Answer Key

Answer Key Factors Leading to World War I: 10.5.1, page 56 1.

Choice C is correct. Nationalism is a strong devotion to one’s nation.

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Choice C is correct. The Triple Entente comprised Great Britain, France, and Russia.

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Choice B is correct. The Balkan Peninsula was known as the “powder keg” of Europe because of its long history of volatile conflict.

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Choice C is correct. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, led to the outbreak of World War I.

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Choice C is correct. Following Austria-Hungary’s declaration of war on Serbia, Russia mobilized its troops to aid Serbia.

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Choice B is correct. Serbia was a province of AustriaHungary. When a Serbian nationalist killed the Archduke of Austria-Hungary, Austria-Hungary wanted to teach Serbia a lesson.