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Question 1

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand resulted in World War I because the

A    Archduke symbolized the unification of Serbia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. 

B    tensions between western and eastern European allies were increased. 

C    incident ended plans for self-determination for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. 

D    Archduke was the sworn defender of the Serbian national government. 

Question 2

2.

Prior to World War I, why were the Balkans known as the “powder keg of Europe”?

A   The Ottoman Empire’s aggressive foreign policy disrupted the balance of power. 

B 
Nationalistic rivalries between major states resulted in conflict.

C 
The Serbian nationalists supported an invasion of Russia.

D 
Economic disparity caused instability in the region.