The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria is considered the spark that ignited WWI. True or False?
True
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Imperialism was one of the many causes of World War I. True or False?
True
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The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after WWI most directly laid the foundation for the decline of fascism in Germany. True or False?
False
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As part of the Treaty of Versailles, Woodrow Wilson sought to create the League of Nations. True or False?
True
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Which three European countries signed an alliance called the Triple Entente?
France, Britain and Russia
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What is it called when a country expands its influence and power into a large empire?
Imperialism
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Who was Archduke Ferdinand?
The heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary
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What country declared war on Servia at the very start of World War I?
Austria-Hungary
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Which side was the United States on at the start of the war?
Neither - the US was neutral at the start of the war.
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World War I was mostly fought between the countries of what continent? Europe or Africa?
Europe
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What type of naval vessel allowed the Germans to not be completed dominated by the British at sea during WWI? Submarines or destroyers?
Submarines
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What was Woodrow Wilson's winning slogan in the US presidential election of 1916?
He kept us out of war
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How many estimated deaths were caused by WWI (combining military and civilian deaths)? 6 million or 16 million?
16 million
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Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany was one reason the US joined WWI? True or False?
True
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The western front during WWI was a stagnant war fought from trenches with neither side gaining or losing much. True or False?
True
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Which of these conditions did soldiers contract from fighting in trenches during WWI? Tetanus or trench-foot?