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Causes of World War I Review
Causes of World War I Review
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Trench Warfare led to....
quick mobilization of armies with steady advances
stalemate with both sides basically bogged down long periods
innovative tactics & strategies with new technology
swift decisive victories on both sides
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All of the following are characteristics of trench warefare EXCEPT?
Trenches were filled with water and caused conditions like trench foot
Trench warfare often shortened the length of battle
Soldiers would have to sleep in trenches between gunfire
Trenches were often rat-infested
3
Britain had the most powerful navy & worried about other countries building up their armed forc
Alliances
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
4
Germany used __________ to attack American shipping.
U-boats
torpedoes
steamships
nuclear weapons
5
Why was the system of alliances in Europe before WWI a threat to peace?
Because a country could go bankrupt supporting its allies
Because an attack on 1 country could lead to allies joining
Because a belief in superiority leads to imperialism
Because peace can never be guranteed
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Germany wished to build her Empire by taking control of other countries. This is
Nationalism
Imperialism
Alliances
Militarism
7
Every year on the 4th of July, Americans celebrate America. They show their pride for the US:
Imperialism
Nationalism
Millitarism
Alliances
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Germany also built up her armed forces and had a forced draft. This is
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
Alliances
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This picture shows the cause...
Alliances
Militarism
Imperialism
Nationalism
10
To attack opposing forces, soldiers had to climb out of trenches and into No Man's Land:
Going into the valley
Going over the top
Going into the briars
Going through the desert
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What is the best definition of Nationalism?
The conviction that "might makes right"
The acquisition of colonies
The belief that one's own nation is superior to all others
A commitment to peace
12
During the Spanish-American war, the U.S. helped Cuba during the war. This is a
Alliances
Nationalism
Militarism
Imperialism
13
The U.S. practiced ____________ when they annexed Hawaii and bought Alaska
Nationalism
Alliances
Imperialism
Militarism
14
Germany promised to help Austria-Hungary fight if there as war. This is a called a
Alliance
Imperialism
Nationalism
Militarism
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Why was Imperialism a threat to peace?
Because people in 19th C did not place value on human life
Because peace is always "fragile"
Competition for colonies brought nations into conflict
Because it involved the military conquest of other countries
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The catalyst event for WWI was
taking over other countries
assassination of Arch Duke Ferdinand
Black hand terrorist attack
Sinking of a ship by a u-boat
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Countries in Europe were proud of themselves and their countries
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
Alliances
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One cause of U.S. entrance into WWI was
Germany unrestricted submarine warfare like the Lusitania
Trading with the central powers
to test their new weapons
horror over trench warfare deaths