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How was imperialism a cause of World War I? A. Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe. B. Colonies' efforts to gain independence increased tensions in Europe. C. Alliances among overseas territories increased tensions in Europe. D. Efforts to stimulate trade increased tensions in European colonies.

A. Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe

How did the entrance of the Ottoman empire on the side of the Central Powers affect the war? A. The Allies lost a valuable supply line to Russia. B. The Arabs gained access to desperately needed supplies. C. The war ended more quickly. D. The Arabs went to war against the Allies.

A. The Allies lost a valuable supply line to Russia.

What was the most significant effect of U-boat attacks on the fighting on land? A. They destroyed vital supplies. B. They killed many soldiers. C. They created a stalemate. D. They kept soldiers from the front lines.

A. They destroyed vital supplies

What role did women play in the war effort during World War I? A. They worked in war industries, manufacturing weapons and supplies. B. They joined the pacifist movement. C. They fought on the front lines and in the trenches alongside men. D. They refused to support the war effort unless they were granted the vote.

A. They worked in war industries, manufacturing weapons and supplies

Germany, France, and Russia were drawn into the war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia as a result of the A. alliance system. B. Schilieffen plan. C. naval arms race. D. second Balkan War.

A. alliance system

Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front because A. it was difficult for either side to launch an offensive. B. the high casualty rate brought an end to battles quickly. C. the Central Powers were unable to advance into France. D. both sides suffered from a shortage of weapons and soldiers.

A. it was difficult for either side to launch an offensive.

The European nations formed two great alliances because they wanted to A. protect themselves from their enemies. B. create a single, unified government. C. promote trade and commerce. D. be prepared for the coming of World War I.

A. protect themselves from their enemies

How did French nationalism increase tensions in Europe? A. France was a strong supporter of pan-Slavism. B. France considered Alsace and Lorraine to belong to France, rather than Germany. C. France and Britain clashed over control of Morocco. D. France and Germany became rivals in a race for naval superiority.

B. France considered Alsace and Lorraine to belong to France, rather than Germany

What was one effect of the failure of Germany's Schlieffen Plan to quickly defeat France? A. Germany was able to concentrate only on the Eastern Front. B. Germany had to fight the war on both the Eastern and the Western Front. C. Germany was not able to bring Austria-Hungary into the war as its ally. D. Germany had to make an alliance with France.

B. Germany had to fight the war on both the Eastern and the Western Front

Why was the League of Nations significant? A. It helped draft the peace treaties that brought World War I to an end. B. It was the first attempt to create an organization where nations worked together for peace. C. It helped the United States become a major world power. D. It was an effective tool for stopping future wars.

B. It was the first attempt to create an organization where nations worked together for peace

Which of the following was an effect of Allied defeats and high casualty rates on the Eastern Front ? A. Russia entered the war on the Allied side. B. Russia experienced a revolution and dropped out of the war. C. The United States issued the Fourteen Points. D. The United States entered the war sooner.

B. Russia experienced a revolution and dropped out of the war

What is one way the Eastern Front was different from the Western Front? A. The Western Front provided the Central Powers with their most decisive victories. B. The Eastern Front had front lines that moved widely, while the Western Front did not. C. The Eastern Front was fought with more military technology than the Western Front. D. The Western Front suffered more casualties than the Eastern Front.

B. The Eastern Front had front lines that moved widely, while the Western Front did not

What is one way Russia's lack of industrialization impacted the war? A. Russia quickly surrendered and removed itself from the war. B. Trench warfare did not develop on the Eastern Front. C. The Ottomans were prompted to join the war. D. The Eastern Front turned into a stalemate.

B. Trench warfare did not develop on the Eastern Front.

Which of the following is a key goal of Wilson's Fourteen Points? A. honoring secret treaties B. supporting free trade C. establishing spheres of influence D. maintaining isolation

B. supporting free trade

What were the Fourteen Points? A. Great Britain's plans for ending the war and rebuilding Germany B. the Allies' plan for punishing Germany and Austria-Hungary C. Wilson's plan for ending the war and preventing future wars D. Wilson's plan for entering and winning the war.

C. Wilson's plan for ending the war and preventing future wars

Why did Germany ask the Allies for an armistice in November 1918? A. Germany agreed to an armistice only until war could be resumed. B. Germany wanted to direct all of its resources on the Eastern front against Russia. C. Germany was exhausted and could not hold out against fresh troops from the United States. D. The Allies had assured Germany that a peace settlement would favor Germany.

C. Germany was exhausted and could not hold out against fresh troops from the United States.

Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important? A. It created an alliance between Russia and Germany. B. It encouraged the growth of Serbian nationalism. C. It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia. D. It led to the formation of the Triple Alliance.

C. It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia

How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I? A. It allowed battle fronts to move widely. B. It shortened the length of the war. C. It increased the number of casualties. D. It brought the European colonies into the war.

C. It increased the number of casualties

How did Austria's alliance with Germany affect Austria's reaction to the assassination of Francis Ferdinand? A. It prompted Austria to negotiate with Serbia. B. It prompted Serbia to send Austria an ultimatum. C. It prompted Austria to take a firmer stand against Serbia. D. It prompted Austria to go to war with Germany.

C. It prompted Austria to take a firmer stand against Serbia

What is one way in which militarism influenced the nations of Europe prior to World War I? A. Militarism threatened the imperial system. B. Militarism caused the alliance system to break down. C. Militarism contributed to a European arms race. D. Militarism discouraged nations from foreign trade.

C. Militarism contributed to a European arms race

Why did the Ottoman empire suffer important losses in the Middle East? A. The French did not provide the Ottomans with enough support. B. The Ottomans were weakened by the Allied success at Gallipoli. C. The Arabs revolted against their Ottoman rulers. D. The Armenian army fought well in the Middle East.

C. The Arabs revolted against their Ottoman rulers

Which of the following examples is a characteristic of total war? A. Factories scale back on production to save energy for the war effort. B. Governments loosen economic controls. C. The press is censored to control public opinion. D. A stalemate bogs down the war for an extended time.

C. The press is censored to control public opinion.

What was the main reason that Britain entered the war? A. because Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated B. because it was an ally of France C. because Germany invaded neutral Belgium D. because it supported Slavic nationalism

C. because Germany invaded neutral Belgium

How did the Treaty of Versailles create a climate that might cause another war in Europe? A. The Central Powers and Russia were secretly planning to disrupt the peace talks. B. The Allies held Russia in contempt for negotiating its own peace with Germany and might seek war to punish Russia. C. France was dissatisfied with the terms of the treaty and might go to war against the Central Powers to win better terms. D. Germany was forced to accept harsh treaty terms and might use force to undo the treaty or seek revenge.

D. Germany was forced to accept harsh treaty terms and might use force to undo the treaty or seek revenge.

What is the meaning of Siegfried Sassoon's poem in this reading? A. It's important for the citizens at home to support the troops as they leave for battle. B. Cheering is one way that people can help boost troop morale. C. A good soldier understands that war is the time to put his youth behind him. D. It's easy to cheer for young troops and not think of the horrors they will face .

D. It's easy to cheer for young troops and not think of the horrors they will face

What event in 1917 most benefited the Allies? A. Germany agreed to end unrestricted submarine warfare. B. Russia signed the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk. C. Woodrow Wilson published his Fourteen Points. D. The United States declared war against Germany.

D. The United States declared war against Germany

Imperialism increased tensions in Europe because A. colonies were threatening to invade Europe. B. colonies were building their own military alliances. C. emperors needed more soldiers to defend their capital cities. D. countries built up their military to protect their colonies.

D. countries built up their military to protect their colonies

Which of the following was a violation of Wilson's Fourteen Points? A. creation of Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia B. end of European imperialism C. formation of the League of Nations D. establishment of the mandate system

D. establishment of the mandate system

How were European colonies involved in the war? A. They provided the European powers with manpower and materials. B. They refused to help the war effort unless they were granted independence. C. They served as neutral safe havens for European troops from both sides. D. They joined the Central Powers to win freedom from their colonial rulers.

They provided the European powers with manpower and materials.