Read this passage:In the years leading up to World War I, many Serbs were outraged that Austria-Hungary controlled territories with large ethnically Serb populations. They wanted these territories to be controlled by the independent nation-state of Serbia. This created tensions between Serbs and Austria-Hungary that would eventually contribute to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.Which contributing factor to World War I does the passage most clearly reflect?A.The alliance systemB.NationalismC.MilitarismD.ImperialismSUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this passage:Several factors led to the beginning of World War I. The most immediate cause was the assassination of the Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist in 1914. As tensions exploded, many countries got involved because their quest for power had led them to form alliances that included mutual defense agreements. At the same time, a race for global domination was also gaining momentum as European nations raced to be the first to colonize Asia and Africa. In many arenas, nationalism was sweeping Europe, as each country fought to defend its own dominance and power.Which excerpt from the text best shows that the passage uses a cause-and-effect pattern?A.Several factors led to the beginning of World War I.B.the assassination of the Austrian archduke Franz Ferdinand by a Serbian nationalist in 1914C.European nations raced to be the first to colonize Asia and AfricaD.In many arenas, nationalism was sweeping Europe

Which factor contributed most to hostility between Serbia and Austria-Hungary in the years leading up to World War I?A.Austro-Hungarian nationalists assassinated a Serbian political leader.B.Serbia formed a military alliance with Germany and Russia.C.Austria-Hungary captured territories with large populations of Serbs.D.Serbia supported the Ottoman Empire during the Balkan Wars.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Read this passage from a historical narrative about World War I:World War I had significant consequences for Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and the Ottoman Empire. The large Austro-Hungarian Empire was split up into several small independent nation-states. Nearly all of the Ottoman Empire's territory was divided up among the victorious Allied powers. Russia's government had fallen to a communist revolution during the war. The once-powerful Germany was forced to accept blame for the war, pay large sums of money to the Allied powers, and give up territory.Which statement best describes the passage's main idea?A.Only Russia emerged from World War I with a communist form of government.B.The Allied powers treated their defeated enemies unfairly after World War I.C.World War I was more destructive for Austria-Hungary than for any other country.D.Many countries emerged from World War I much weaker than they were before the war.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

Which of the following was a contributing factor in causing World War I?Rise of imperialism in European countriesClaims France made against Germany in the Crimean WarUnequal balance of power in European countriesDecline of nationalism among large European countries

1. Which of the following do you believe was the most influential cause of World War I?     • Nationalism     • Militarism     • Military Alliances     • Assassination of Archduke FerdinandExplain why you feel that this was the most influential cause. Use details to support your response. 2. Read the poem by Wilfred Owen, an English soldier and poet who wrote about his experiences will fighting during World War I.Dulce Et Decorum Estby Wilfred OwenBent double, like old beggars under sacks,Knock-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge,Till on the haunting flares we turned our backsAnd towards our distant rest began to trudge.Men marched asleep. Many had lost their bootsBut limped on, blood-shod. All went lame; all blind;Drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hootsOf disappointed shells that dropped behind.GAS! Gas! Quick, boys!-- An ecstasy of fumbling,Fitting the clumsy helmets just in time;But someone still was yelling out and stumblingAnd floundering like a man in fire or lime.--Dim, through the misty panes and thick green lightAs under a green sea, I saw him drowning.In all my dreams, before my helpless sight,He plunges at me, guttering, choking, drowning.If in some smothering dreams you too could paceBehind the wagon that we flung him in,And watch the white eyes writhing in his face,His hanging face, like a devil's sick of sin;If you could hear, at every jolt, the bloodCome gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs,Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cudOf vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues,--My friend, you would not tell with such high zestTo children ardent for some desperate glory,The old Lie: Dulce et decorum estPro patria mori.11 "It is sweet and right to die for your country."  Using the poem and your knowledge of World War I, write an essay that addresses the following:           • Explain the aspects of fighting during World War I that Wilfred Owen discusses in his poem.           • How do you think experiencing these things impacted Wilfred Owen?           • Why do you think Wilfred Owen decided to write this poem?           • How did reading this poem help you better understand the impacts of World War I?Use details to support your response. 3. The events of World War I raised significant questions regarding human rights and international justice. In a well written essay, identify what actions of the Ottoman Turks led to these questions, and what the world community's response was. 4. Look at the three propaganda pieces below.        Choose one propaganda piece and write an essay that answers the following:     • Which propaganda piece did you choose?     • What is the message this piece is trying to convey?     • Explain why you believe the piece was successful or unsuccessful at conveying this message.     • How do you believe this piece impacted World War I?Use details to support your response.