Mr Grismores Second Semester Final

The Cold War was mainly a contest between which two nations?

Why did Hitler sign the German-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact?

What impact did technological advances have on industry?

a group of oil-producing countries that work together to set the price of oil so they can make a profit.

Which nations came to be known as the Axis powers after they signed a mutual defense treaty in 1940?

What was the major impact of the Scientific Revolution?

the philosophy that states humans are capable of great accomplishments, are not inherently bad, and deserve things

a wave of revolutions that swept through North Africa and the Middle East in 2011

Absolute monarchs believed that their power must not be argued against because

A failed rebellion in 1857-1858 led by a group of Indian soldiers against the rule of the British East India Company

The genocide which killed approximately Ilmillion people in Europe from 1933-1945; the primary group targeted were Jews

South African anti-apartheid statesman who served as the nation’s first black democratically elected president (in 1994)

This international organization was intended to protect the members against aggression following World War II.

agreement made between the citizens and the government whereby citizens follow laws in exchange for the government prote

During the Holodomor:

An international organization of European countries focused on common economic, social, and security policies.

The development of an increasingly integrated global economy marked especially by free trade, free flow capital, etc

Over time, the Treaty of Versailles led to

Nazi Germany leaders stood trial for war crimes and crimes against humanity.

Overthrew the French revolutionary government (The Directory) to become emperor of France in 1804.

The practice of misapplying the biological evolutionary language of Charles Darwin to politics

hatred of or prejudice against Jewish people.

German statesman who helped unify Germany.

Which civilization dominated modern-day Mexico before they met the Spanish

Which event sparked WWI?

In the following a policy of appeasement, Britain and France were taking what controversial action(s)?

Former slave and military genius who led the fight for Haiti’s Independence.

economic philosophy popular during colonialism where countries viewed trade as a win/lose exchange.

Nations located mostly in Latin America, Asia, and Africa that were economically poor and politically unstable

the governmental philosophy where rulers have no limits on their power

A ruler who had unrestricted power but believed in creating systems that treated his people equally

the belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability

The repayment of war debt required by the Treaty of Versailles caused great suffering in

when companies open factories or parts of their business in a different country since it is cheaper than paying workers

Spanish invader during the colonial period

Who is Mao’s ideal citizen?

Venezuelan statesman who led South American colonies to revolt against Spanish rule.

This is the only country in the history of the world established by a slave rebellion

How was the Holocaust/Shoah different than other genocides?

The political philosophy that workers should own the means of production in order to eliminate exploitation.

Why did Spain sponsor a voyage West and not another European country?

During the age of imperialism, this country controlled much of the modern-day country Democratic Republic of Congo

he led China away from a planned economy and encouraged foreign investments and technology;

How did what the Americans did to Japan in 1853 contribute to starting WWi in 1941

South African anti-apartheid statesman who served as the nation’s first black democratically elected president (in 1994)

How did the Industrial Revolution affect cities?

During the Holocaust/Shoah, all of the following groups were targets EXCEPT:

The political philosophy that employs extreme nationalism, totalitarian, and the silencing of dissent

The Balkans were an important location in the lead-up to World War I because