The Great War

In what way did alliances cause WWI?

• Countries that had alliances were more likely to provoke wars
• Countries who were under threat were more likely to leave alliances
• Small, regional disputes became magnified when allies were caled upon to assist
• Small, regional disputes were quickly settled through negotiations with allies

In what way did Nationalism cause World War I?

• Small countries wanted to become a part of something bigger, so tried to become part of bigger nations
• Large countries wanted to share their culture with smaller ones, leading to invasions
• Countries wanted to be seen as strong and independent, so refused to work with other nations
• Countries wanted to be seen as powerful, so tried to diminate others, and resist being dominated themselves.

What is the best description of how Nationalism and Militarism connected together before WWI?

• Nations need a bigger military to make the people proud.
• Militaries grow larger in nations that have less pride in their nations.
• Nations that grow and expand build larger militaries to defend themselves.
• Nations that have large militaries need large empires to supply them with food & troops.

Which event sparked World War I?

• the German-French dispute over Alsace-Lorraine
• Russia’s quest for a warm water port
• assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne
• sinking of the Lusitania

Imperialism caused

• increased efforts to solve problems between countries
• decreased competition between countries
• increased competition between countries
• decreased tension between countries

Who was assassinated which led to the outbreak of WWI?

• Wilhelm II
• Franz Ferdinand
• Nicolas II
• George V

A new style of warfare where soldiers dug ditches to protect themselves from enemy fire. It led to a stalemate in Europe by late 1914.

• Guerilla Warfare
• Total Warfare
• Trench Warfare
• Jungle Warfare

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

• Russia wanted to punish Serbia for encouraging terrorism. 
• Russia stood by it's one dependable ally, Austria-Hungary
• Russia wanted to defend the Slavic peoples in Serbia. 
• Russia hated Great Britain

Which of the following was an effect of nationalism in Europe in the early 1900s?

• Britain made and alliance with France.
• Austria feared increasing rebellion among its diverse subjects. 
• Germany sought additional colonial territories.
• Belgium stayed neutral

Which of the following is one reason why the Schlieffen Plan failed? 

• Russia mobilized its army quickly. 
• The United States joined the war. 
• Germany did not have a strong army. 
• Moltke was strong, decisive, and stuck to the original plan