Which of the following is the best explanation for Russia’s entrance into World War I?

wanted to defend all Slavic peoples in Serbia

Why were the Balkans known as “powder keg” of Europe in the early 1900s?

It endured 400 years of ethnic/political conflict.

Which countries were members of the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary

What is the main reason that Americans rejectedthe League of Nations

feared it could lead to future involvement in European wars

How was fighting on the Eastern Front different from the fighting on the Western Front?

results of battles on the Eastern Front weremore decisive

The main purpose of the League of Nations was to

keep the peace and prevent future wars

Why did Germany have a geographic disadvantage at the start of World War I?

It was bordered by enemies on two fronts

Trench warfare in World War I was characterized by

heavycasualties and little territorial gain.

What happened when the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed?

TheRussians pulled out of the war.

Which of the following was a major cause of rising international tensions in the early 1900s?

Competition for colonial territories

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Which of the following is the best explanation for Russia’s entrance into World War I?
wanted to defend all Slavic peoples in Serbia
stood by its one dependable ally, Austria-Hungary
wanted to avoid facing Germany alone later
wanted to punish Serbia for encouraging terrorism
2
First used by the Germans in 1915, it could blind or choke its victims and be fatal
Smog
Poison Gas
Poison Fog
Zeppelins
3
What is this item?
poison gas
machine gun
tank
zeppelin
4
wanted to crush the Germans so that they could never again invade France.
George Clemenceau
Vitorio Orlando
David Lloyd George
Woodrow Wilson
5
Why were the Balkans known as “powder keg” of Europe in the early 1900s?
Severallarge explosions had taken place in its factories.
Ithad unusual geographic shape that others wished change.
Itproduced both weapons and gun powder.
It endured 400 years of ethnic/political conflict.
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Which countries were members of the Triple Alliance?
Germany, Italy, Austria-Hungary
Austria-Hungary, Germany, Japan
France, Russia, Britain
Germany, Italy, Russia
7
What is the main reason that Americans rejectedthe League of Nations
feared it could lead to future involvement in European wars
believed the financial aid wouldburden the U.S.economy
They objected to Germany’s membership
They did not want to help rebuild postwar Europe
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Did tremendous damage to allied supply ships.
heavy artillery
machine guns
zeppelins
U-boats
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How was fighting on the Eastern Front different from the fighting on the Western Front?
results of battles on the Eastern Front weremore decisive
Trench warfare was not as widespread on theEastern Front
Russian armies were better equipped thancountries in West
Casualties were much lower on the Eastern Front
10
Attack France in the West before Russia in the East had a chance to mobilize this is known as
The Schlieffen Plan
Treaty of Versailles
Bolsheviks
Blitzkrieg
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The main purpose of the League of Nations was to
Achieve international cooperation in governingcolonies
Regulate commercial and economic competition
keep the peace and prevent future wars
Impose sanctions on aggressive nations
12
Which event made Britain enter WWI?
a. Germany invaded Russia.
Germany invaded Austria-Hungary
Germany invaded Belgium
Germany invaded the United States
13
How did U.S. entry into World War I affected the outcome of the war?
Germany won
It boosted German morale
It boosted Allied moral
It didn't change anything
14
The assassination of which leader led to the outbreak of World War I?
Ottovon Bismarck
ArchdukeFranz Ferdinand
KaiserWilhelm II
GeorgeClemenceau
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Why did Germany have a geographic disadvantage at the start of World War I?
It was bordered by enemies on two fronts
Itsmajor rivers blocked the movement of troops.
Itsinland mountain ranges were nearly impassable.
Itwas a landlocked nation.
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what is this item?
u-boat
airplane
tank
zeppelin
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wanted peace without victory, defeated nations treated well to avoid war of revenge in future
Franz Ferdinand
David Lloyd George
Woodrow Wilson
George Clemenceau
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Trench warfare in World War I was characterized by
swiftinvasion and decisive attacks
TremendousGerman victories in the East.
aseries of Russian victories
heavycasualties and little territorial gain.
19
What happened when the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk was signed?
TheUnited Statesentered the war.
TheRussians pulled out of the war.
Thetreaty ended World War I.
Germanywithdrew from the war.
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What item is this?
tank
zeppelin
heavy artillery
war horse
21
What is this item?
tank
zeppelin
airplane
heavy artillery
22
Which of the following was a major cause of rising international tensions in the early 1900s?
Britain’s small navy
Competition for colonial territories
The first Universal Peace Conference
The first modern Olympic games
23
In general, the provisions of the treaty of Versailles focused mainly on
increasing German power
strengtheningthe Ottoman Empire.
punishing Germany
decreasing American influence
24
.Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for World War I under the Treaty of Versailles?
France
Italy
Bosnia
Germany
25
How did Germany respond when Russia began to mobilize?
a. Byappealing to Francefor help
a. Byignoring Russia’sactions.
a. Byseeking aid from the United States
a. Bydeclaring war on Russia
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Which German action was most important in bringing the United States into World War I?
Unrestricted submarine warfare
Germaninvasion of Russia
Trenchwarfare on the Eastern Front
Trenchwarfare on the Western Front

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