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A) continued to hold Serbia and most of the Balkans.
B) got most of southern Russia.
C) was occupied by Germany.
D) merged with the Ottoman Empire.
E) broke apart into independent nation-states.
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A) it would be the dawn of a new socialist Europe.
B) the war would be very short, possibly only weeks in duration.
C) it would mark the end of European civilization.
D) its long-term nature would revive Europe's suffering economy.
E) it would be avoided at the last minute, once the diplomats finally met together.
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B) Australia.
C) New Zealand.
D) all of the above.
E) none of the above.
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A) nationalism.
B) liberalism.
C) conservatism.
D) socialism.
E) modernism.
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A) the success of British propaganda.
B) German violations of the principles of neutrality and freedom of the seas.
C) the expulsion of the American consul from Berlin.
D) diplomatic chicanery on the part of the Austrians.
E) the threat by Mexico to invade the southwestern United States.
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A) Rasputin, an alleged holy man, ran a very efficient government.
B) Alexandra, Nicholas' wife, kept him isolated from the reality of domestic disturbances.
C) It was patriotically supported by ordinary Russians throughout the war.
D) Many reforms were made to keep the peasants content.
E) Nicholas II was a brilliant and charismatic leader who was betrayed by his military advisors.
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The nations of Europe went to war in 1914 for a variety of reasons, including long-standing political and territorial disputes, alliances between different countries, and a desire for economic and military dominance. The immediate cause of the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary by a Serbian nationalist, which led to a chain reaction of declarations of war between the major European powers.
Each nation hoped to gain various things from the conflict. Austria-Hungary wanted to assert its dominance in the Balkans and weaken Serbian influence. Germany sought to expand its territory and influence in Europe, while France and Russia aimed to protect their own territories and interests. Britain initially entered the war to defend Belgium and uphold its alliances with France and Russia.
As the war progressed, the goals of the nations involved changed. The initial hopes for a quick and decisive victory gave way to a prolonged and brutal conflict. The war became a struggle for survival, with each side fighting to maintain its position and prevent the other from gaining the upper hand. The focus shifted from territorial gains to simply holding onto what each nation already had.
Ultimately, the war resulted in the loss of millions of lives and the redrawing of the map of Europe. The Treaty of Versailles, which ended the war, imposed heavy reparations on Germany and redrew the borders of several countries, leading to lasting resentment and instability in the region. The war also marked the end of the old European order and the rise of new global powers, setting the stage for the conflicts of the 20th century.
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A) a deadly stalemate on the western front as a result of the failure of German war plans.
B) Italy's decision to switch sides to the German-Austrian alliance.
C) the collapse of German armies on the Russian front.
D) Serbia's rapid advance into Austria-Hungary.
E) the Ottoman Empire's decision to join the Triple Entente.
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