The Schlieffen Plan, implemented by the Germans at beginning of World War I, came close to succeeding, but it ultimately failed, for all of the following reasons except:
a. Austro-Hungarian forces were less effective than anticipated against the Russians.
b. The Netherlands intervened on behalf of its neighbor, Belgium, threatening to invade Germany.
c. The Russian army mobilized more quickly than expected.
d. The first Battle of the Marne resulted in a French-British victory in early September 1914.
b. The Netherlands intervened on behalf of its neighbor, Belgium, threatening to invade Germany.
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A. exemption from taxation B. refusal to allow women as priests C. use of Latin D. promotion of the enclosure movement
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Why did northern states fail to call up black troops in 1812 and 1813?
A) Many northerners were unenthusiastic about the war. B) Northerners were fearful of slave uprisings. C) Most northerners thought it was important to call up white men first. D) Many northerners had financial ties to the South.
Transcontinental railroads used their zone of "indemnity" lands to prevent
A) military confiscation of lands for forts. B) state taxation of railroad property. C) sale of federal land along the right-of-way. D) homesteading along the railroad.