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AP World History Modern Unit 7 (Global Conflicts) 1900 to Present Day
AP World History Modern Unit 7 (Global Conflicts) 1900 to Present Day
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1
What is the BEST description of the point of view of the Italian artist who drew this poster?
Japan's attack on the US Navy at Pearl Harbor would bring victory to Axis.
Japan was LITERALLY fighting World War 2 with Samurais as their main weapon
Japan was a weak nation with unimportant victories for the Axis war effort.
Japan's invasion of China would get resources for the Axis.
2
Mussolini (Italy) & Hitler (Germany) were both
Fascists
, but how did they differ?
Germany sought to expand while Italy avoided imperialism.
Germany became communist while Italy stayed fascist.
Germany used 'race-hate' more than Italy.
Germany was a single-party state while Italy was democratic.
3
At WW2's end, the Allies, and later all nations, signed a charter to create a peace-keeping body called
The United Nations
The League of Nations
The European Economic Community
The Nuremberg Trials
4
The German point of view toward the Treaty of Versailles was MOSTLY
hatred that they were forced to sign and lost so much.
accepting the guilt of causing the war.
distrust of the allied leaders to keep their promises.
hope for a permanent peace.
5
Germany, Japan, and Italy were all similar (and formed the Axis alliance) because they all
hated Jews and wished to unleash genocide on them.
had ambitions to expand their empires in Afro-Eurasia.
strongly supported Enlightened democracy.
were willing to be peaceful in the League of Nations.
6
It wasn't ALL bad in the interwar years. The 20s weren't so bad. For example, how did women benefit POLITICALLY?
New technologies resulted in new consumerism for the home.
Many had to give up outside work for men returning from war.
The "flapper" style subverted traditional gender roles of femininity.
"Suffrage" movements gained voting rights for many women.
7
Which nation ended up
LOSING
World War 2 in Europe?
Germany
The United States of America
Great Britain
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (aka Russia)
8
Japan and Germany had similar reasons for starting WW2 in Asia and Europe because they both
wanted to establish themselves as the "Master Race"
gained land/resources through force, causing global tension
were driven by rivalry with the United States
felt wronged by WW1's Treaty of Versailles
9
Which argued that the response to the Depression should be a strong dictator who'd order private companies what to do?
Communist five year plans
Laissez-faire capitalist
Fascist corporatist
Democratic socialist
10
By getting into WW1 & 2 at the end, and winning them both, the effect of the wars on the US was
it encouraged Communist revolutions around the world.
its power was so strengthened that it became a GLOBAL "superpower."
it trusted the U.N.'s peace-keeping & reduced the military.
it started on a path of "isolationism" from the world.
11
Which cause of war between 1900 to 1945 was this author opposed to?
Alliances-Giolitti opposed making alliances with other nations.
Militarism-Giolitti opposed spending on the military
Nationalism-Giolitti opposed the idea of the 1871 unification of Italy
Imperialism-Giolitti opposed expanding the Italian empire
12
After Allied victory, they were stunned by the Holocaust. Top Nazi leaders and some German soldiers were
forgiven if they paid compensation to the surviving victims.
tried, found guilty, and most executed at "Nuremberg Trials"
invited to sign the charter of the United Nations.
pardoned of all their crimes in an effort to keep the peace.
13
As a long term cause of the Great Depression, why did the end of World War 1 lead to job losses for some?
government military spending stayed the same
governments increased their military spending
government military spending fell
14
What was the event that "sparked" World War 1 in July of 1914?
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor
Assassination of Austria's leader by a Serbian terrorist
The German attack on the nation of Poland
The German attack on a passenger ship called the Lusitania
15
This source could BEST be used as evidence to prove that the main reason for Hitler's popularity in 1934 was
use of violence, fear, and intimidation by secret police.
support of the German Enlightenment ideals of freedom & equality.
support for Hitler's racial and anti-Jewish policies.
faith that Hitler could solve problems & revive German nationalism.
16
What likely explains the point of view of this man towards war?
He doubted Germany's unity as a nation in the face of French power.
He was a general and knew war, and he didn't like what he saw coming.
His confidence in the alliance system made him sure war would be short.
He was convinced that France was more industrialized than Germany.
17
This cartoon shows which of these THEMATIC reasons was a key reason the Russians beat the German blitzkrieg?
Social
Economic
Political
Environmental
18
How does Germany's emergence as a
NATION
after 1870 help explain the World Wars?
Germany maintained the existing balance of power.
Germany provided stability & peaceful leadership to Europe.
Germany disrupted the balance of power in Europe.
Germany was the lone superpower of both wars.
19
Before 1900, older empires dominated the political order. By the end of
WW1
all of the following changes happened
EXCEPT
A defeated Ottoman Empire lost territory & became the nation of Turkey.
The British Empire collapsed and all of its colonies became independent.
The Central powers of Germany and Austria lost their empires.
An exhausted Russia had a revolution which installed a Communist government
20
What point of view toward the war is seen in this photo of volunteers in Britain declared war on Germany?
widespread enthusiasm for war.
cynical disillusionment with war.
universal opposition to war.
general indifference toward war.
21
In center of document are leaders of Austria (right) & Germany (left), demonstrating that WW1 expanded because of
MILITARISM
ALLIANCES
IMPERIALISM
NATIONALISM
22
Examine this quote. Which philosophical ideals would the author REJECT?
Imperialism
The Enlightenment
Militarism
Social Darwinism
23
The Treaty of Sevres resulted in the creation of the nation of
Turkey
and the breakup of the_______________.
German Empire
Ottoman Empire
Russian Empire
Austrian Empire
24
Europe's empires relied on colonial soldiers during WW1. What was the long term result of this decision?
Most deaths occurred in trenches in Africa and Asia.
These soldiers created nationalist independence movements back home.
All colonies immediately staged revolutions in 1918.
The unity of WW1 strengthened the old European empires.
25
Which type of document would be MOST helpful to discover the motives of those who BEGAN the Holocaust?
USSR Communist propaganda posters
Diaries written by Jewish survivors
Official documents of the Nazi leadership in 1939
US army reports about concentration camps
26
Which philosophy argued for total government ownership of all private property and equal distribution of wealth?
Laissez-faire capitalist
Fascist corporatist
Communism
Democratic socialist
27
What's the BEST definition of "Total War"?
The total resources of a nation, human and material, are used in war
Being a man means that you need to totally support war.
All part of the government must totally support war.
Military troops need to totally commit themselves to war.
28
Which nation that fought in World War 2 was known for the "Blitzkrieg" strategy of warfare?
Germany
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
29
The effect of World War 2 on the USSR (Russia) after 1945 was that
its power was strengthened and they became a Communist "superpower."
it abandoned Communism as a model for its economy.
Nationalism broke it apart into multiple separate national republics.
it continued its alliance with the USA and Great Britain.
30
This drawing by a French-Jewish survivor of a concentration camp could be BEST used by a historian to prove that
As it was occured, nobody outside Poland knew that genocide was happening.
Nazis used propaganda to convince collaborators to agree to genocide.
The Nazis industrialized the process of genocide, killing on a mass scale.
Germany was the only nation who has ever used genocide to kill minorities.
31
As part of the terms of the Treaty of Versailles, Germany had to do all of the following
EXCEPT
:
Reduce their military
Admit they caused WW1
Unify with Austria
Pay reparations ($) to the victors
32
This postcard called "The Lost Colonies" would BEST show that one source of German anger at the treaty was that
they had to limit their military
they had to admit they caused WW1
they had to give over their empire to Britain and France
they had to pay war reparations ($) to France
33
WW1's major battles were in France and Russia along miles of defensive lines. This was called
Firebombing
Genocide
Blitzkrieg
Trench Warfare
34
This German book cover entitled "The English Beast" tried to make readers fear
The pride that British people had in their NATION.
The IMPERIAL expansion of the British Empire into Africa
The British Empire's MILITARISM
The ALLIANCE the British Empire had with Russia
35
What was the peace agreement that ended World War 1 called?
The Treaty of Versailles
The Marshall Plan
The League of Nations
The United Nations
36
Who used
MILITARISM
the MOST to stimulate their economy in response to the Depression?
Russia
Germany
Japan
Italy
37
Looking forward, which weapon evolved to become the most deadly for CIVILIANS living in the cities of WW2?
Machine guns
Tanks
Airplanes
Battleships
38
What cause of WW1 was used as a motivational tool in this poster to get the recruits seen in the last photo?
Alliances
Imperialism
Nationalism
Militarism
39
Which point of view would have been HAPPIEST with the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Woodrow Wilson-sought peace with self-determination for all.
George Clemenceau-wanted to punish Germany to rebuild France
Charles 1st-sought continued alliance of Austria & Germany.
Vladimir Lenin-sought a global communist revolution.
40
These photos demonstrate a similarity between US and German responses to the Depression because
Both created a Communist government that owned all land.
Both relied exclusively on free market Capitalism.
Both showed a faith in government work projects.
Both granted increasing workplace rights for the worker.
41
Which cause of World War 1 would this author argue
MOST
motivated Germans to volunteer to fight?
ALLIANCES
NATIONALISM
MILITARISM
IMPERIALISM
42
Which Asian empire finally fell in 1910, and was later invaded in its heartland-Manchuria-by the empire of Japan?
The Chinese Qing Dynasty
The Russian Empire
The British Empire
The Ottoman Empire
43
This depiction of a German bombing raid over London shows that a DIFFERENCE between WW1 and WW2 was
In WW2, allies were able to beat Germany quicker than WW1.
In WW2, people were more enthusiastic about war than in WW1.
In WW2, there was more targeting of civilians than in WW1.
In WW2, trenches & defensive war were used more than in WW1.
44
At WW2's end, Europe was devastated. How did the US respond?
It became an "isolationist" nation again and forgot Europe.
Its "Marshall Plan" aided Europe to promote economic growth.
It embraced Communism as a solution to Europe's problems.
It forced Germany to pay reparations for damages in the war.
45
Japan's invasion of _________ in 1937 began World War 2 in Asia.
Russia
Australia
Pearl Harbor
China
46
This photo collage demonstrates that the greatest problem of the Great Depression for the average person was
The loss of value in their stock accounts
The closure of banks
A severe lack of employment opportunities
Rapid inflation in the prices they paid at the store
47
One effect of the wars on Europe's former colonies was that
they rejected imperialism & declared national independence.
they all formed alliances with the U.S.A. to become capitalist.
they all used the USSR's communism as a model for economics.
they fully embraced Europe and rejoined the old empires.
48
"Blitzkrieg" enabled Germany to conquer & occupy many nations quickly. Which of these tactics
WAS NOT
part of Blitzkrieg
Conserving the infantry soldier to encircle after the enemy was weak.
Quick moving tank formations that overwhelmed enemy lines.
Digging defensive trenches along the borders of Germany.
Controlling the air by using planes and bombers to attack cities.
49
And then...it got depressing. Like, really depressing. In October 1929 the Global Depression began when
Trade dried up between Europe and America.
Germany's debts led it to devalue its currency.
Prices fell for goods produced in Europe's colonies.
Stock prices fell 70% on the US Stock Exchange.
50
This chart demonstrates that the effect of the U.S.A.'s occupation of Germany and Japan after WW2 was
both nations returned to fascism and militarism.
both nations had security so could focus on economic growth.
both nations became Communist allies of the USSR.
both nations went into a deep Depression.
51
What would BEST explain the change in European attitudes that took place immediately AFTER 1945?
The victories by Germany during the war convinced them of Nazi power.
They were ready to abandon all nationalism in favor of a borderless union.
The Depression convinced them only a dictator could fix the economy.
They had seen fascism, didn't like it, and were ready to rebuild nations.
52
This newspaper announces the start of World War 2 in Europe, but it's missing the nation Germany attacked. Who was it?
Russia (aka USSR)
Poland/the Polish
Great Britain/the British
France/the French
53
How would you BEST explain why these African soldiers were training for the trenches of WW1?
Their independent nations were allied with the empires of Europe.
Social Darwinism had convinced them that European civilization was better.
The war so weakened Europe that they saw an opportunity to take land there.
As part of a European Empire, they were expected to fight for the empire.
54
This photo of
Las Soldaderas
who fought in the Mexican Revolution (1910 to 1920) could best be used to illustrate
The effects of Revolution: a new government & more liberal Constitution
The causes of the Revolution: anger at the dictator Porfirio Diaz
The social changes of the era as women participated in 'total war.'
The differences in weapons used by Revolutionary vs. Government forces
55
What best explains the reason that Serbians were willing to take on a bigger empire in this era?
NATIONALISM-They were asserting their identity & power as a new nation.
IMPERIALISM-They dreamed of creating an EMPIRE in Austria.
ALLIANCES-They wanted to rejoin with the old Ottoman Empire.
MILITARISM-They dreamed of beating Austria in battle.
56
These German kids gathered their moms' excess pots and pans for the war effort. What's the BEST vocab term for this?
Total War
Trench Warfare
Blitzkrieg
Industrialization
57
Which philosophy argued the response to Depression should be
NO
government action because the economy would heal itself?
Communist five year plans
Fascist corporatist
Laissez-faire capitalist
Democratic socialist
58
This document would MOST provide evidence for which cause of World War 1? (hint-look...at...the...title!)
Nationalism
Militarism
Imperialism
Alliances
59
They all led to increased levels of wartime casualties, but which killed the most soldiers in the trenches of WW1?
Tanks
Battleships
Machine guns
Airplanes
60
How was Japan treated by the US and Allies after WW2?
Japan was left alone to continue its imperial militarism.
Japan was occupied, given aid, and adopted democratic laws.
Japan was punished severely and became a colony of China.
Japan was forced to accept Communism by the occupying USSR.
61
In 1917, in the middle of WW1, Lenin promised
"peace, bread, & land"
which sparked a
COMMUNIST
revolution in
France
England
Italy
Russia
62
How did those
IN FAVOR
of dropping the Atomic Bomb on Japan respond to the argument made by this author in paragraph 2?
Japan hasn't surrendered yet, why would they surrender after seeing a test?
Why? After war the US will have no interest in international peace anyway.
We should totally destroy ALL Japanese cities with atomic bombs.
Our allies in World War 2 wouldn't want us to defeat the Japanese.
63
Which philosophy said a jobs program paid for by taxes on the private economy was the best response to the Depression?
Fascist corporatist
Communist five year plans
Democratic socialist
Laissez-faire capitalist
64
A person AGAINST the dropping of the Atomic bomb on Hiroshima and Nagasaki would have made which of these arguments?
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor first. The American people demand revenge!
Japan could fall to Russia; dropping the bomb ensures they surrender to USA
Using the bomb makes it less likely that we'd have to use men to invade.
Japan is beaten. Using the bomb will kill too many & set off an arms race.
65
Remember the 1939 cartoon? Only 1 year later, in 1940, the same artist drew this cartoon. How had his tone changed?
He was now in favor of Nazism.
He believed that peace was near.
He viewed blitzkrieg as unstoppable.
He saw that determined men could stop blitzkrieg.
66
The artist's tone in this cartoon from 1939 can best be characterized as
Revulsion toward German "genocide" toward Jewish peoples.
Determination to keep America "isolationist" and out of WW2.
Awe at the seemingly unstoppable German "blitzkrieg."
Hatred that the allies had "appeased" Germany so long.
67
This editorial cartoon from 1898 could be used by a historian to demonstrate that a long term cause of war was
Alliances
Militarism
Nationalism
Imperialism
