World War I Begins Answers

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The chart shows data on the construction of dreadnoughts, or armed battleships, by 1914.A logical conclusion that can be drawn from this chart is that Britain and Germany were

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engaged in an arms race.
B
looking for ways to cooperate.
C
hoping not to fight on land.
D
the strongest nations on the earth.
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What part did the alliance system play in the events that led to World War I?

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Countries that were in alliances with other countries were obligated to support their allies when war was declared.
B
Alliances enabled countries to cooperate in establishing large colonial empires.
C
Countries that were in alliances with other countries were guaranteed that they would not have to go to war.
D
The countries in one alliance system were not allowed to trade with countries in competing alliances, which further divided Europe.
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The Triple Alliance (1882) was the first alliance in Europe in the years leading to World War I. Which nations were members of that alliance? Choose three answers.

A
Great Britain
B
France
C
Italy
D
Russia
E
Germany
F
Austria-Hungary
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Look at the map showing the Austria-Hungarian Empire in about 1900.What information does the map provide about the Austria-Hungarian Empire?

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The empire was made up mainly of Austrians and Hungarians.
B
Austria-Hungary was the strongest of the European empires at this time.
C
Austria-Hungary was home to many different ethnic groups.
D
Italians were the largest ethnic group in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.
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Which country changed sides about a year after World War I began and joined the Allies?

A
Italy
B
France
C
Germany
D
Austria-Hungary

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