On the eve of the outbreak of war in Europe in 1914, William II of Germany
A) was plotting the overthrow of Nicholas II in Russia.
B) was intentionally provoking the Russians to attack Austria and set off a world war.
C) attempted to engage Nicholas II in a diplomatic dialogue to possibly avoid war.
D) sent ultimatums to England and France that were so clumsy and insulting as to make war inevitable.
E) abdicated in favor of his son, the Crown Prince, and sought exile in Belgium.
C
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The economic trends of the 1980s and the policies of the Reagan administration
A) disproportionately benefited wealthy Americans. B) revitalized sagging "rust belt" industries in the Northeast. C) dramatically increased the share of the national wealth for the poorest Americans. D) brought new wealth to low-skilled or semi-skilled workers.
What occurred immediately following the fall of Poland in 1939?
a. France and Britain declared war and started an offensive against Germany. b. France and Britain decided to continue to appease Hitler. c. France and Britain declared war, but remained relatively inactive militarily. d. Germany turned on its Russian allies. e. France was invaded by Franco's Spain.
What did soldiers bring to western rivers?
A. Disease B. Steamboats C. Pollution D. Dams
The Balfour Declaration of 1917 promised that Palestine would
A) become a homeland for immigrant Jews. B) continue as a homeland to the resident Arab Muslims. C) remain a British protectorate indefinitely. D) be partitioned into distinct Arab and Jewish zones. E) have elections to determine its future.