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1) Why was the Balkan region referred to as the Powder Keg of Europe prior to World War I?

AThe area was the leading supplier of military equipment to the rest of the world BYugoslavia was aggressively invading its neighboring countries CThe aggression of the Ottoman Empire was disrupting the balance of power in Europe DNationalistic and imperialistic rivalries were increasing

2) Which event led to the united States' entry into WWI?

Athe sinking of the USS Maine Bthe Russian Revolution Cthe Zimmerman Telegram Dthe Treaty of Versailles

3) Which nation was not a member of the Central Powers?

AGermany BGreat Britain COttoman Empire DAustria-Hungary

4) How was WWI different from previously fought?

AWomen were allowed to serve in the army BNew weapons made war more deadly CIt was fought mainly on water DOnly European nations were involved

5) What is militarism?

AA government allows citizens the right to vote BA mother country exercises complete control over its colonies CA country builds up a bigger and more powerful army and navy DA stronger nation takes over a weaker nations to exploit its resources

6) What effect did Russia's signing of the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk have on WWI?

AIt concentrated the fighting on the Western Front BIt ended the war in Europe CIt created obstacles for German war strategy DIt had no effect on the war

7) How did the alliance system contribute to the start of World War I?

AIt threatened countries in the western hemisphere BIt allowed Japanese aggression in Korea CIt increased tensions between European countries DIt failed to include Germany and France as members

8) What were the MAIN causes of WWI?

Amanufacturing, agriculture, industry, and nationalism Bmilitarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism Cmodernization, aggression, imperialism, and nationalism Dmoney, alliances, industry, and navy

9) Where would nationalism most likely develop?

Ain areas where there are common customs, language, and history Bin areas where industry is able to meet the demands of consumers Cin ares with a moderate climate and rivers for irrigation Din areas where land is suited to agriculture

10) What was the main role of the League of Nations?

Ato provide a way for countries to resolve disputes peacefully Bto hold the nations of Europe responsible for the death and destruction in WWI Cto maintain the world economic system so that colonies would no longer be necessary Dto make it unnecessary for the United States to involve itself in international disputes

11) What did the major European victors want from the Treaty of Versailles?

Ato help Germany rebuild its economy Bto establish lasting world peace in the future Cto punish Russia for its role in WWI Dto punish Germany for its role in WWI

12) What was a result of the harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I?

Athe development of democracy in Italy Beconomic and political instability in Germany Cuprisings during the French Revolution Dthe Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

13) What was a major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

Aa stable Germany that was both democratic and strong Ban increase in Germany's desire to regain its status as a world power Can era of peace an international good will in Germany Da leadership position for Germany in the League of Nations

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