Lesson 1- Europe on the Eve of War Answers

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In the early 1800s, European countries competed for colonies in .

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Rising nationalism led to conflict over Alsace-Lorraine between France and

A
Italy.
B
Britain.
C
Germany.
D
Austria-Hungary.
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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
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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
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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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Which area of Europe was fought over because its iron and coal deposits were important to industrialization?

A
France
B
Germany
C
Alsace-Lorraine
D
Franco-Prussia
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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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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
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The map shows territories held by countries in 1914.According to the map, which country was the biggest threat to European nations in 1914?

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A
Russia
B
United Kingdom
C
Portugal
D
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.
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Central and Eastern Europe experienced ethnic tensions in the early 1900s primarily because

A
similarity in cultures and traditions caused problems between ethnic groups.
B
military powers were unable to stop the conflicts between ethnic groups.
C
many ethnic groups shared unlimited amounts of territory.
D
many ethnic groups wanted their own nation-states.
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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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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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A(n) is when one country increases its army because others did.

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Which countries supplied weapons to Ethiopians, who were rebelling against Italy?

A
Germany and Portugal
B
France and Russia
C
France and Germany
D
Portugal and Russia
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Which country resented the number of French and British colonial holdings?

A
Italy
B
Spain
C
Germany
D
Portugal

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