance into World War I was based on a pre-arranged agreement with Austria-Hungary. This is an example of ___________ (Think, main causes for WWI)
a treaty.
a contract.
an ultimatum.
an alliance.
Countries choosing sides is referred to as
Nationalism
Imperialism
Militarism
Alliances
The United States entered WWI soon after what event
German submarines sank the Lusitania
German propaganda began attacking President Wilson
Americans learned about trench warfare
When Germany sided with Austria-Hungary
True or False: The trenches were typically cold, wet, dirty and diseases spread quickly
True
False
What was the Treaty of Versailles?
Document that gave more power to Germany
Peace agreement to end the war
Agreement to give back some of the Native American's land
agreement to punish Serbia for starting the war
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles forced Germany to accept blame and pay 33 billion dollars
False
True
Who was the leader of Italy?
Churchhill
Hitler
Stalin
Mussolini
Who was the leader of Great Britain?
Chruchhill
Hitler
Stalin
Roosevelt
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union?
Chruchhill
Hitler
Stalin
Roosevelt
Who was the leader of Germany?
Churchhill
Hitler
Stalin
Mussolini
Who was the leader of U.S.A.?
Churchhill
Hitler
Stalin
Roosevelt
Texas supplied 90% of which resource during World War II to aid in the war effort?
Coal
Ammunition
Food
Oil
Which of these was the most notorious concentration camp during World War II?
Dachau
Flossenburg
Auschwitz
Belzec
On what seas does Germany have a coastline?
North Sea & Baltic Sea
North Sea & Caspian Sea
Mediterranean Sea & Capsian Sea
Mediterranean Sea and Baltic Sea
The _______________ has been important for trade between the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe
North Sea
Baltic Sea
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
Which of the following contributed most directly to industrialization in the countries of Europe
New inventions and technologies
Mapmaking and shipbuilding
democratic changes and new leaders
agricultural changes and drought
What is the primary purpose of the European Union
Expansion, control alliances
division, colonization, growth
Peace, Prosperity, and Security
cultural diffusion and one currency
The histories of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania have been most directly influenced by their
proximity to Russia
alliances with the United States
aggressive military actions
abundant oil reserves
What was the direct cause of the USA entering WWII?
Japan bombing Pearl Harbor
Germany's invasion of Poland
The sinking of the Lustiania
The Russian Revolution
