Bolshevik leaders sought peace with Germany (1917) because the new Russian government

Wanted to retain power and avoid German occupation

Why were the leaders of Western Europe surprised by the events addressed in this cartoon?

The nations were on opposite ends of the political spectrum

The Nuremberg laws were partly responsible for

The occurrence of the Holocaust

In the 30's and 40's Nazi's in Germany and fascists in Italy promoted policies that emphasized

National and racial superiority

Between WWI and WWII, fascism appealed to many people in Europe because fascism

Offered simple solutions to complex problems

One similarity between Otto Von Bismark and Adolf Hitler was that each

Used warfare as an instrument of national policy

Which statement best describes the political situation in the Soviet Union after Lenin died

A power struggle developed among Communist Party leaders

Which is a valid conclusion based on the study of the Holocaust?

Savage acts can be committed by an advanced society

Which was a fundamental principle expressed by the war crimes tribunal at Nuremburg after WWII

Leaders and their followers were accountable for the actions

Germans became disconnected with the Weimar Republic in the 1930's because of which statement

Germany was experiencing widespread economic depression

The primary defense used by most Nazi's tried at the Nuremberg trials was that they had been

Following order given by their superiors

Which statement about the Weimar Republic before November 1933 is best supported by the chart

Many differnet parties were represented at the Reichstag

Which resulted from the political confusion and instability in Europe between WWI and WWII?

Emergence of totalitarian regimes in some European countries

Which principle was established by the Nuremburg Trials after WWII?

People r punishable for their part in state sponsored crimes

During the 1930's the Nazi party received support from the German people because it promised to

Improve economic conditions in Germany

The French Revolution, the Chinese Revolution, and the Bolshevik Revolution all

Were motivated by a desire to overthrow a monarch

Which practice was similar under the rule of Bolsheviks in Russia and the Nazi party in Germany

Limiting government opposition through intimidation and fear

Which is a secondary source of information about the period between world wars I and II?

A Passage in a social studies textbook on the munich pact

Which statement best describes Europe just before Word War I?

The formation of opposing alliance systems increase distrust

Between the Meiji Restoration-WWII, Japan tried to fix its problem of low natural resources by

Establishing a policy of imperialism

Which situation contributed to Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany after World War I?

Feelings of hate caused by economic and political crises

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1
Bolshevik leaders sought peace with Germany (1917) because the new Russian government
Decided to join forces with Germany and the Central Powers
Wanted to retain power and avoid German occupation
Wanted to control the Baltic Sea and a warm water port
Wanted to focus its troops on its war with Turkey
2
The holocaust in Europe and the treatment of Armenians in the Ottoman Empire were examples of
Genocide
Divine Right
Socialism
Imperialism
3
Why were the leaders of Western Europe surprised by the events addressed in this cartoon?
The Soviet Union previously had relations with Great Britain
The nations were on opposite ends of the political spectrum
The Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were both democratic
Since 1935 the Soviet Union had supported isolationism
4
The Nuremberg laws were partly responsible for
Increased nationalism among minorities living in Germany
The creation of a classless German society
The extension of citizenship to minority group members
The occurrence of the Holocaust
5
In the 30's and 40's Nazi's in Germany and fascists in Italy promoted policies that emphasized
National and racial superiority
Worldwide Communist revolutions
International peacekeeping efforts
Economic cooperation in Europe
6
Between WWI and WWII, fascism appealed to many people in Europe because fascism
Promoted international cooperation
Opposed racism and antisemitism
Offered simple solutions to complex problems
Rejected nationalism and militarism
7
One similarity between Otto Von Bismark and Adolf Hitler was that each
Formed an alliance with Japan during war
Used warfare as an instrument of national policy
Followed a policy of nonalignment in foreign affairs
Supported communist ideals
8
Which statement best describes the political situation in the Soviet Union after Lenin died
Popular elections were held to elect a new General Secretary
A power struggle developed among Communist Party leaders
The nation adopted a constitutional monarchy
Trotsky and his followers assumed full control of the gov.
9
Which is a valid conclusion based on the study of the Holocaust?
People should not become involved in partisan politics
Savage acts can be committed by an advanced society
World opinion is effective in stopping genocide
Commanders cannot be held responsible for their war crimes
10
In which period was the Tsar of Russia and his family killed by the Bolsheviks?
During WWII
During the Napoleonic Wars
After Mao Zedong came to power
After the Russian Revolution
11
Which was a fundamental principle expressed by the war crimes tribunal at Nuremburg after WWII
Germans acting for Germany cannot be punished for those acts
Leaders and their followers were accountable for the actions
No action is a crime if it happens during wartime
National orders followed during war are not punishable after
12
Which policy did the "nursemaids" use to keep the "baby" quiet?
imperialism
militarism
isolation
Appeasement
13
Germans became disconnected with the Weimar Republic in the 1930's because of which statement
German population growth created shortage of basic needs
Germany had refused to join the League of Nations
German leaders were not elected by universal suffrage
Germany was experiencing widespread economic depression
14
Which event caused Emperor to announce that he was "only human after all"?
Defeat of the Japanese in WWII
Conclusion of Russo-Japanese War
His overthrow by communist forces
Signing of the Versailles Treaty
15
The primary defense used by most Nazi's tried at the Nuremberg trials was that they had been
Carrying out universal ethical principles
Serving the good of humanity
Reflecting the popular will of their society
Following order given by their superiors
16
Which statement about the Weimar Republic before November 1933 is best supported by the chart
Many differnet parties were represented at the Reichstag
Diverse political ideas were discouraged by the government
Political representation of various groups was limited
The social democrats continued to gain support
17
Japan decided to never again use war or military conflict to settle disputes after
Japan's emergence as an economic superpower
United Nations sanctions against Japan
Japan's defeat in WWII
Japan's involvement in the Persian Gulf War
18
Before World War II, Great Britain adopted a policy of appeasement to
Demilitarize the frontiers of France and former Soviet Union
Avoid war with Germany
Promote democracy in Eastern Europe
Form an alliance with Italy
19
Which resulted from the political confusion and instability in Europe between WWI and WWII?
Adoption of a policy of isolation by most European countries
Stationing of United States troops in European countries
Creation of a united western Europe
Emergence of totalitarian regimes in some European countries
20
Which principle was established by the Nuremburg Trials after WWII?
War crimes are sometimes justified
People r punishable for their part in state sponsored crimes
War-crimes trials can only be held in neutral nations
Democracy can be promoted in formerly totalitarian nations
21
During the 1930's the Nazi party received support from the German people because it promised to
Utilize international organizations to solve German problems
Promote policies that ensure ethnic equality
Improve economic conditions in Germany
Abide by the Versailles treaty
22
The French Revolution, the Chinese Revolution, and the Bolshevik Revolution all
Were motivated by a desire to overthrow a monarch
Led directly to the establishment of Communism
Were led by ruthless dictators
Established a higher standard of living for the middle class
23
Which practice was similar under the rule of Bolsheviks in Russia and the Nazi party in Germany
Increasing the power of the middle class
Permitting a series of multiparty nations
Limiting government opposition through intimidation and fear
Establishing communism in their respective nations
24
Which is a secondary source of information about the period between world wars I and II?
Adolf Hitler's autobiography, Mein Kampf
The Treaty of Versailles
One of President Franklin Roosevelt's Fireside Chats
A Passage in a social studies textbook on the munich pact
25
The harsh conditions imposed by the treaty of Versailles helped lay the foundation for the
Division of Korea along the 38th parallel
Bolshevik Revolution in Russia
Rise of fascism in Germany
Uprisings during the French Revolution
26
Which statement best describes Europe just before Word War I?
The communist nations promoted violent revolutions in Europe
European leaders resorted to appeasement to settle conflicts
The isolation of England and France ensures no hostility
The formation of opposing alliance systems increase distrust
27
Which slogan expressed the ideals of the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917?
Bread, Land, and Peace
Land and Liberty
Nationalism, Democracy, and the People's Livliehood
Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity
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Between the Meiji Restoration-WWII, Japan tried to fix its problem of low natural resources by
Cooperating with the soviet union to gain needed resources
Exporting agricultural products in exchange for new tech.
Establishing a policy of imperialism
Building nuclear power plants
29
Which situation contributed to Adolf Hitler's rise to power in Germany after World War I?
Violence and terrorism promoted by Germany's former enemies
Support of Hitler by the Social Democrats in the Reichstag
Refusal by league of nations to admit Germany as a member
Feelings of hate caused by economic and political crises

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