WW I

"Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy Form Triple Alliance" "Serbian Nationalism Grows in Balkans" "Archduke Franz Ferdinand Assassinated in Bosnia" The events in these headlines contributed most directly to the (1) beginning of World War I (2) outbreak of the Cold War (3) development of communist rule in Europe (4) strengthening of European monarchies

(1) beginning of World War I

Which title would best complete this partial outline? I. ______________________ A. Formation of secret alliances B. Conflict over colonies in Africa C. Military buildup of European armies and navies D. Assassination of Archduke Ferdinard (1) Scramble for Africa (2) Causes of World War I (3) Results of World War II (4) Reasons for the United Nations

(2) Causes of World War I

The Crime of the Ages Carton- Who did it? The cartoon illustrates the tension that led to which war? (1) Franco-Prussian War (2) World War I (3) World War II (4) Cold War

(2) World War I

The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were established in the decades just (1) before the Congress of Vienna (2) before World War I (3) after the Treaty of Versailles (4) after the formation of the United Nations

(2) before World War I

The term militarism can best be defined as (1) loyalty to a nation or ethnic group (2) buildup of armaments in preparation for war (3) avoidance of military involvement in civil wars (4) control of territories for economic and political gain

(2) buildup of armaments in preparation for war

Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret alliances were (1) reasons for the rise of democracy (2) causes of World War I (3) requirements for economic development (4) reasons for the collapse of communism

(2) causes of World War I

Which region was described as "the powder keg of Europe" prior to World War I? (1) Iberian Peninsula (2) British Isles (3) Balkan Peninsula (4) Scandinavia

(3) Balkan Peninsula

Base your answer to the following question on the excerpt below and on your knowledge of social studies. This excerpt is taken from a poem written about World War I. "If I should die, think only this of me: That there's some corner of a foreign field That is for ever England. There shall be In that rich earth a richer dust concealed; A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware, Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam, A body of England's, breathing English air, Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home. . . ." — Rupert Brooke, "The Soldier" Which idea is expressed in this excerpt from Brooke's poem? (1) pacifism (2) neutrality (3) nationalism (4) anarchy

(3) nationalism

The Balkans were referred to as the "Powder Keg of Europe" in the period before World War I because of their (1) manufacturing ability (2) stockpiles of weapons (3) nationalistic rivalries (4) economic strength

(3) nationalistic rivalries

Base your answers to the following question on the statements below and on your knowledge of social studies. Statement 1: "This organization is created for the purpose of realizing the national ideal: the union of all Serbs." —Bylaws of the Black Hand Statement 2: ". . . people . . . would think themselves happier even under their bad government than they might be under the good government of a foreign power." —Mohandas Gandhi, adapted from Indian Opinion, 1905 Statement 3: ". . . above all, we want Germany to be considered one land and the German people one people." —Heinrich von Gagern, The Call for German Unity Statement 4: "We ardently wish to free Italy from foreign rule. We agree that we must put aside all petty differences in order to gain this most important goal. We wish to drive out the foreigners not only because we want to see our country powerful and glorious, but also because we want to elevate the Italian people in intelligence and moral development." —Count Camillo di Cavour, 1810-1861 Which idea is expressed by all the statements? (1) War is a means of achieving national policies. (2) Industrial growth is critical to a country's prosperity. (3) Social class differences are the source of all conflicts. (4) Self-determination of the people is an important goal.

(4) Self-determination of the people is an important goal.

What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe? (1) start of the civil war in Russia (2) sinking of the British liner, Lusitania (3) assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire (4) attack on Poland by the German army

3) assassination of the heir to the throne of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

What was a major cause of World War I? ( 1) rebellions in colonial lands in Africa and Asia (2) expansion of communism into western Europe (3) militarism in the nations of Europe (4) inability of the League of Nations to keep the peace

3) militarism in the nations of Europe

The M.A.I.N. Causes of World War I

Militarism Alliances Imperialism Nationalism