Question

1. which term refers to the policy of boosting ones nation and promoting its interests above those of other nations?

a) nationalism
b) central powers
c) militarism
d) trench warfare

1. the sinking of which passenger ship by a german submarine played a significant role turning public opinion against germany during world war i?

a) lusitania
b) triple entente
c) zimmermann telegram
d) bolshevik

1. which term describes the belief in the use of military force as a primary tool of diplomacy and foreign policy?

a) militarism
b) total war
c) blockade
d) rationing

Explanation:

1. Nationalism is the policy of putting one's nation and its interests first. Central Powers were a group of countries in WWI, Militarism is about military - centric policies, and trench warfare is a type of combat.
2. The sinking of the Lusitania by a German submarine in 1915 turned public opinion against Germany during WWI. The Triple Entente was an alliance, the Zimmermann Telegram was a diplomatic message, and Bolshevik was a political group in Russia.
3. Militarism is the belief in using military force as a primary tool in diplomacy and foreign policy. Total war involves all aspects of society, a blockade is an economic - military measure, and rationing is about resource distribution.

Answer:

1. a) Nationalism
2. a) Lusitania
3. a) Militarism