WW1 History: Causes and Background

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What was a consequence of the Renaissance, Age of Enlightenment, American, French, and Industrial revolutions in Europe?

  • New ideas and social progress (correct)
  • A decrease in standard of living
  • A decrease in population
  • A decrease in nationalism

What percentage of the world's population lived in Europe in the early 20th century?

  • 25% (correct)
  • 30%
  • 10%
  • 20%

What was the name of the alliance consisting of Germany, Austria-Hungry, and Italy?

  • Triple Entente
  • Central Powers
  • Allied Powers
  • Triple Alliance (correct)

What led to the glorification of military and war in early 20th century Europe?

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What was the result of Austria-Hungry taking over Bosnia in 1908?

<p>The Balkan Crisis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a state's claim to exclusive control over a foreign area or territory?

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What was the event that triggered the escalation of the July Crisis in 1914?

<p>The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main goal of the Schlieffen Plan?

<p>To invade France through Belgium and then attack Russia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of the Western Front during World War I?

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What was the significance of the Christmas Truce of 1914?

<p>A temporary cease-fire between French, German, and British soldiers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary location of the Eastern Front during World War I?

<p>The area between East Germany and Russia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the 'Blank Check' issued by Germany to Austria-Hungary in 1914?

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Europe's Revolutions: Consequence?

New ideas and social progress emerged across the continent.

Europe's early 20th Century Population?

Approximately one quarter of the world's population.

What was the Triple Alliance?

An alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

What is Militarism?

The belief in the importance of maintaining a strong military.

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Austria-Hungary & Bosnia: Result?

Heightened tensions in the Balkans.

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What is a 'Sphere of Influence'?

Control of a foreign region.

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July Crisis Trigger?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.

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Schlieffen Plan: Goal?

Invade France, then attack Russia.

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Western Front: Characteristic?

Static front and trench warfare.

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Christmas Truce: Significance?

A brief, unofficial truce.

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Eastern Front: Location?

Area between East Germany and Russia

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'Blank Check': Definition?

Unconditional support from Germany.

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