The political reorganization of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in...

a federation of socialist republics

What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe?

assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

One goal for a lasting peace that President Woodrow Wilson included in his Fourteen Points was...

Establishing a League of Nations

What was the significance of the March Revolution?

revolted against their government and forced the Czar to abdicate

World War I was a total war in the sense that..

The nations involved devoted all their resources to it

In what way did the treaty hurt the German economy?

It forced Germany to pay a huge sum of money for war damages

President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points were intended to...

Prevent international tensions from leading to war

How did technology make WWI different from previous conflicts?

The destructive technology meant more casualties of war

A major cause of World War I was...

The existence of opposing alliances

Why did the Zimmerman Note cause outrage among Americans?

It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the US

Under Joseph Stalin, life in the Soviet Union was characterized by...

the use of censorship and the secret police

The rise of the Bolsheviks to power in Russia in 1917 had what effect on World War I?

It initiated the Russian exit from the war.

What was a primary goal of the British and French at the Versailles peace conference?

Punishing Germany for starting the war and dividing its territory

Why did Lenin return to Russia after his exile?

Germans helped Lenin return to Russia in hopes that he would get out of WW1

Why was Russia at a disadvantage in WWI?

They were not yet industrialized, so they were short on supplies

The Germans developed the Schlieffen Plan because they were at what geographic disadvantage?

Develop a plan to fight on both the Eastern Front and Western Front

A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is...

government ownership of property

What are characteristics of a totalitarian society?

The freedoms of speech, press, and religion are denied

What was the main job of the League supposed to be?

Provide a way for countries to resolve disputes without going to war

What was the American public’s opinion about joining the League of Nations?

Believed that the U.S. should stay out of the League of Nations

World War I was more destructive than earlier wars for what reason?

Modern 20th century weapons were more deadly

What are major ideas of Karl Marx that influenced the communist leaders of Russia?

class struggle and revolutionary change

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1
The political reorganization of Russia after the Communist Revolution of 1917 resulted in...
a federation of socialist republics
increased political power for ethnic minorities
the establishment of a two-party political system
a limited monarchy with the czar as a figurehead
2
What was the immediate cause of World War I in Europe?
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
start of the civil war in Russia
sinking of the Lusitania
attack on Poland by the German army
3
In Russia, the events of Bloody Sunday, the heavy casualties during WW1, and the ineffective leadership of the czar led
creation of the Warsaw Pact
Bolshevik Revolution of 1917
signing of the Munich Pact
institution of perestroika
4
The Bolshevik Party in 1917 gained the support of the peasant class because they promised them
abolition of the secret police
¨Liberty, Equality, Fraternity¨
democratic reforms in all levels of government
¨Peace, Land and Bread¨
5
One goal for a lasting peace that President Woodrow Wilson included in his Fourteen Points was...
Establishing a League of Nations
Blaming Germany for causing World War I
Returning the United States to a policy of isolationism
Maintaining a permanent military force in Europe
6
What was the significance of the March Revolution?
Germany tried to rebel against the Nazi party and remove Hitler from power
revolted against their government and forced the Czar to abdicate
people of Japan rallied in support of their government bombing Pearl Harbor
Germany was suffering from the Great Depression
7
World War I was a total war in the sense that..
New technologies played a large part in the war
It brought great suffering to civilians
The nations involved devoted all their resources to it
Nations from all over the world were involved
8
In what way did the treaty hurt the German economy?
It forced Germany to pay a huge sum of money for war damages
It encouraged the US to withdraw from world affairs into isolationism
It allowed Germany to rebuild its military, which led to overspending
It called for the formation of the League of Nations
9
President Woodrow Wilson’s Fourteen Points were intended to...
Redistribute Germany’s colonies among the Allied nations
Make the US, Great Britain and France into leading world powers
Punish Germany for causing World War I
Prevent international tensions from leading to war
10
In February 1905 Nicholas II agreed to allow the formation of which representative political body?
the Zemstva
the Duma
the Oblast
11
How did technology make WWI different from previous conflicts?
Technology meant that generals were able to control the fighting fully
The destructive technology meant more casualties of war
The destructive nature of the new weapons meant that war was over quickly
Technology meant less men were required to fight in the war
12
In World War I, Great Britain, France, and Russia were fighting on the side known as the...
Allies
Triple Entente
Central Powers
Triple Alliance
13
The region of France that became a bloody stalemate
Paris
Eastern Front
Western Front
Triple Entente
14
A major cause of World War I was...
The existence of opposing alliances
An increase in acts of aggression by England
A decline in the policy of imperialism
The spread of communism throughout Europe
15
This is the policy of glorifying national power by keeping an army prepared for war
Militarism
Nationalism
Patriotism
Imperialism
16
Who was forced to assume sole responsibility for the war under the Treaty of Versailles?
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Italy
Russia
17
Why did the Zimmerman Note cause outrage among Americans?
It promised Mexico that Germany would help it reclaim territory in the US
revealed that Mexico was getting ready to enter the war on the German side
The telegram contained secret messages sent by American leaders to leaders
Zimmerman was passing American secrets to Germany with help of Mexico
18
Under Joseph Stalin, life in the Soviet Union was characterized by...
political instability and numerous civil wars
support for small family-run farms
an abundance of consumer goods
the use of censorship and the secret police
19
German battle strategy that called for quick defeat of France in the west and then attacking Russia in the east
Unrestricted Submarine Warfare
Schlieffen Plan
Trench Warfare
Triple Alliance
20
The rise of the Bolsheviks to power in Russia in 1917 had what effect on World War I?
It initiated the Russian exit from the war.
It led to an increase in the number of Russian soldiers fighting in the war
It contributed to Russia signing a military agreement with France.
It brought Russia into the war on the side of the Allied powers.
21
Which country was not part of the Big Four?
United States
Britain
Russia
France
22
What revolution did Lenin and his followers overthrow the provisional government in Russia to begin a communist society?
Bolshevik Revolution
Leningrad Revolution
March Revolution
Kristallnacht
23
The Russo-Japanese War was started mainly by competition for imperial influence in Manchuria and which Asian peninsula?
Japan
Korea
Vietnam
China
24
What was a primary goal of the British and French at the Versailles peace conference?
Withdrawal of their nations from dangerous involvement in foreign affairs
Punishing Germany for starting the war and dividing its territory
Protecting the rights of national groups to associate with other groups
Permited people in colonized areas to have the right to self-determination
25
Why did Lenin return to Russia after his exile?
Lenin returned to Russia because he missed his family and friends.
Lenin returned to Petrograd to instigate the Proletarian Revolution
Germans helped Lenin return to Russia in hopes that he would get out of WW1
Because no one was interested in his Socialist views in the rest of Europe
26
Why was Russia at a disadvantage in WWI?
They were not yet industrialized, so they were short on supplies
They were experiencing a period of economic depression
They were also at war with Mongolia and Turkey
They did not have a trained, experienced army
27
The Germans developed the Schlieffen Plan because they were at what geographic disadvantage?
They had to develop a plan to fight in Africa and Asia
They had to develop a plan to fight by both land and water
They had to develop a plan to fight on their mountainous terrain
Develop a plan to fight on both the Eastern Front and Western Front
28
A key principle of the economic theory of Communism is...
privatization of business
organization of workers' unions
restoration of the bartering system
government ownership of property
29
Stretch of battlefield along the German and Russian border
Berlin Border
Eastern Front
Alsace-Lorraine
Western Front
30
What are characteristics of a totalitarian society?
Artists and musicians experience artistic freedom
Individualism is encouraged
The freedoms of speech, press, and religion are denied
Judges and the courts are independent of central government control
31
What was the main job of the League supposed to be?
Make it unnecessary for the US to involve itself in international disputes
Provide a way for countries to resolve disputes without going to war
Maintain the world economic system so that colonies would not be needed
Hold the nations of Europe responsible for the destruction of World War I.
32
What was the American public’s opinion about joining the League of Nations?
it supported the president and actively took part in the League of Nations
Believed that the U.S. should stay out of the League of Nations
the public thought that America should lead the League of Nations
the public generally supported the idea but wanted a smaller role
33
World War I was more destructive than earlier wars for what reason?
It lasted longer than any other war ever
Modern 20th century weapons were more deadly
Airplanes could drop atomic bombs
Armies were more ruthless
34
What are major ideas of Karl Marx that influenced the communist leaders of Russia?
class struggle and revolutionary change
monotheism and religious tolerance
separation of powers and checks and balances
survival of the fittest and natural selection
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Battle strategy in which soldiers fought from deep pits dug in the earth
Trench Warfare
Alliance System
Schlieffen Plan
Triple Entente

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