Which of the following statements best summarizes the rise of nationalism in Europe?(1 point) Responses Hiram Maxim invented the machine gun. Hiram Maxim invented the machine gun. Germany and Great Britain engaged in a naval arms race. Germany and Great Britain engaged in a naval arms race. Large armies and navies, along with extensive colonial holdings, helped to define European national greatness. Large armies and navies, along with extensive colonial holdings, helped to define European national greatness. At the Berlin Conferen
At the Berlin Conference, European powers divided Africa into colonies.
Which of the following offers the best analysis of why an alliance system emerged in Europe?(1 point) Responses European countries sought to maintain a balance of power. European countries sought to maintain a balance of power. Great Britain and Germany were engaged in a fierce naval arms race. Great Britain and Germany were engaged in a fierce naval arms race. Germany felt isolated by Russia and France. Germany felt isolated by Russia and France. Italy remained neutral with the outbreak of war.
European countries sought to maintain a balance of power.
Which of the following can be used to investigate the reason the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand sparked World War I?(1 point) Responses the nationality of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassin the nationality of Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassin the role that East African soldiers played in the war the role that East African soldiers played in the war knowledge of the Schlieffen Plan knowledge of the Schlieffen Plan the collapse of the alliance system
knowledge of the Schlieffen Plan
Compare the speech by Edward Grey to the speech by Kaiser Wilhelm II. What do both leaders agree on about entering World War I?(1 point) Responses It is important to support an ally. It is important to support an ally. The war is a result of ill will by those opposed to the strength of Germany. The war is a result of ill will by those opposed to the strength of Germany. Britain would lose respect if it failed to support Belgium. Britain would lose respect if it failed to support Belgium. Imperialism was a primary cause of the war.
The correct answer is: It is important to support an ally.
