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1
Why did Malthus urge families to have fewer children?
He believed that the population would outpace food supply
Children were a burden for the state
He disliked children
As population grew, wages declined
2
Collective bargaining was a technique used to...
expand industry
organize labor unions
restrict labor unions
win worker's rights
3
Which of the following caused the population boom of the 1700's?
rising birth rates
declining death rates
new sources of energy
prisoners taken during wars
4
What was one reason that parents accepted child labor?
they needed the additional money
they did not care for their children
the law gave them no choice
the children were fed at work
5
The sans-culottes and Jacobins demanded...
a decrease in taxes
an end to the revolution
a republic
a return to absolute monarchy
6
What response did labor protesters most often get in the 18th & 19th century?
skepticism
support in Parliament
harsh repression
sympathy
7
What was the purpose of communist propaganda?
to praise communism and criticize capitalism
to convince workers of the benefits of private ownership
to find a new leader for the communist party
to get Stalin reelected as head of the communist party
8
What did the National Assembly vow in the Tennis Court Oath?
to prepare cahiers
to draft a constitution for France
to start a revolt
to behead the king
9
Why did Louis XVI finally agree to summon the Estates General?
The Estates General forced him to do so
France was on verge of bankruptcy and riots were spreading
The cahiers were demanding reform
He feared an invasion from England
10
Which of the following is a true statement regarding Soviet society?
There were no social classes
Communist party members made up a privileged group
Farm workers made up a new elite
Landowners remained at the top of the social order
11
Which of the following helped persuade the US to enter the war?
unrestricted submarine warfare on US shipping
potential gain of colonies
enormous Allied casualties
potential profits for the victors
12
Why did the British declare war on Germany?
to challenge Italian neutrality
to protect Belgium
to gain territory
to punish Serbia
13
How did Germany respond when Russia began to mobilize for war?
be seeking aid from the US
by ignoring Russia's actions
by declaring war on Russia
be appealing to France for help
14
The immediate cause of the Franco-Prussian War was a struggle over...
the province of Holstein
the province of Schleswig
the vacant Spanish throne
leadership of the German confederation
15
What was Stalin's first goal as a leader of the Soviet Union?
to become a general secretary of the Communist Party
to make the country into a modern industrial power
to purge the country of intellectuals
restore private ownership of land and business
16
Which of the following events became a symbol of the French Revolution?
the storming of the Bastille
the National Assembly
the Reveille riots
The Tennis Court Oath
17
Which of the following helped to start WWI?
an assassination
a poor economy
an environmental disaster
the United States
18
The leader of the Reign of Terror was...
Olympe de Gouges
Dr. Joseph Guillotine
Marie Antoinette
Robespierre
19
Why were hospitals in the 1800's considered dangerous places?
they were crowded with wealthy patients
the risk of infection was high
doctors were poorly trained
the were no nurses
20
After Russia won victories in Eastern Prussia, Germany opened a front in the...
North
East
South
West
21
What was "No Man's Land"?
Land made unlivable for decades afterward by chemical war
The space between opposing trenches covered by machine guns
Any political options not backed with the threat of force
The disputed region between France and Germany
22
Why did the Hapsburgs try to limit industrial development?
They didn't have educated workers
It caused too much pollution
The Hapsburg emperor encouraged nationalism
It was a threat to traditional ways
23
What was the goal of the Vienna peacemakers when they redrew the map of Europe?
to divide territory based on national cultures
to avoid angering Russia & Germany
to contain French ambitions for expansion
to gain more territory for themselves
24
Which group made up the vast majority of French society?
The Clergy
Third Estate
The Ancien Regime
First Estate
25
What was Bismarck's foreign policy goal concerning France?
to compete against their navy
to forge strong links with them
to keep them isolated
to aid their industrial growth
26
Why did Lenin organize Comintern?
to win recognition from the League of Nations
to extend his reign of terror
to aid revolutionary groups around the world
to establish communism in the Soviet Union
27
Which of the following statements is an example of
realpolitik
?
Liberty and equality are principles that cannot be violated
Politicians are should consider the needs of all people
There is nothing more important than the power of the state
The quest for wealth is not worth causing human suffering
28
Which of these terms does not match the others?
Tsar
Emperor
Kaiser
Kulturkampf
29
Why did London and Paris invest in sewer systems?
to decrease the cost of water
to make their cities not smell so bad
to increase the availability of water
to combat epidemics of cholera and tuberculosis
30
Some colonists volunteered in hopes that, in return, they would win...
the right to own land
citizenship or independence
respect and admiration
wealth and power
31
Which best describes living conditions in tenements?
crime free
harsh and crowded
spacious
pleasant and residential
32
Why was the Balkan region referred to as a powder keg?
Everyone worked peacefully to establish nations
Balkan nationalists set off explosions to gain recognition
There were several conflicting interests in the region
There was a large arms industry in the Balkans
33
The moderates who took control from radical revolutionaries set up a five-man...
Reign of Terror
Directory
Monarchy
Republic
34
Which of the following accurately outlines Napoleon's path to power?
President, Captain, Emperor
Consul for Life, Lieutenant, Emperor
Captain, Emperor, Consul for Life
Lieutenant, First Consul, Emperor
35
The assembly line was one new development that made...
it so one could build cars
the Bessemer process possible
production faster and cheaper
production was always slower
36
How did William II shock Europe?
Be closing public schools
By asking Bismarck to resign
By invading Britain
By abdicating the throne
37
The greatest contribution made by American soldiers to the allied war effort was...
organizing the troops under one command
negotiating a peace settlement
remaining neutral
boosting morale
38
Why did populations soar between 1800 and 1900?
people did not eat very well
the death rate fell
food production decreased
people had larger families
39
In 1900, which country was
not
one of the world's leading industrial nations?
Britain
United States
Germany
Russia
40
The phrase "citizens should select their own government" best describes...
totalitarianism
ultimatum
communism
self-determination
41
France's economy was mainly reliant on...
the king
the First Estate
the Third Estate
the nobles
42
What was Woodrow Wilson's main point in his "Fourteen Points"?
Punish European nations responsible for WWI
Make the US look good in the eyes of the world
Prevent further world wars by destroying causes of WWI
Create the League of Nations
43
Anti-imperialists in Europe opposed colonialism, arguing it was...
the work of the devil
creating conflicts with other colonial powers
a tool for the rich
establishing too many democracies
44
How did governments pay for World War I?
spending less than what they took in
raising taxes and borrowing money
selling land and other colonies
selling weapons to the enemy
45
What system of racial segregation was imposed on native South Africans by the British?
Affirmative Action
Direct Rule
Jim Crow Laws
Apartheid
46
The British relied upon "Indirect Rule" by...
using divine right to run a country
allowing free and open elections
using sultans, chiefs, or local rulers to maintain order
sending officials from Britain to administer the colony
47
What brought France and Germany twice to the brink of war in the early 1900's?
Economic rivalry
Militarism
Germany's economic alliance with Britain
Competition for colonies
48
"Domination by one country of the political, economic, or cultural life of another" defines...
Alliances
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
49
Otto von Bismarck's success in creating German unity was due in part to his...
tightening laws against Jews
making trade more difficult
sparking German nationalism
disintegrating German unity
50
Lenin and the Bolsheviks promised the people...
peace, land, and bread
victory and recovery
prosperity and brotherhood
equality, liberty, and wealth
51
Why did nationalist movements break out in the Hapsburg empire?
the Hapsburg emperor encouraged nationalism
Several national groups shared the same region
Everyone in the empire spoke the same language
German nationalists helped them organize
52
In the nineteenth century cities, the poor lived...
in multistory apartment buildings
in planned residential neighborhoods
in tenements near factories
on the outskirts of the city
53
What was the main intention of the alliances formed among European nations?
to discourage outside attacks
to isolate the US
to increase tensions in Europe
to create trading opportunities
54
Which of the following was imposed on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles? (choose two)
self-determination
independence for its colonies
exclusion from the League of Nations
limits on the size of its military
55
The Allies used their colonies for...
soldiers, workers, and supplies
a buffer zone
bargaining chips
financial support
56
Which of the following contributed to France's financial crisis?
an extended period of peace
bad harvests
peasant's uprisings
a drop in the gold supply
57
Which statements about France's pre-revolution social structure are true? (choose 2)
There was inequality among the three estates
The Second Estate was content with the social structure
Most people belonged to the First Estate
The Third Estate was made up entirely of peasants
58
What was the result of Bismarck's kulturkampf?
Catholics grew more loyal to the state
People rejected Catholicism
The Catholic Center party gained strength
Jesuits flocked to Germany
59
How did factory work differ from farm work?
Farm work was more dangerous
Factory work was more challenging
Factory work was repetitive
Factory work required fewer hours
60
By what means did Stalin's communist party ensure obedience?
secret police, censorship and terror
fair laws for citizens
open warfare
persuasion and negotiation
61
What country gained its independence in WWI?
Germany
Japan
Spain
Poland
62
One example of a new invention that changed communication is...
the telephone
the electric light bulb
dynamite
the Bessemer process
63
Which of the following was a leading cause of international tension in the early 1900's?
the women's suffrage movement
the Hague Tribunal
aggressive nationalism
the low status of military leaders
64
Economic incentives for 19th century imperialism included gaining access to new markets and...
building alliances
natural resources
colonies
sea ports
65
What did Lenin call his economic program?
the Five-Year Plan
the New Economic Policy
the Great Purge
Comintern
66
In the 19th century, "nationalism" posed the biggest threat to which of the following?
Austrian Empire
Italy
Prussia
Germany
67
Which European country was Napoleon unable to conquer?
France
Italy
Britain
Belgium
68
In Russia, the word Bolshevik means...
socialist's
majority
workers
proletariat
69
Which of the following was
not
an effect of Stalin's five-year plans?
The standard of living increased for average citizens
There was resistance among farmers
The Soviet Union became a major military power
Heavy industry expanded
70
The French practiced "Direct Rule," which was the...
sending officials from France to administer the colonies
using of sultans, chiefs, or local rulers to maintain order
creation of free and open elections
allowance of split rule with the local and colonial power
71
Which of the following is one result of the enclosure movement?
farm output dropped
farm laborers lost their jobs
new crops were developed
profits fell
72
Bismarck moved Prussia and France toward war by...
taunting Napoleon III
invading French territories
editing and released the "Ems dispatch"
declaring war on France
73
The marriage of science and industry...
slowed economic growth
was rejected by inudstry
had to effect on economic growth
spurred economic growth
74
"Areas in which an outside power claims exclusive investment or trading privileges" is known as
Sphere of influence
communism
Totalitarian rule
capitalism
75
What was one result of the Great Purge?
increased Stalin's popularity
completed his Five Year Plan
increased Stalin's power
established Comintern
76
Why did women give up their jobs after the war ended?
they wanted to stay home and raise a family
they were not strong enough to do most jobs
a recession struck
returning soldiers wanted their jobs back
77
The three pillars of Russian absolutism were orthodoxy, autocracy, and...
oligarchy
nationalism
reform
democracy
78
The Triple Entente created a friendly agreement between Britain, Russia, and...
Belgium
France
Italy
the United States
79
What natural resources gave Britain an advantage in the Industrial Revolution?
water and forests
wildlife and precious gems
coal and iron
steel and oil
80
World War I was the first...
ethnic war
European war
war for territory
mechanized war
81
What failed economic tactic disallowed French import of British goods?
A Trade Embargo
The Napoleonic Code
The Napoleonic Wars
The Continental System
82
How did the coal burning steam engine contribute to the Industrial Revolution?
it gave people more enthusiasm for their work
it lowered employers' expectations
it provided efficient energy for industry
it brought people from the farms to the cities
83
Who was the "father" of laissez-faire economics?
Karl Marx
John Stuart Mill
Jeremy Bentham
Adam Smith
84
What did Africa, Asia, & Latin America contribute to the global economy in the early 1900's?
labor and resources
manufactured goods
technology
investment capital
85
Gregory Rasputin was a...
Siberian peasant whom the czarina depended on for advice
Priest on whom the czar depended for advice
Nobleman who overthrew the monarchy
Nobleman who supported the monarchy
86
Why did empires like Prussia and Austria threaten France during the revolution?
France's seaports were appealing targets of conquest
The grew concerned that revolution might spread to them
The depended upon a strong French economy
They struck an agreement with England to boycott France
87
What was the main reason that employers preferred women workers in the Industrial Revolution?
employers were able to pay women less than men
women were smarter than men were
there were not enough men to fill job openings
women had children who could also work
88
Which of the following is the most closely linked to labor reform?
Social Darwinists
Unions
Ministers
City planners
89
Why did the women of Paris march on Versailles?
To take control of the government
To protest unemployment
The price of bread was rising quickly
They wanted weapons and gunpowder
90
Why did the governments censor the press during the war?
to alert the public of opposing nation's battles
to keep the public informed
to prevent the public from rising against the government
to prevent discouraging news from reaching the public
91
What is one result of militarism?
economic rivalry
war in the Balkans
imperialism
an arms race
92
Why does Darwin's theory of evolution cause controversy?
It says that religion is a way the state controls its people
It disagrees with the biblical account of creation
It denies the existence of God
It challenges the moral authority of the church
93
The women's suffrage movement worked to...
get women the right to vote
prohibit the sale of alcohol
abolish slavery
establish public education
94
Which of the following conditions during the Industrial Revolution supported Marx's ideas?
People left the countryside and moved to cities
People were no longer threatened by famine
More material goods were available
There were a few wealthy businessmen & a majority in poverty
