March 8, 2013 Z Name:____________________

EX 8.2: Causes of WWI

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Score:___________ Standard 10.A: Causes of WWI

1. In the chart below, write the acronym for the causes of WWI and the word each letter stands for: Letter Word

2. In the chart below, list the countries involved in WWI and which side the fought on: Entente Powers Central Powers

3. Which of the following best describes the situation in Europe before leading up to WWI? a. European countries existed in a state of harmony, in which all countries got along and cooperated with each other b. European countries ignored one another and pursued their own interests and ignored one another for the most part c. European countries existed in a continuous state of open warfare, stretching back 80 years prior to WWI d. European countries competed for territory overseas and had a complicated system of alliances in case of war

4. Which of the following best describes the spark which led to the outbreak of war in Europe? a. German soldiers invade Poland as part of a plan to increase the fortunes of Germany and improve their economy b. Bosnian Serbs carried out a plot to kill a high ranking member of a rival empire in a bid for independence c. The United Kingdom experienced conflict with Italy over territory and Africa and launched an attack against Italy in order to gain more territory d. The United States became jealous of Europes resources and attacked France to gain more raw materials