World War I Begins

Which is the correct order of countries that joined World War I following Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war on Serbia?

1st: Russia
2nd: Germany
3rd: Great Britain
4th: France

1st: Great Britain
2nd: France
3rd: Germany
4th: Russia

1st: Russia
2nd: Germany
3rd: France
4th: Great Britain

1st: France
2nd: Great Britain
3rd: Russia
4th: Germany

The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente were formed through the signing of .

What countries comprised the Triple Alliance?

Great Britain, Russia, France

Serbia, Austria-Hungary, Germany

France, Germany, Italy

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

How did the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1908 intensify the rivalry between Austria-Hungary and Serbia?

Austria-Hungary vowed to take back the annexed territory from Serbia.

Serbia vowed to take back the annexed territory from Austria-Hungary.

Austria-Hungary attacked Serbia to stop ethnic unrest.

Serbia vowed revenge and recruited Russia to attack Austria-Hungary.

Why did Germany’s attempt to isolate France through the Triple Alliance fail?

France countered by creating the Triple Entente.

France attacked Germany before the alliance was solidified.

Russia felt threatened and attacked Germany.

Austria-Hungary backed out of the alliance.

What countries comprised the Triple Entente?

Great Britain, France, Spain

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

France, Great Britain, Russia

Russia, France, Germany

What did the Schlieffen Plan call for Germany to do?

recruit its allies in the Triple Alliance to help fight a two-front war against Russia and France

engage in lengthy battles against France on its western border and Russia on its eastern border

quickly attack Russia, then turn back toward France before France could send troops to Germany

quickly attack France, then turn back toward Russia before Russia could send troops to Germany

Which factors created rising tensions between European powers before World War I?
Check all that apply.

the expansion of armies through militarism

the growth of capitalism through free markets

the spread of nationalism through revolts

the creation of alliances through treaties

the influx of communism through dictatorships

the increase of imperialism through conquests

Why did the breakup of the Ottoman Empire disrupt the balance of power in Europe?

Ethnic groups began to gain independence.

Russia moved in to seize land in the area.

Great Britain began to colonize the region.

Alliances fought to gain control of the territory.