the 1930s depression in Germany contributed to the rise of Nazi Germany because?

Economic hardships increased political instability

How did Harry Truman help end WWII?

he gave order to drop the atomic bombs

what is the purpose of NATO and the Warsaw Pact?

it established military alliances

Did the Truman Doctrine use military force/support or economic support to contain Communism?

it provided military support to Western European countries

which event represents the Russian revolution?

ended an autocracy and led to a civil war

what is the main idea of the Munich pact?

appeasement will save Europe from war

Appeasement is best described as what?

strategically satisfying political demands

why was the Berlin Wall constructed by the Soviets?

to keep East Germans from defecting to West Germany

what is the Iron Curtain?

boundary separating communist Europe from democratic Europe

What is the major reason why the Holocaust is considered a unique event in European history?

Genocide was organized in great detail by one country

improved relations between the Soviet Union and the U.S.

How did the Marshall Plan help stop the spread of Communism?

it offered economic aid to Western European countries

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1
The U.S. fears of Communism increased when which large country joined the communist ranks?
North Korea
Vietnam
Cambodia
China
2
Which war is associated with the Trench Warfare system?
WWII
Vietnam War
WWI
Korean War
3
the 1930s depression in Germany contributed to the rise of Nazi Germany because?
Economic hardships increased political instability
Germans were tired of the Kaiser
Germany had no allies to turn to
Germany had no where else to turn
4
How did Harry Truman help end WWII?
he advised FDR to invade mainland Japan
he advised the soviets to invade Japan
he did nothing
he gave order to drop the atomic bombs
5
What was Truman's policy during the Cold War that decreased soviet influence?
contagion
containment
appeasement
influentiality
6
what is the purpose of NATO and the Warsaw Pact?
it establish demilitarized zones
it established the Cold War
it established military boundaries
it established military alliances
7
Did the Truman Doctrine use military force/support or economic support to contain Communism?
it provided military support to Western European countries
it provided military force towards eastern europe
it did all of these
it did very little for the European countries
8
After WWI, The Treaty of Versailles forced which country to pay reparations?
France
United States
Russia
Germany
9
which event represents the Russian revolution?
did away with social structure, establishing a caste system
established a republic and privatized industry
ended the war with colonists and caused territory to be lost
ended an autocracy and led to a civil war
10
what is the main idea of the Munich pact?
freedom of the seas should be contained, no matter what
appeasement will save Europe from war
war is a necessity to maintain a balance
strength is the best defense against aggressionists
11
Where did Joseph Stalin want the British and Americans to open a 2nd front?
Normandy, France
North Africa
Rome, Italy
Cairo, Egypt
12
Which European country had a revolution in 1917?
Spain
Russia
Germany
Ireland
13
At the end of WWII which western European country refused to end its colonial rule of Vietnam?
Great Britain
Belgium
France
Spain
14
what is the policy of glorifying war and keeping an army prepared?
globalism
patriotism
militarism
humanism
15
which event is most closely related to the end of the Cold War?
Chernobyl disaster
rise of democratic Russia
rise of western migration in Europe
fall of the Berlin Wall
16
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
The Dust Bowl
The Stock Market Crash
The refridgerator
the aftermath of WWI
17
Appeasement is best described as what?
demanding like a little child
demanding fair play in war
answering someones call when you dont want to
strategically satisfying political demands
18
why was the Berlin Wall constructed by the Soviets?
because they wanted economic prosperity
because they were tired of not having people around
they wanted more competition
to keep East Germans from defecting to West Germany
19
what is the Iron Curtain?
boundary separating Japan and China
boundary separating the North and South United States
boundary separating communist Europe from democratic Europe
boundary separating North and South Korea
20
which of the two current Korea's is currently flourishing economically?
East Korea
West Korea
North Korea
South Korea
21
What is the major reason why the Holocaust is considered a unique event in European history?
Genocide was organized in great detail by one country
Because it killed less than 6 million people
Because it affected only those living in western europe
Because it was organized by all the Axis Powers
22
what South East Asian nation fought wars between Japan, France and the U.S.?
North Korea
China
Guam
Vietnam
23
The U.S. and Great Britain believed in self determination in Eastern Europe?
Maybe false
True
Possibly not false
False
24
major reason people extended their credit in the stock market during the late 1920s.
To raise the prices of goods
to start their retirement early
to make quick profits
to raise their salaries
25
what is Detente?
appeasing on country politically and economically
what is "the tent?"
appeasing one dictator from another
improved relations between the Soviet Union and the U.S.
26
How did the Marshall Plan help stop the spread of Communism?
it offered economic aid to Western European countries
it prevented the fall of West Berlin
it offered economic aid to Eastern European countries
it did very little to stop Communism

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