Total War — Unit test Answers

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What was seen as a sign of the most power and influence among European nations?

A
industrialism
B
imperialism
C
nationalism
D
militarism
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Where and when did the Battle of the Somme take place?

A
along a French river, after the Battle of Verdun
B
on the British coast, after the Battle of Verdun
C
in a small French town, before the Battle of Verdun
D
near the Belgian border, before the Battle of Verdun
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Which event lit a “powder keg” in Europe and led to the start of World War I?

A
Russia joined a war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia.
B
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia due to ethnic uprising.
C
Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serbian nationalist.
D
Archduke Franz Ferdinand stopped a revolt of Serbian nationalists.
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How did a growing sense of nationalism contribute to the decline of the Ottoman Empire?

A
Ethnic rivalry caused military conflicts throughout the empire.
B
Some ethnic groups successfully declared their independence.
C
Ethnic groups wanted to remain part of the empire.
D
Ethnic rivalry weakened the resolve of the empire’s nationalism.
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What allowed countries to call up troops and move them quickly?

A
conscription
B
nationalism
C
militarism
D
mobilization
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What was significant about the Battle of the Somme?

A
There were very few casualties, but the Allies were pushed back from the German border.
B
There were massive casualties, but the Allies made major progress toward victory.
C
There were very few casualties and the Allies gained major ground.
D
There were massive casualties and the Allies gained very little ground.
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This shows a timeline from 1820-1920.For how many years were tensions between European nations growing before WWI finally broke out?

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A
ninety years
B
fifty years
C
forty-five years
D
fifteen years
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This chart shows spending during World War I.

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A
Allied: Russia; Central Powers: Germany
B
Allied: the United Kingdom; Central Powers: Germany
C
Allied: the United Kingdom; Central Powers: Russia
D
Allied: France; Central Powers: Germany
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In what practical way did war bonds benefit citizens who purchased them?

A
The military did not draft anyone who bought bonds.
B
Bond purchasers did not have to ration as much as others.
C
Bonds helped many business owners make higher profits.
D
The government repaid bond purchasers with interest.
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A
continuous targeted ground strikes
B
unrestricted submarine warfare
C
rapid-fire bombing raids
D
air-to-air combat
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This chart shows WWI spending.

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A
the United States
B
Russia
C
Germany
D
the United Kingdom
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Which conditions did Austria demand of Serbia after the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand? Check all that apply.

A
swearing allegiance to the Triple Alliance
B
accepting responsibility for the assassination
C
turning over control of its military operations
D
surrendering half of its most fertile lands
E
suppressing anti-Austrian groups and publications
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Britain intercepted a secret message in 1917 in which Germany sought to

A
help Mexico improve its economy.
B
keep Russia from re-entering World War I.
C
help the Central Powers gain land in the United States.
D
keep the United States from entering World War I.
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What was the most important reason civilians were urged to substitute goods during the war?

A
to allow a variety of factories to stay in business
B
to show their support for the war effort
C
to keep households from going hungry
D
to enable the armed forces to have enough supplies
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A
German
B
Russian
C
Serbian
D
Bosnian

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