Mikhail Gorbachev introduced reforms meant to strengthen instead contributed to its collapse were 2 of those reforms?

reducing restriction on the media in the Soviet Union, reducing government control over privately-owned businesses

What was Great Britain MOST interested in during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?

resuming and increasing international trade

What strained the Soviet economy and played a role in the collapse of the Soviet Union?

the arms race with the United States

Choose the statement that best shows how Hitler and many German people felt after the Treaty of Versailles:

The German people felt that they were being overly punished

What caused Russia to withdraw from World War I?

the overthrow of the Russian monarchy

In the 1980s, what caused many of the economic problems that the Soviet Union faced at that time?

The Soviet Union spent too much money on its military

What was Italy MOST interested in during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?

acquiring additional territory in Europe

What contributed the MOST to the reunification of Germany?

the weakening of Soviet control over Eastern Europe

What was the US MOST interested in during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War?

preventing future international conflict

How did the Bolshevik-inspired civil unrest affect the Russian military?

Many soldiers mutinied or deserted the Imperial Army

What was the primary focus of Nazi propaganda in the 1930s?

blame Germany's problems on Jews

In the late 1980s, Gorbachev began to relax control. How did this contribute to the reunification of Germany?

E. Germans criticized leadership & called for destruction of B. Wall

The rise of communism in Russia in the early 1900s led to which development?

the withdrawal of Russia from World War I

What was France MOST interested in during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?

weakening Germany to prevent future attacks

What caused France and the United Kingdom to declare war on Germany in World War II?

Germany invaded the two countries' ally Poland

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1
Mikhail Gorbachev introduced reforms meant to strengthen instead contributed to its collapse were 2 of those reforms?
reducing restriction on the media in the Soviet Union
outlawing of all political parties except the Communist Party
reducing government control over privately-owned businesses
strengthening the Soviet Union's control over its satellite states
2
What was Great Britain MOST interested in during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?
establishing the League of Nations
resuming and increasing international trade
punishing Germany through reparations
taking colonial territory from Italy
3
What strained the Soviet economy and played a role in the collapse of the Soviet Union?
the decrease in global demand for oil
the Soviet space program
the arms race with the United States
the reunification of East and West Germany
4
Choose the statement that best shows how Hitler and many German people felt after the Treaty of Versailles:
The German people felt that they were being overly punished
The German people felt that the terms were confusing
The German people felt that the Treaty of Versailles were fair
5
What caused Russia to withdraw from World War I?
the overthrow of the Russian monarchy
the decision by the United States to join the war effort
the capture of Saint Petersburg by German forces
the entrance of the Ottoman Empire into the war
6
In the 1980s, what caused many of the economic problems that the Soviet Union faced at that time?
The Soviet Union spent too much money on its military
The Soviet Union did not regulate its economy
The Soviet Union discouraged industrialization
The Soviet Union lacked access to natural resources
7
What was Italy MOST interested in during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?
acquiring additional territory in Europe
punishing Britain for its role in the conflict
improving trade with the United States
helping the German economy recover quickly
8
What contributed the MOST to the reunification of Germany?
the growing influence of the European Union
the weakening of Soviet control over Eastern Europe
the effects of the War on Terror on global politics
the emergence of China as a global superpower
9
What was the US MOST interested in during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War?
punishing those responsible for the war
preventing future international conflict
acquiring control of Germany's colonies
reducing the strength of the German navy
10
What larger historical event was this scene a part of?
the end of the Cold War
the end of World War II
the start of the War on Terror
the start of the Marshall Plan
11
The economic depression following World War I caused disillusionment with
Socialism
Authoritarianism
Capitalism.
communism.
12
How did the Bolshevik-inspired civil unrest affect the Russian military?
Most troops were withdrawn to Petrograd to police the citizens
Many soldiers mutinied or deserted the Imperial Army
There was a failed military coup aimed at overthrowing the Czar
The unrest inspired soldiers to fight for their fellow citizens
13
What was the primary focus of Nazi propaganda in the 1930s?
support democratic ideals
blame Germany's problems on Jews
encourage Germans to work hard
14
In the late 1980s, Gorbachev began to relax control. How did this contribute to the reunification of Germany?
E. Germany invaded W. Germany & established a unified German republic
E. Germans criticized leadership & called for destruction of B. Wall
W. Germany invaded E. Germany & established a unified German republic
W. Germans criticized leadership & called for destruction of B. Wall
15
The rise of communism in Russia in the early 1900s led to which development?
the withdrawal of Russia from World War I
the granting of independence to former colonies
the privatization of major industries
the complete collapse of the Russian economy
16
What was France MOST interested in during the negotiation of the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I?
convincing Germany to join the League of Nations
weakening Germany to prevent future attacks
helping the German economy recover quickly
reducing the strength of the German navy
17
What caused France and the United Kingdom to declare war on Germany in World War II?
Germany invaded the two countries' ally Poland
Germany started building concentration camps.
Germany broke the terms of the Treaty of Versailles
Germany took away the rights of its Jewish citizens.
18
By the end of WWII the genocide of 6 million European Jews by the Nazis was known as...
the rise of Nazism.
the Propaganda Party.
Anti-Semitism
the Holocaust.
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Who led the Bolshevik Party during the Russian Revolution and became the first leader of the Soviet Union?
Benito Mussolini
Vladimir Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Adolf Hitler

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