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When did Great Britain enter World War I?

A
after Germany attacked France, a member of the Triple Entente
B
after Germany invaded Belgium in order to attack France
C
after Germany attacked Russia, a member of the Triple Entente
D
after Germany took control of Britain’s colonies in Africa
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Why did Austria-Hungary annex Bosnia and Herzegovina?

A
to create a larger divide between France and Russia
B
to take advantage of trade routes on the Adriatic Sea
C
to prevent Russia from taking Ottoman Empire territory
D
to seize territory from the declining Ottoman Empire
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A
German
B
Balkan
C
Ottoman
D
Serbian
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How did the alliance system in Europe most likely contribute to the start of World War I?

A
The countries in the alliances sought protection against enemies by sharing military personnel.
B
The countries in the alliances agreed to work together to gain power through colonization.
C
The countries in the alliances agreed to share economic resources based on open trade markets.
D
The countries in the alliances signed treaties agreeing to defend each other in times of war.
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Why did Germany declare war on Russia?

A
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Serbia.
B
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s support of Austria-Hungary.
C
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s mobilization of troops.
D
Germany felt threatened by Russia’s expansion into the Balkans.
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Why did the breakup of the Ottoman Empire disrupt the balance of power in Europe?

A
Ethnic groups began to gain independence.
B
Russia moved in to seize land in the area.
C
Great Britain began to colonize the region.
D
Alliances fought to gain control of the territory.
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What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?

A
Great Britain, Russia, France
B
Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany
C
France, Germany, Italy
D
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
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Which factors created rising tensions between European powers before World War I? Check all that apply.

A
the expansion of armies through militarism
B
the growth of capitalism through free markets
C
the spread of nationalism through revolts
D
the creation of alliances through treaties
E
the influx of communism through dictatorships
F
the increase of imperialism through conquests
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Which best explains why Great Britain, France, and Russia formed the Triple Entente?

A
They hoped to help each other imperialize Africa and counter the power of the Triple Alliance on that continent.
B
They feared the rising military power of Germany and sought to counter the power of the Triple Alliance.
C
They wanted to prevent conflict in the Balkans and convince the Triple Alliance not to interfere in the region.
D
They sought to surround Germany on two sides and convince the Triple Alliance not to expand its power.
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What countries comprised the Triple Entente?

A
Great Britain, France, Spain
B
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
C
France, Great Britain, Russia
D
Russia, France, Germany

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