Question

quiz: europe moves toward war
date:
true/false
decide if each statement is true or false, and write \true\ or \false\ in the blank.

1. both italy and germany became unified nations in the 1800s.
2. nationalists thought nations should be formed based on people who shared common heritage, language, and customs.
3. alliances were formed to cause wars.
4. nationalism caused competition between nations.
5. the triple alliance was made up of britain and france.

multiple choice
circle the best answer, and write the letter in the box.

1. the triple entente was made up of

a. britain, france, and russia
b. britain, france, and germany
c. britain, germany, and russia
d. britain, germany, and morocco
7.
would be the largest war europe and the world had ever seen.
a. the french revolution
b. the american civil war
c. world war i
d. the boxer rebellion
short answer
answer the following question in complete sentences.

1. why did european nations build up their militaries?

Explanation:

1. Italy unified in 1861 and Germany in 1871.
2. Nationalist ideology was based on shared heritage etc.
3. Alliances were for security not to cause wars.
4. Nationalism led to rivalries.
5. The Triple Alliance was Germany, Austria - Hungary, and Italy; the Triple Entente was Britain, France, and Russia.
6. The Triple Entente consisted of Britain, France, and Russia.
7. World War I was the largest war at that time in Europe and globally.
8. Explained the main reasons for military build - up based on historical context.

Answer:

1. true
2. true
3. false
4. true
5. false
6. A. Britain, France, and Russia
7. C. World War I
8. European nations built up their militaries due to factors such as nationalism - which led to competition between nations, the formation of alliances where countries felt the need to match the military strength of their allies and rivals, and a desire for territorial expansion or defense of existing territories.