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Which of the following best describes why the Japanese attacked the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, HI?
The Japanese were responding to the US dropping the atomic bombs on Japan
The German’s were Japanese allies and were at war with the U.S.
The Japanese were responding to unwanted U.S. involvement in the Pacific
The Japanese were tired of waiting out the war.
2
Nationalism, Militarism, Alliances, and Imperialism are the LONG-TERM causes of WWI.
False
True
3
Why did Germany send the Zimmerman Telegram to Mexico?
To get their support against the United States should they join the war
To get support for their military through an arms deal
To establish ties to access natural resources not available in Europe
To get supplies and establish trade to boost their economy
4
He wanted to establish a "New Order" and create more "living space" for what he believed was the superior Aryan race
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
5
When did WWII officially begin?
July 28, 1941
November 11, 1918
September 1, 1939
December 7, 1941
6
What does the acronym B.R.A.T. represent? The punishments placed on the
Germans following WWI, blame, reparations, army (reduction), territory loss
Japanese at the war tribunal, blame, reparations, territory loss
Germans following WWII, blame, reparations, assassination, trial
Nazis following the Nuremberg Trial, responsibility, annihilation, treason
7
The Assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria Hungary was
a short term cause for WWI
the short term cause of WWII
a long term cause of WWII
the signaling the first day of WWII
8
Which of the following is Karl Marx the "founder" of?
Penicillin
Authoritarianism
Utopian Socialism
Communism
9
The sinking of Lusitania in 1915 provoked the U.S. involvement in WWI because?
The dropping of a bomb from planes was a disadvantage to the U.S.
Over 100 U.S. citizens were aboard the ship and lost their lives
The U.S. lost millions of dollars in supplies when the ship sunk
Germany was using U-Boats against ships and it was unfair
10
Which U.S. President made the decision to drop the bombs on the Japanese cities of Nagasaki & Hiroshima in August 1945?
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Dwight D. Eisenhower
11
When did the French Revolution begin?
1783 with the Declaration of the Rights of Man
1789 with the Storming of the Bastille
1784 with Robespierre and the Reign of Terror
1799 under the rule of Napoleon
12
· During WWII the United States wanted to keep itself isolated from the problems of Europe
False
True
13
The purpose of the Nuremberg laws was?
To punish the Nazi’s for their crimes against humanity
To punish Nazi political opponents
To strip Jews of their German citizenship
To identify members of the Aryan race
14
Why didn’t the U.S. join the League of Nations?
The President of the US did not want to join a German organization
They didn’t want to involve themselves in future European Wars
The League of Nations was only meant for countries in Europe
They were not invited to join the League of Nations
15
Which of the following does NOT explain why the French Revolution took place?
Unrest between the 3 Estates
Poor leadership from monarchy
The rise of communism
Economic Decline
16
Which of the following was not 1 of the conflicts that occurred or existed between the colonists and their rulers/king?
The Tea Act
The Stamp Act
The Indian Relocation Act
Taxation Without Representation
17
France allied itself with the colonies in the American Revolution helping them to defeat their opponent.
True
False
18
Who did the U.S. declare its independence from?
The French
The British
The Germans
The Spanish
19
In what way did the United States violate its own policy of neutrality prior to joining WWI?
It sent supplies to anyone who would buy them on cargo planes
It posted propaganda across the US in support of the Triple Entente
It sent supplies to the British aboard passenger liners
It sent troops who volunteered to fight on behalf of the British
20
Which of the following best described what Temperance leaders attempted to accomplish AND why?
Limit or ban alcohol for the safety of families
Increased sale of alcohol to pay for schools and churches
Ban the sale of tobacco for public health and safety
Ban the sale of alcohol to eliminate drunk driving
21
Which of the following was NOT one of the reasons the League of Nations was weak.
League had no standing army and no real power to enforce rules.
League of Nations never recovered from the United States not joining.
The League of Nations could only enforce rules in Europe
When powerful nations began to test the League, they didn’t act.
22
The code name for June 6, 1944, the day that Allied forces invaded France during WWII is known as
C-Day
D-Day
G-Day
B-Day
23
Which of the following events took place immediately after the attack on Pearl Harbor?
The US continued its policy of isolation & waited to respond until Jan 1942
The US interned all Japanese Americans in camps beginning January 1, 1942
The US President went to Congress and the war was declared December 8, 1941
The US returned fire and took out the Japanese Airforce on December 7, 1941
24
Who was the leader of France who was found guilty of treason by the people and sentenced to death by guillotine?
Maximillian Robespierre
Marquis de Lafayette
George II
Louis XVI
25
Women like Sojourner Truth fought in the late 1800s and early 1900s to help women achieve which of the following?
Temperance
Rights to Work
Suffrage
Equal Pay
26
When did World War I begin?
June 28, 1914
November 11, 1918
June 28, 1919
July 28, 1914
27
What event in French history was Robespierre responsible for?
The Eau De Parfum
The Paris Uprising
The Committee of Correspondence
The Reign of Terror
28
Which of the following BEST describes why the American Revolution took place?
Taxation withoutrepresentation within Parliament
Independence would bring the colonists wealth and power
Attacks amongst colonists as a result of the French and Indian War
Colonists' desire for independence from the French
29
M.A.N.I.A. is the acronym for which of the following?
The short-term causes of WWI
The long-term causes of WWI
The causes of WWI
The causes of WWII
30
Which of the following best describes the purpose of labor unions?
An establishment that provides for the health care of injured workers.
Organizations of workers who bargained for better pay & working conditions
An organization of employers establishing guidelines for their employees.
A religious movement aimed at maintaining Christian values within the labor
31
How did the agricultural revolution contribute to the industrial revolution?
The industrial revolution came before so it had no impact.
Improvements in agriculturecause loss of farming jobs
Factories would provide them a new market
It forced farmers to move to cities for work in factories
32
The leader of Communist Russia and the Soviet Union following the death of Vladimir Lenin.
Joseph Stalin
Nikita Khrushchev
Georgy Malenkov
Mikhail Gorbachev
33
What are the four factors of production?
Earth, Wind, Water, Fire
Natural Resources, Labor, Capital, Entrepreneurs
Nutrition, Hygiene, Resources, Nature
Capitalism, Free Enterprise, Communism, Socialism
34
Which of the following factors of production involve assuming and managing the financial risks of starting a business?
Collusion
Communist Takeover
Entrepreneurship
Utopian Socialism
35
At the beginning of WWI, the following countries were part of which system of alliance?- Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
The Allied Powers
The Triple Entente
The Triple Alliance
The Central Powers
36
· Europe, especially Britain, believed that appeasement was the best way to keep Hitler from starting a war
True
False
37
Appeasement was a failing strategy at preventing the buildup of aggressive actions by countries like Germany
True
False
38
Who was the author of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizen?
Thomas Paine
King Louis XV
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Jefferson
39
He formed the Fascist Party after returning from WWI and used fear tactics to rule his country as a totalitarian state.
Joseph Stalin
Vladimir Lenin
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
40
Which option best describes the causes of the conflict that lead the U.S. colonies to declare war on their rulers?
The King’s practice of taxation without representation
The Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Rights of Man and Citizen
The Boston Tea Party
41
When did women gain the right to vote in the U.S.?
1820
1900
1800
1920
42
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?
A tribunal that met to punish the Japanese for their war crimes
Trails held the Nazi conspirators accountable for crimes against humanity
Trials held by the Nazis to determine who was and was not Jewish
Allies met to determine the consequences for the countries involved in WWII
43
The pact between the
USSR & Germany
was self-serving & would only last until 1 determined they're better off w/out other
False
True
44
When did the United States declare its independence from Britain?
July 4, 1776
May 5, 1770
August 25, 1685
June 7, 1860
45
The following sequence of events is correct: American Revolution, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, WWI, WWII
True
False
46
A mutual promise made by the Hitler (Germany) and Stalin (Russia) guaranteeing that neither would attack the other.
Potsdam Conference
German-Soviet Entente
Non-Aggression Pact
Munich Agreement
47
· According to the political cartoon: The League of Nations was weak and powerless
True
False
48
At the beginning of WWI, the following countries were part of which system of alliance? Britain, France, Russia
The Central Powers
The Triple Entente
The Allied Powers
The Triple Alliance
49
Who was largely responsible for the period of extreme unrest in France during the revolution where people were beheaded?
Louis XVI
Marquis de Lafayette
Maximilien Robespierre
Napoleon Bonaparte
50
Who was NOT one of the three main totalitarian leaders in Europe between WWI and WWII?
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Hideki Tojo
Joseph Stalin
