Parliamentary systems failed in most eastern European states largely because _____.

those states did not have a tradition of democracy

Why were US bank loans to Germany vital to the European economy after World War I?

Germany used loans to pay reparations to Britain and France

In explaining the causes of the Great Depression, economist Maynard Keynes noted that _____.

unemployment was due to declining demand, not overproduction

Stalin gained control over the Communist Party by _____.

purging people he thought were a threat

What is the best explanation for how dictators rose to power?

in times of depression people turn to radical ideas

The Nazis encouraged radio listening because _____.

radio could be used for political purposes

Why was the United States not a member of the League of Nations?

the US refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles

Hitler ended Germany's depression, economic woes, and unemployment by _____.

implementing public works projects and a rearmament program

What was Kristallnacht, which happened on November 9, 1938?

a destructive rampage against German Jews led by Nazis

Increased government activity in the economy during the Great Depression led to _____.

political leaders offering simple solutions for power

Why was Mussolini's movement appealing to the Italian Middle Class?

they thought a strong government would prevent socialism

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1
In Germany, inflation and unemployment during the Great Depression paved the way for _____.
women's rights
new social programs
authoritarian leaders
labor unions
2
Parliamentary systems failed in most eastern European states largely because _____.
farmers did not want to give up their property rights
those states did not have a tradition of democracy
peasants preferred a more authoritarian regime
propaganda turned people against their governments
3
Why were US bank loans to Germany vital to the European economy after World War I?
other nations were borrowing money from Germany
Germany used loans to pay reparations to Britain and France
European leaders needed funds to set up stock markets
businesses relied on the Creditanstalt Bank in Vienna
4
Which of the following weakened the League of Nations?
desire of the French government to enforce the treaty
the United States did not join
President Wilson's wishes to ratify the Treaty of Versailles
reparations owed by Germany
5
Mussolini's Fascist government attempted to control its citizens through _____.
mandatory military service in Fascist youth groups
rewards and honors
mass propaganda
untraditional roles for women
6
In explaining the causes of the Great Depression, economist Maynard Keynes noted that _____.
stock market gyrations caused investors to panic
capitalism must be reformed in order to save it
governments should not interfere in economic affairs
unemployment was due to declining demand, not overproduction
7
Stalin gained control over the Communist Party by _____.
using the popular vote of the people
purging people he thought were a threat
preventing elections within the party
making promises of rewards and titles to people
8
Stalin's 5 year Plan was intended to transform the Soviet Union into _____.
a democracy
a monarchy
an industrial society
an agricultural society
9
What is the best explanation for how dictators rose to power?
dictators used force to rise to power.
most of their power had no substance
in times of depression people turn to radical ideas
no one else wanted control during a depression
10
Hitler's political theories were based on _____.
racism and nationalism
communism and nationalism
communism and socialism
democracy and socialism
11
Under Mussolini, the Italian Fascists used propaganda to _____.
enforce government policies
advertise platforms of all parties
educate people
control public opinion
12
The Nazis encouraged radio listening because _____.
the radio was a great new source of entertainment
the people could keep up-to-date on the news of the day
the government could easily convey emergency information
radio could be used for political purposes
13
Why was the United States not a member of the League of Nations?
the US refused to sign the Treaty of Versailles
it was only open to European countries
the League of Nations would not us force against agression
Other nations did not want competition
14
The Nazi's believed that women should be _____.
activists and politicians
doctors and lawyers
wives and mothers
warriors and leaders
15
Enforcement of the Treaty of Versailles began with the issue of _____.
new states to form
reparations
border disputes
a peace settlement
16
Hitler ended Germany's depression, economic woes, and unemployment by _____.
implementing public works projects and a rearmament program
building more churches and universities
passing the Nuremburg laws
putting women to work in factories
17
What was Kristallnacht, which happened on November 9, 1938?
the inspiration for the anthem of the Nazi Party
a destructive rampage against German Jews led by Nazis
the creation of Hitler's secret police
the signing of Hitler's agreement with Russia
18
Increased government activity in the economy during the Great Depression led to _____.
political leaders offering simple solutions for power
a decline in the popularity of Marxist ideas
an immediate economic turnaround
more power and confidence to the workers
19
Why was Mussolini's movement appealing to the Italian Middle Class?
they thought Mussolini would help their standard of living
they thought Mussolini would not go to war
they thought a strong government would prevent socialism
they thought Mussolini would protect them from Nazi Germany

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