Europe on the Eve of War Answers

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The map below shows the ethnic groups in the southern Balkans in the 1900s.

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A
The Balkan Peninsula’s ethnic variety will eventually cause a war.
B
The Balkan Peninsula’s largest ethnic group is the Macedonians.
C
The Balkan Peninsula is home to one ethnic group.
D
The Balkan Peninsula is the home of a wide variety of ethnic groups.
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In the early 1900s, which leading European powers faced increased tensions because of nationalism? Check all that apply.

A
France
B
Greece
C
Spain
D
Italy
E
Ottoman Empire
F
Austria-Hungary
G
Great Britain
4

In the 1900s, an arms race occurred when which two countries began to compete over the size of their navies?

A
Great Britain and Italy
B
Italy and Spain
C
Germany and Great Britain
D
Spain and Germany
5

What was the cause of territorial conflict, diplomatic disagreements, and economic rivalries between nations in Europe?

A
fear that economies would collapse
B
poor national leadership
C
tension from growing nationalism
D
strength of militaries
6

What did nations do to increase the size of their armies?

A
They forced prisoners into their armies.
B
They created conscription programs.
C
They allowed women into their armies.
D
They allowed twelve-year-olds to join.
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The most important reason militarism contributed to growing tensions in Europe was because

A
growth of a country’s military became a competition.
B
countries were less likely to use diplomacy to solve conflict.
C
countries conscripted men from outside their own country.
D
some countries’ militaries remained small.
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The map shows territories held by countries in 1914.Which two countries held the most territory in 1914?

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A
Russia and Portugal
B
United States and United Kingdom
C
United Kingdom and Russia
D
Russia and United States
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Independence for the diverse ethnic groups of Austria-Hungary would most likely result in

A
the collapse of the empire.
B
the Germans taking over the empire.
C
the end of nationalist movements.
D
the formation of a strong alliance.
12

By 1914, imperialism had fed into European tensions because of

A
the high number of colonies unifying to combat total domination by Europe.
B
North and South America competing for colonies.
C
many colonial countries’ proximity to Europe.
D
the high number of European countries competing for colonies all over the world.
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The chart shows armed forces in Europe in 1914. Which nation would most likely have the biggest advantage during a European war, and why?

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A
Great Britain, because they had the most warships to complement their small army.
B
Germany, because most of the fighting would be on land and they had the largest army.
C
France, because if they called up their reservists their army would be larger than Germany’s.
D
France, because of the combined numbers of their army, reservists, and warships.

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