World War I Alliances Flashcard

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What was the name of the alliance that united Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in the late 1800s?

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Triple Alliance

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Which countries formed the Triple Entente?

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France, Russia, Great Britain

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What was the purpose of the alliance systems in place before World War I?

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To create military alliances

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What was a consequence of nations pledging to intervene if an ally was attacked?

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Outbreak of conflict in Europe

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When did Austria-Hungary declare war on Serbia?

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July 28, 1914

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Which countries were part of the pre-war Triple Entente in World War I?

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Great Britain, Serbia, France, and the Russian Empire

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Which countries were part of the Central Powers in World War I? Options: Great Britain, Serbia, and France; Belgium, Italy, and Japan; Greece, Romania, and Portugal.

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Austria-Hungary, Germany, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria

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What was the United States' initial policy regarding World War I?

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Isolationism

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What does isolationism refer to in terms of foreign policy?

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Militarily non-interventionist and economically protectionist

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In February of 1915, what policy did Germany announce it would pursue in retaliation to the blockade by the British Royal Navy?

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Unrestricted submarine warfare