Why did Germany's break with Russia in 1890 prove to be so serious?
a. Russia became quite suspicious of Germany's motives.
b. France was able to break out of its diplomatic isolation and form an alliance with Russia, the basis of the Triple Entente.
c. Because Germany was no longer allied with both Austria-Hungary and Russia, Austria was emboldened by its undivided support from Berlin.
d. Germany's fate was tied ever closer to Austria's.
e. all of the above
e
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What was a consequence of race-based explanations for expansion by United States leaders?
A. Such explanations led American leaders to study other societies and cultures so that they could create a world community of nations based on mutual respect and cooperation. B. Such explanations led United States policymakers to make unwise concessions to some nations because they were considered to be weak and inferior and in need of aid. C. Such explanations hampered the development of a modern navy because they led United States leaders to believe that God would always protect Americans. D. Such explanations justified domination and war because they fostered the belief that superior people do not negotiate with inferiors.
What was the purpose of the Sedition Act?
A. to ban public statements disparaging the country or the war effort B. to monitor immigrants from Germany or other Central Powers' nations C. to ban the obstruction of military activities, recruitment or training D. to compile information on membership in socialist or anarchist organizations
Peter the Great believed Russia's strength would come from
A) Westernization and modernization. B) upholding the Orthodox Church. C) a free peasantry. D) the independence of the nobility. E) expansion to the Far East.
Which of the following terms refers to people from Europe who agreed to serve a master for a stated number of years in exchange for transportation to America?
a) indentured servants b) salaried employees c) shareholders d) slaves