WORLD WAR I AND II: SOUTH CAROLINA'S
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,What event triggered the start of The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
World War I? of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914.
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist.
Ferdinand?
What were the two main alliances The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary,
in World War I? Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire) and the
Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and
Russia).
What was the initial expectation of Both sides expected the war to be short.
the duration of World War I?
What was a significant outcome of Both sides reached a stalemate.
the military strategies employed in
World War I?
What factors contributed to the Imperialism, secret alliances, militarism,
outbreak of World War I? nationalism, and industrialization.
Define imperialism. The policy of extending a country's power by
gaining colonies or territories through political
pressure or military force.
, What role did nationalism play in It fostered attitudes of superiority and support
the lead-up to World War I? for one's own nation, increasing tensions among
major powers.
What was militarism in the context The belief that safety lay in military dominance,
of World War I? leading nations to build up their militaries.
What was the impact of It fueled the surge of imperialism and militarism,
industrialization on World War I? increasing production of weapons and
ammunition.
What was President Woodrow He issued a statement of neutrality, stating the
Wilson's stance on U.S. involvement U.S. would not support either side.
in World War I?
What made neutrality difficult for Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and
the United States during World War attacks on neutral ships.
I?
What was the Lusitania? A British passenger ship sunk by German U-
boats, resulting in the deaths of 128 Americans.
CONTRIBUTIONS AND IMPACT |
COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY STUDY GUIDE,
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
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Updated 2026 Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep
,What event triggered the start of The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
World War I? of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914.
Who assassinated Archduke Franz Gavrilo Princip, a Serbian nationalist.
Ferdinand?
What were the two main alliances The Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary,
in World War I? Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire) and the
Allied Powers (England, France, Italy, and
Russia).
What was the initial expectation of Both sides expected the war to be short.
the duration of World War I?
What was a significant outcome of Both sides reached a stalemate.
the military strategies employed in
World War I?
What factors contributed to the Imperialism, secret alliances, militarism,
outbreak of World War I? nationalism, and industrialization.
Define imperialism. The policy of extending a country's power by
gaining colonies or territories through political
pressure or military force.
, What role did nationalism play in It fostered attitudes of superiority and support
the lead-up to World War I? for one's own nation, increasing tensions among
major powers.
What was militarism in the context The belief that safety lay in military dominance,
of World War I? leading nations to build up their militaries.
What was the impact of It fueled the surge of imperialism and militarism,
industrialization on World War I? increasing production of weapons and
ammunition.
What was President Woodrow He issued a statement of neutrality, stating the
Wilson's stance on U.S. involvement U.S. would not support either side.
in World War I?
What made neutrality difficult for Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare and
the United States during World War attacks on neutral ships.
I?
What was the Lusitania? A British passenger ship sunk by German U-
boats, resulting in the deaths of 128 Americans.
