NEA notes ch1 Questions with complete
solution
What factors undermined international stability in the late 19th century? -
correct answers Imperialism, rise of Germany, self-determination of national
groups
What was the 'German Question'? - correct answers Concerns about how
Germany would behave as the most powerful military and economic power in
Europe
What were the reasons for anxiety surrounding the rise of Germany? - correct
answers Diplomacy, industrial strength, and military might
How did Germany's population and economy grow between 1890-1914? -
correct answers Population increased from 49 to 66 million, economy grew
faster than any other country in Europe
What were Germany's achievements in terms of steel and coal production? -
correct answers In 1914, Germany's steel output was higher than Britain,
France, and Russia combined, and coal production rose to second position
behind Britain
How did Germany's industrial strength contribute to its military strength? -
correct answers Germany used its industrial strength to increase its military
strength
How was the German army organized? - correct answers The German army
was organized based on conscription, tactically sophisticated, highly trained,
and well-equipped
,What was the result of German naval expansion? - correct answers
Germany's fleet rose from being the 6th largest to the 2nd largest in the world
What was the foreign policy of Germany under Bismarck? - correct answers
To reassure Europe and maintain a delicate balance of power.
What was the League of Three Emperors? - correct answers An alliance
between Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary.
What was the purpose of the Dual Alliance? - correct answers To provide
mutual assistance in the event of war with Russia.
What was the Triple Alliance? - correct answers A military alliance between
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What was the Re-assurance Treaty? - correct answers A secret treaty
between Germany and Russia, ensuring neutrality and support in specific
scenarios.
Why did Bismarck engage in diplomatic double dealing? - correct answers To
maintain flexibility and multiple diplomatic options in times of crisis.
What were the suspicions raised by Bismarck's actions? - correct answers
Suspicions from Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Italy.
What was the Bulgarian crisis? - correct answers A crisis in late 19th century
involving Bulgaria and its neighboring countries.
,What was Bismarck's desired role in the Bulgarian crisis? - correct answers
To be a public ally of Austria-Hungary and a secret ally of Russia.
What was the key cause of instability in Bulgaria? - correct answers Existence
of wide range of nationalist groups receiving support from Serbia,
Montenegro, and Russia.
What was the outcome of the war between Russia and Turkey in 1877-78? -
correct answers Defeat for the Ottoman Empire and the signing of the Treaty
of San Stefano.
What did the Treaty of San Stefano grant to Bulgaria? - correct answers
Virtual independence.
Which countries received territory under the Treaty of San Stefano? - correct
answers Serbia and Romania.
What reforms did Russia and Austria-Hungary agree to supervise in Bosnia-
Herzegovina? - correct answers Reforms in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Who proposed the international congress in Berlin to resolve the crisis? -
correct answers Bismarck.
What did the Treaty of Berlin (1878) decide regarding territorial gains? -
correct answers Russia would retain territorial gains.
Which countries were allowed to keep their independence under the Treaty of
Berlin? - correct answers Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania.
, Which country was given exclusive administration of Bosnia-Herzegovina? -
correct answers Austria-Hungary.
What was the settlement for Bulgaria's territory under the Treaty of Berlin? -
correct answers Bulgaria turned into an autonomous principality of the
Ottoman Empire.
What major changes were proposed to existing boundaries in Bulgaria? -
correct answers South and southwest Bulgaria (Big Bulgaria) and Eastern
Rumelia were allowed to remain under Ottoman rule.
What happened in 1855 in Eastern Romania? - correct answers Nationalists
revolted against Ottoman rule and demanded the right to join the rest of
Bulgaria.
What did the Russian government use as a pretext to gain further territory? -
correct answers Unrest in Eastern Romania.
What did Austria-Hungary want for Bulgaria? - correct answers Complete
independence from tsarist influence.
Who sided with the Habsburg monarchy in the Bulgarian crisis? - correct
answers Bismarck.
What was the outcome of Bismarck siding with Austria-Hungary? - correct
answers Russian troops were forced to withdraw from Bulgaria.
What was the final status of Bulgaria after the crisis? - correct answers
Bulgaria remained independent.
solution
What factors undermined international stability in the late 19th century? -
correct answers Imperialism, rise of Germany, self-determination of national
groups
What was the 'German Question'? - correct answers Concerns about how
Germany would behave as the most powerful military and economic power in
Europe
What were the reasons for anxiety surrounding the rise of Germany? - correct
answers Diplomacy, industrial strength, and military might
How did Germany's population and economy grow between 1890-1914? -
correct answers Population increased from 49 to 66 million, economy grew
faster than any other country in Europe
What were Germany's achievements in terms of steel and coal production? -
correct answers In 1914, Germany's steel output was higher than Britain,
France, and Russia combined, and coal production rose to second position
behind Britain
How did Germany's industrial strength contribute to its military strength? -
correct answers Germany used its industrial strength to increase its military
strength
How was the German army organized? - correct answers The German army
was organized based on conscription, tactically sophisticated, highly trained,
and well-equipped
,What was the result of German naval expansion? - correct answers
Germany's fleet rose from being the 6th largest to the 2nd largest in the world
What was the foreign policy of Germany under Bismarck? - correct answers
To reassure Europe and maintain a delicate balance of power.
What was the League of Three Emperors? - correct answers An alliance
between Germany, Russia, and Austria-Hungary.
What was the purpose of the Dual Alliance? - correct answers To provide
mutual assistance in the event of war with Russia.
What was the Triple Alliance? - correct answers A military alliance between
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.
What was the Re-assurance Treaty? - correct answers A secret treaty
between Germany and Russia, ensuring neutrality and support in specific
scenarios.
Why did Bismarck engage in diplomatic double dealing? - correct answers To
maintain flexibility and multiple diplomatic options in times of crisis.
What were the suspicions raised by Bismarck's actions? - correct answers
Suspicions from Austria-Hungary, Russia, and Italy.
What was the Bulgarian crisis? - correct answers A crisis in late 19th century
involving Bulgaria and its neighboring countries.
,What was Bismarck's desired role in the Bulgarian crisis? - correct answers
To be a public ally of Austria-Hungary and a secret ally of Russia.
What was the key cause of instability in Bulgaria? - correct answers Existence
of wide range of nationalist groups receiving support from Serbia,
Montenegro, and Russia.
What was the outcome of the war between Russia and Turkey in 1877-78? -
correct answers Defeat for the Ottoman Empire and the signing of the Treaty
of San Stefano.
What did the Treaty of San Stefano grant to Bulgaria? - correct answers
Virtual independence.
Which countries received territory under the Treaty of San Stefano? - correct
answers Serbia and Romania.
What reforms did Russia and Austria-Hungary agree to supervise in Bosnia-
Herzegovina? - correct answers Reforms in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Who proposed the international congress in Berlin to resolve the crisis? -
correct answers Bismarck.
What did the Treaty of Berlin (1878) decide regarding territorial gains? -
correct answers Russia would retain territorial gains.
Which countries were allowed to keep their independence under the Treaty of
Berlin? - correct answers Serbia, Montenegro, and Romania.
, Which country was given exclusive administration of Bosnia-Herzegovina? -
correct answers Austria-Hungary.
What was the settlement for Bulgaria's territory under the Treaty of Berlin? -
correct answers Bulgaria turned into an autonomous principality of the
Ottoman Empire.
What major changes were proposed to existing boundaries in Bulgaria? -
correct answers South and southwest Bulgaria (Big Bulgaria) and Eastern
Rumelia were allowed to remain under Ottoman rule.
What happened in 1855 in Eastern Romania? - correct answers Nationalists
revolted against Ottoman rule and demanded the right to join the rest of
Bulgaria.
What did the Russian government use as a pretext to gain further territory? -
correct answers Unrest in Eastern Romania.
What did Austria-Hungary want for Bulgaria? - correct answers Complete
independence from tsarist influence.
Who sided with the Habsburg monarchy in the Bulgarian crisis? - correct
answers Bismarck.
What was the outcome of Bismarck siding with Austria-Hungary? - correct
answers Russian troops were forced to withdraw from Bulgaria.
What was the final status of Bulgaria after the crisis? - correct answers
Bulgaria remained independent.
