Immigrants who settled in new regions during the 19th century attempted to adjust to their new lives by . . . .

Creating and living in ethnic enclaves (i.e. Chinatown)

Why did the cold war start?

Russia wanted to spread communism and the US wanted to spread democracy

What was appeasement, a policy used by Britain under Neville Chamberlain in the interwar years?

Making concessions to Germany to avoid war

In 1900-Present, medical and scientific advances led to...

An increase in human population

Who were the Allied powers of World War II?

Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S., and China

What factors contributed to the Russian Revolutions of 1917?

Lack of food, workers suffering, incompetence of elites

Why were there 'proxy wars' during the Cold War?

Because 'total war' by 2 superpowers would have caused WW3.

What was the Holocaust?

The Holocaust was an attempt by the Nazis to destroy the Jewish people.

The rise of Authoritarians during the interwar period is largely attributed to...

economic depression and increased nationalism.

In what respects were Chinese and Russian ways of modernization similar?

Both enacted a 5 year plan for modernization attempts

What is decolonization?

granting countries their independence

How is global power structure characterized from 1900-Present?

Bipolar struggle between opposing economic ideologies

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1
The cartoon above shows the failure of what during the inter-war years?
League of Nations
United States
Reparations
Treaty of Versailles
2
Immigrants who settled in new regions during the 19th century attempted to adjust to their new lives by . . . .
Eating new fusion types of food
Taking citizenship exams as quickly as possible
Creating and living in ethnic enclaves (i.e. Chinatown)
Persecuting other immigrants in an attempt to fit in
3
Why did the cold war start?
The soviets wanted influence in Latin America
China supported the Axis powers during WW2
Russia wanted to spread communism and the US wanted to spread democracy
It happened because of the Nazi's surrender after the A Bomb
4
During World War II, the leader of the Soviet Union was...
John Lennon
Vladimir Putin
Karl Marx
Josef Stalin
5
How did the Korean War escalate Cold War tensions?
It was a proxy war
Led to the bombing of Pearl Harbour
Caused the US to declare war on the USSR
Caused the US to use the atomic bomb for the first time
6
What was appeasement, a policy used by Britain under Neville Chamberlain in the interwar years?
Granting more autonomy in the colonies
An attempt to become closer to former enemies
Making concessions to Germany to avoid war
Staying on the US's side by pandering to them
7
In 1900-Present, medical and scientific advances led to...
Debate over the advances emerged
An increase in human population
A decrease in human population b/c of intro to new diseases
None of the above
8
Movement to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine
Arab-nationalism
Zionism
Hamas
Al-Jazeera
9
Who were the Allied powers of World War II?
Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S., and China
Britain, France, Ottomans, and China
France, Germany, Italy
Britain, France, Soviet Union, U.S., and Germany
10
What factors contributed to the Russian Revolutions of 1917?
Lack of food, workers suffering, incompetence of elites
Severe inequality of the people, people wanting a democracy
High food prices, the Provisional Government
Inbreeding of the monarchy, no morals, bad economy
11
Why were there 'proxy wars' during the Cold War?
Because 'total war' by 2 superpowers would have caused WW3.
Because of the '5 year' economic plans of communist nations.
Because of the growth of the 'peace movement' during Vietnam
Because 8 nations have developed nuclear weapons.
12
Considered the hottest point on the cold war
Contra - Iran affair
Gorbachev visit to the U.S.A
Cuban missile crisis
Nuclear testing in harrisona
13
What was the Holocaust?
the systematic attempt to wipe out an entire people
The Holocaust was an attempt by the Nazis to destroy the Jewish people.
Discrimination or violent hostility directed at Jews
when hitler was born.
14
Who was the Cold War between?
Russia and Czechoslovakia
Western Bloc and Southern Bloc
France and United States
Eastern Bloc and Western Bloc
15
What was NOT an economic problem during the interwar period?
Widespread unemployment
US stock market crash
German hyperinflation
High British reparation dues
16
What were the competing ideologies during the Cold War?
Fascism VS Communism
Democracy VS Capitalism
Democracy/Capitalism VS Isolation
Communism VS Capitalism
17
When Did The Cold War Start/or End?
1945
1921
1976
1991
18
The rise of Authoritarians during the interwar period is largely attributed to...
the increased belief of self determination.
the League of Nations favoring dictatorships to democracies.
economic depression and increased nationalism.
successful economies that sprang up in communist countries.
19
Which of these was taken over by Hideki Tojo during the InterWar?
1
3
4
2
20
In what respects were Chinese and Russian ways of modernization similar?
Both enacted a 10 year plan for modernizing their countries
Neither country adopted technology they didn't create
Neither country decided to modernize themselves too much
Both enacted a 5 year plan for modernization attempts
21
How did the outcome of WWII lead to the Cold War?
all of the answers are correct
Korean and Vietnam wars fought over communism
Tensions between the US and the USSR because of communism
Increase in nuclear weapons in the world
22
The #1 European rationale for Imperialism was . . .
Military needs for coaling stations
White Mans Burden
Social Darwinism
Markets and Materials
23
During the interwar years Germany and Italy both became
communist dictatorships.
monarchies.
republics.
fascist dictatorships.
24
How Many Troops did Hitler use in the Invasion of Russia
3,000,000
250,000
2,500,000
500,000
25
What Treaty did Hitler Break with the Allies?
Treaty of America
Treaty of Germany
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Versailles
26
It is estimated that this many Jews were killed during the Holocaust?
6 million
9 million
11 million
15 million
27
Which of the following leaders were totalitarian?
All of the above
Hitler
Mussolini
Stalin
28
What is decolonization?
stealing loot from neighbouring ships
moving into a country
providing jobs for indigenous people
granting countries their independence
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How is global power structure characterized from 1900-Present?
An ongoing dispute between capitalism and communism
Enlightenment ideas about liberty and political legitimacy
Bipolar struggle between opposing economic ideologies
Rapid and numerous independence movements

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