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World War I and Its Aftermath, 1914-1920

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World War I and Its Aftermath, 1914-1920

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What event in 1914 directly triggered the outbreak of a general war in Europe?

The ultimatum issued by Austria to Serbia

The mobilization of the Russian army against Austria

The declaration of war by Germany against Russia

The assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand (correct)

Which country immediately declared war against Russia as an ally of Austria?

Great Britain

Germany (correct)

Austria

France

Why did Germany invade neutral Belgium in August 1914?

Because Belgium was an ally of France (correct)

To prevent Belgium from declaring war against Germany

To gain control of Belgium's resources

To establish a base for attacking Great Britain

Which underlying cause is identified as contributing to the outbreak of the general war in 1914?

Nationalism Signup and view all the answers

Which event led to Great Britain declaring war against Germany in August 1914?

The invasion of neutral Belgium by Germany Signup and view all the answers

What was President Woodrow Wilson's initial response to the outbreak of the European war?

He declared U.S. neutrality and called upon the American people to support his policy by not taking sides Signup and view all the answers

What was President Wilson's primary challenge while trying to maintain a neutral course during the European war?

Protecting U.S. trading rights Signup and view all the answers

What action did Great Britain take to challenge German power at sea during World War I?

Mined the North Sea and seized ships attempting to run the blockade Signup and view all the answers

What was Germany's response to the British blockade during World War I?

Germany announced a blockade of its own and warned that ships entering the 'war zone' risked being sunk on sight by German submarines Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the first major crisis challenging U.S. neutrality during World War I?

The sinking of a British passenger liner, the Lusitania, with 128 Americans drowned Signup and view all the answers