What factors led Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy to form an alliance against France, Russia, and Britain?How did nationalistic agitation of various ethnic groups in the Balkans increase tensions between Austria-Hungary and Russia during the period from the 1908 Bosnian crisis to the second Balkan War in 1913?Why didn't major warfare erupt between the great European powers over either the First Moroccan Crisis of 1905 or the Second Moroccan Crisis in 1911?What domino effects were triggered by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, and how did they lead to the involvement of all European powers in the Great War?How do Grenfell and Müller describe the Western Front and trench warfare?

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

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

Why were Germany and Austria-Hungary known as Central Powers?because of their location in the heart of Europebecause of their combined armiesbecause the war was fought on two frontsbecause of their alliance in the war

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