Question

part i: map inference

1. what are 2 neutral countries bordered by the allied powers?
2. which neutral countries border both the central and allied powers? (at least 2)
3. look closely at great britain: brainstorm or inter- why might their location give them an advantage in wwi?

Explanation:

Question 1:

To determine neutral countries bordered by Allied Powers (in WWI context), we recall WWI neutrality. Switzerland and Sweden (or others like Norway, but common are Switzerland and Sweden) were neutral and bordered Allied - adjacent areas. So two are Switzerland and Sweden.

Question 2:

Neutral countries bordering both Central (Germany - led) and Allied (France, UK - led) Powers: Switzerland (borders France/Allied - adjacent and Germany/Central - adjacent) and Sweden (borders Russia/Allied and Germany/Central). Also, maybe Norway, but Switzerland and Sweden are key.

Question 3:

Great Britain's location (island) gave advantages: 1. Geographic isolation (separated by English Channel) - hard for Central Powers (like Germany) to invade directly, protecting from land - based attacks. 2. Naval dominance - as an island, it could control sea lanes, protect supply lines, and launch naval offensives or blockades (like the blockade of Germany). 3. Safe base for troops and resources - the island provided a secure area to train, equip, and deploy forces without immediate land - based threats from Central Powers.

Answer:

Question 1:

Switzerland, Sweden

Question 2:

Switzerland, Sweden

Question 3:

Great Britain's island location gave advantages like geographic isolation (protecting from direct land invasion), naval dominance (controlling sea lanes, blockading enemies), and a safe base for troops/resources.