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WWI Preview- Chapter 13

1. What were the long term causes of WWI? Describe each in detail.  (notes)
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2. Why was the Triple Alliance and Triple Entente formed?(408-409) 

3. What were the countries involved in the Triple Alliance & the Triple Entente?(408-409)
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4. What countries make up the Balkans? Why was this area known as the “powder keg” of Europe. (409)

5. Look at page 405 and write down which alliance would have an advantage if war erupted and why?

6. Explain the reasons for the hostility between Austria-Hungary & Serbia? (409-410)

7. What event started WWI on June 28, 1914? (410) 

8. Define the following terms: (407-414)
 
a. Militarism 

b. Allies

c. Western Front

d. Schlieffen Plan

e. Trench Warfare

9. Do you think that WWI could have been avoided? Support your answer with facts. (404- 415)

10. How was war on the Eastern Front & the Western Front different? How was it the same? (412-415) 

11. Why did the Schlieffen Plan ultimately collapse? (412) 

12. What factors contributed to Russia’s war difficulties? (415)