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Why were the Balkans referred to as the 'powder keg of Europe' prior to World War I? #11
Economic prosperity
Strong military alliances
Nationalism caused conflict
Central location
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What was the Iron Curtain, and what did it represent? #32
Division of Europe (Communist/Non-Communist)
Communist unity
Economic prosperity
Global military power
3
How did Imperialism lead to WWI? #15
Increased military budgets
Political instability
Stronger alliances
Competition for colonies
4
What was the purpose of the U.S. island-hopping strategy during World War II? #28
Eliminate all Japanese resistance
Destroy Japanese cities
Blockade Japan's economy
Capture strategic islands within range of Japan
5
What were the two military options considered by the U.S. to end World War II? #29
Invasion, atomic bombs
Blockade, negotiation
Peace treaties, economic sanctions
Ground war, air strikes
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Describe the effectiveness of trench warfare in WWI. #7
Quick strategic movements
Swift victories
Stalemate, high casualties
Effective for mobility
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What were the primary causes of The Russian Revolution? #3
economic class warfare
differing nationalities and cultures
Political reforms
weak national military
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How did the Yalta Conference affect relations between the United States and the Soviet Union? #31
Military alliances
Economic rivalry
distrust
suspicion
9
What event led to Russia's withdrawal from World War I? #1
Bolsheviks
October Revolution
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Stalingrad
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What was the reason Hitler wanted to expand his territory? #21
Religious expansion
More space
Military dominance
Economic growth
11
What were the Germans able to do with their forces upon the Russians signing the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk? #4
Shift to Western Front
Attack the Allies in Africa
Strengthen the Eastern Front
Withdraw from France
12
How did nuclear testing lead to increased tensions during the Cold War? #37
Arms race
Military alliances
Treaty negotiations
Diplomacy
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What German action caused significant civilian casualties in Great Britain during World War II? #27
D-Day landings
Invasion of Poland
The Blitz
The Battle of the Bulge
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What was the result of the U.S. victory in the Battle of Okinawa? #25
End of U.S. Pacific operations
Japanese mainland invasion preparation
Defeat of the Axis Powers
Destruction of Japanese fleet
15
The Cold War began due to confrontations over post-WWII decisions made about which part of the world? #33
Africa
South America
Eastern Europe
Asia
16
What factor helped Fidel Castro seize power in Cuba? #41
U.S. intervention
Military coup
Economic collapse
Government corruption
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What was the result of Stalin’s policy of agricultural collectivization? #5
flourishing agricultural market
efficient private farms
Famine in Ukraine
Increase in grain production
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Which world leader drafted the proposal for the League of Nations? #13
Winston Churchill
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Joseph Stalin
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How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand contribute to the start of World War I? #12
Caused the Balkan Wars
Neutralized Serbia
Chain reaction of alliances
Triggered German invasion
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Who holds power in fascism? #20
Dictator
The military
The church
The people
21
What were the major terms in the Treaty of Versailles? #8
Germany surrendered its overseas colonies
the German army was limited to 10,000 men
No reparations for Germany
Germany had to accept sole responsibility for the war
22
What term best describes the power the Soviet Union exerted over neighboring countries in Eastern Europe? #40
Sphere of Influence
U.S. influence
Global control
Neutrality
23
What did Mussolini, Hitler, and Stalin use to eliminate criticism of the government? #19
Military dictatorship
Public trials
Censorship
Free press
24
How did the partition of Korea after World War II contribute to the start of a major conflict in the Cold War? #38
U.S. support of North Korea
Soviet occupation
Korean reunification
Created Korean boundary
25
What was Benito Mussolini's fascist movement in Italy focused on achieving? #18
Roman Empire
Economic equality
National unity
International peace
26
What were the two superpowers during the Cold War? #34
United States, Germany
China, United States
United States, Soviet Union
Soviet Union, Japan
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Why was the Berlin Blockade important to U.S.-Soviet relations? #36
Peace agreement
Mutual trade agreement
Resolution of differences
Challenged postwar stability
28
How did the Zimmerman Note affect U.S. foreign policy? #10
U.S. enters WWI
Neutral stance
Diplomatic resolution
Peace talks with Germany
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What were the 'MAIN' causes of World War I? #14
Nationalism
Militarism
Alliances
Imperialism
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Which nation suffered the most human losses during World War II and experienced a 'scorched earth' retreat? #23
United States
Germany
Japan
Soviet Union
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What factor caused Germany's currency to lose its value after World War I? #9
Foreign debt
League of Nations
Reparation Payments
Satellite States
32
What was Hitler's plan with the Battle of Britain from July to September 1940? #24
Invade Britain directly
Use atomic Weapons
Destroy morale
Use chemical weapons
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What was the purpose of the Truman Doctrine? #35
Isolationism
Establishment of NATO
Support for democracy
Containment of communism
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What belief did Japan have when they invaded Manchuria? #22
Racial Superiority
Expansion of democracy
Foreign alliances
Peaceful negotiations
35
Why is the invasion of Normandy considered a turning point in World War II? #26
First use of nuclear weapons
Defeat of Italy
Started Island Hopping
Gave Allies a position in Western Europe
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What were the terms of the Nazi-Soviet Pact? #30
Military alliance
Political revolution
division of Poland
Economic cooperation
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What was one reason for the use of dirigibles (airships) in World War I? #6
Transport troops
Bombing raids
Gather intel
Weather observation
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How did the Great Depression lead to the rise of totalitarian regimes? #17
Expansion of democracy
U.S. support of dictatorships
New technology
Economic instability
39
Who did the White Army want to remove from power during Russia's civil war? #2
Tsarists
V.I. Lenin
Allied Forces
Mensheviks
40
What caused the Great Depression? #16
Increased industrial production
war debts
Nations borrowed money
globally interconnected economies
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The Democratic alliance was NATO, what was the Communist alliance called? #39
East Asian Alliance
People's Front
Soviet Bloc
Warsaw Pact
