Question 1

How many men died at the ten-month Battle of Verdun?

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Approximately 700,000 men died at the Battle of Verdun.

Question 2

IDENTIFICATIONS
-League of Nations' mandates

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Question 3

Which of the following trends helped lead to the outbreak of the Great War?

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The trend of European states feeling they had to uphold the power of their allies for their own internal security contributed to the outbreak of the Great War. This was evident in the complex web of alliances that existed between European states at the time. When one country went to war, its allies would often feel obliged to do the same in order to maintain the balance of power in Europe.

Question 4

What was the state that was a thorn in Austria-Hungary's side and a primary cause of World War I?

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Serbia was a thorn in Austria-Hungary's side as it supported movements for Slavic unity and independence among Austria-Hungary's Slavic subjects. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo by a Serbian nationalist was one of the primary causes of World War I.

Question 5

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-Yugoslavia

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Question 6

Before the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the general outlook for the future by most Europeans was

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Before the outbreak of World War I, many Europeans believed in the idea of progress and the advancement of technology and society. This was the time of the Second Industrial Revolution, where new inventions and innovations were improving the quality of life. Many people across Europe believed that these advancements would lead to a better future and ultimately create a utopia.

Question 7

The First World War not only killed millions of human beings, it also destroyed one of the basic intellectual precepts upon which recent Western Civilization had been founded:

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The belief in progress was a fundamental principle of Western Civilization in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The devastation and unprecedented loss of life during World War I shattered this belief and marked a turning point in Western thinking about the inevitability of progress and the potential of humankind.

Question 8

The most important consequence of the first year of World War I was

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The most important consequence of the first year of World War I was the deadly stalemate on the western front as a result of the failure of German war plans. The failure of Germany's Schlieffen Plan to quickly defeat France and turn to fight Russia led to a long, bloody, and ultimately indecisive struggle on the Western Front, with neither side able to gain a significant advantage. This led to the development of trench warfare and a prolonged conflict that would last for four years.

Question 9

During 1914, in contrast to events in Western Europe, the war in the east

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The war in the east was marked by mobility, with large armies fighting against each other and changing positions frequently. This was in contrast to the static trench warfare that developed in Western Europe.

Question 10

The development of trench warfare in France was characterized by

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Trench warfare in France was characterized by long periods of boredom broken by artillery barrages and frontal assaults by enemy troops. The trenches were heavily fortified and it was difficult to make advances without heavy casualties. This led to a stalemate situation and prolonged periods of inactivity. Fraternization was discouraged and infrequent, and while modern weapons were used, they did not significantly reduce casualty rates. High morale and assurance of victory were difficult to maintain in such a stagnant and deadly environment.

Question 11

Most Europeans believed that the Great War would

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Question 12

On the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, William II of Germany

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While William II of Germany was preparing for war in Europe in 1914, he also sought to engage Nicholas II in a diplomatic dialogue to possibly avoid war. However, these efforts ultimately proved unsuccessful and war broke out.

Question 13

The Schlieffen Plan was designed to prevent

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The Schlieffen Plan was a military strategy created by Germany to avoid fighting a prolonged two-front war against both France and Russia. The plan called for a swift and decisive victory over France in the west, which would then allow Germany to focus on defeating Russia in the east. The goal was to avoid a prolonged war and instead secure a quick victory.

Question 14

In August 1914, the perception of the upcoming war among Europeans was that

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At the outbreak of World War I in August 1914, many Europeans believed that the war would be short and possibly only weeks in duration. This was largely due to the perception of military might and technological advancements of the time, as well as a general sense of optimism among the public and political leaders.

Question 15

The "blank check" had the effect of

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Question 16

What underlying motive led Great Britain to declare war on Germany?

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Question 17

As early as July 28, 1914, European diplomats were becoming incapable of slowing a rush toward war mainly because

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The mobilization plans of European army generals were complex, rigid, and demanding, making immediate military action essential. This meant that once mobilization began, it would be difficult to stop or reverse the process, leading to a rush toward war.

Question 18

Which pair of nations had not practiced conscription prior to World War I?

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Great Britain and the United States had not practiced conscription prior to World War I. Conscription had been a common practice in Europe, with Germany, Austria-Hungary, France, Italy, and Russia all having some form of mandatory military service before the start of the war.

Question 19

The immediate cause of World War I was

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The assassination of Austrian Archduke Francis Ferdinand in Sarajevo was the immediate cause of World War I. The assassination led to a chain reaction of alliances and declarations of war between European powers.

Question 20

Among nineteenth-century European political movements, the one most responsible for triggering World War I was

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Nationalism contributed to the rise of tensions between European powers and fueled rivalries and aggression, ultimately leading to the outbreak of World War I.

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