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World History
Unit 11 test (pearson) WWI
Question | Answer |
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Why was imperialism a cause of WWI? | It created conflict between nations over colonies. |
What region of Europe was called a "powder keg?" | Balkan peninsula |
Why did Germany and Britain form alliances leading up to WWI? | Germany and France both feared each other so they formed alliances to protect themselves |
What type of warfare was primarily used throughout all of WWI? | Trench warfare |
Why was WWI more destructive than earlier wars? | The modern weapons were more destructive |
What weapon made WWI fought primarily in the trenches | machine gun |
What was the major goal of Britain and France going into Treaty of Versailles? | To keep Germany from rebuilding its military |
What treaty ended WWI? | Treaty of Versailles |
What empire was broken up into the countries of Palestine, Iraq, and the Transjordan? | Ottoman empire |
How did WWI effect the government in Russia? | It led to serious economic problems and the downfall of the czar |
What impact did WWI have on the economy of Europe? | It drained the treasuries of most of the European countries |
What empire was broken up after WWI into the countries of Austria, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia? | Austria-Hungary |