World War I Causes and Alliances
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Which region was annexed by Austria-Hungary, leading to the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand?

  • Alsace-Loraine
  • Bosnia-Herzegovina (correct)
  • Serbia
  • Belgium

What was the date of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand?

  • June 28, 1914 (correct)
  • July 28, 1914
  • June 28, 1918
  • June 28, 1917

Which country withdrew from the war in 1917 due to the October Revolution?

  • Austria-Hungary
  • Russia (correct)
  • Italy
  • Germany

What was the date of the signing of the Treaty of Versailles?

<p>June 28, 1919 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who outlined the 14 points in early 1918?

<p>Woodrow Wilson (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the German Emperor who was dethroned during the revolution in Germany?

<p>Wilhem II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the amount of money Germany was asked to pay as compensation?

<p>33 billion dollars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the duration of time Germany was required to supply coal to France, Belgium, and Italy?

<p>10 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT one of the points of the Treaty of Versailles?

<p>The German monarchy should be restored (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Treaty of Versailles' failure to resolve the underlying issues that led to war?

<p>It fueled the ultra-nationalist sentiment that led to the rise of Adolf Hitler (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Treaty of Versailles' point about Alsace-Lorraine?

<p>To return Alsace-Lorraine to France (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was one of the goals of the Treaty of Versailles?

<p>To reduce arms in the name of public safety (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When did Germany surrender to the Soviet Union at Stalingrad?

<p>February 1943 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event prompted Harry Truman to sanction the use of an atomic bomb against Japan?

<p>The fears of fierce resistance and massive casualties (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which city was the capital of Germany?

<p>Berlin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who killed himself on 30 April 1945?

<p>Hitler (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was celebrated on 8 May 1945?

<p>VE (Victory in Europe) day (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima?

<p>6 August 1945 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the League of Nations established in 1919?

<p>It was ineffective due to lack of military power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Depression of 1929 on governments?

<p>It led to the rise of totalitarian and imperialist governments (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main promise of Fascism according to Benito Mussolini?

<p>To minister to peoples' wants more effectively than democracy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Adolf Hitler's Nazi party?

<p>To restore German wealth and glory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

<p>It led to the spread of Ultra-Nationalism in Germany (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Japan's goal in Asia during the interwar period?

<p>To expand aggressively and control a sphere of influence in the Pacific (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which two countries replaced Britain and France as superpowers?

<p>USA and the USSR (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to Britain and France losing their colonies?

<p>Decolonisation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the United Nations Organisation?

<p>To maintain peace and facilitate international cooperation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Potsdam conference?

<p>The division of Germany and Berlin into four zones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Bretton Woods Conference?

<p>To make arrangements for the post-war world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did Britain look to its colonies for support after World War II?

<p>To maintain their status as a world power (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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