Which legal precedent was established in England when King John signed the Magna Carta

No leader may be above the law of the land

The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights both contained ideas about-

the protection of individual rights

New economic theories came about during the Industrial Revolution in response to

economic disparities between wealthy and the working class

Which factor contributed most to the development of the Renaissance in Italy?

City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade

How did European nations benefit from the Marshall Plan

helped nations re-establish free market practices

How did the U.S. government respond to the global depression in the 1930s

Roosevelt implemented a massive government spending program

1. A contributing factor to the start of an independence movement in the colonies was —

lack of representation of the colonists in the parliament

factor contributed to many Europeans experiencing financial depression following WWI

the expense of recovery and reparations

The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, proposed the idea that —

profits from industrialization shared by the working class

One similar result of the American and French Revolutions was that in both countries

the citizens gained more political rights

The most immediate cause of the Reformation included

Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses

How did defeat of Spain/Portugal during Napoleonic War bring political changes in Latin America

It provided Latin Americans the opportunity to rebel

How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of conflict in Europe

Nations pledged to intervene if an ally was attacked

Which action most contributed to the onset of the Scientific Revolution in 16 century Europe

Publication of new theories related to astronomy

Which contributed to the creation of new nations in the decades immediately following WWII

Independence movements among people within European colonies

Following the defeat of Napoleon, European powers came together at the Vienna in order to

restore a balance of power in Europe

One characteristic of an absolute monarchy includes

centralized control of all political processes by the ruler

The scientific advances made by Louis Pasteur helped to

prevent the spread of bacterial diseases

One way that European society was changed as a result of the Industrial Revolution included —

the emergence of a middle class and a working class

In response to poor factory/urban conditions in the 19 century, many workers started to

demand reforms in labor policies

How did ideas of Enlightenment philosophers influence political revolutions of the 18 century

ideas became incorporated into constitutional documents

One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the

establishment of British empire extending to all continents

The Crusades helped to contribute to the beginning of the European Renaissance by

facilitating the revival of trade with the East

The political revolutions of this era would not have been possible without

the support of the common people

What economic change in Europe during the Renaissance facilitated the flourishing of art?

Growth of merchant class with additional income

Which contributed to Truman's decision to drop an atomic bomb on both Hiroshima and Nagasaki

To prevent U.S. casualties in an invasion of Japan

The lives of many women and children changed during the Industrial Revolution because

women and children became wage earners in the working class

Why did the Japanese government act to create an empire on the Asian mainland during the 1930s

To acquire a steady supply of raw materials

British colonists in the Americas were familiar with limited government because —

Glorious Revolution established constitutional monarchy

Socialism developed in Europe largely because of the efforts of

reformers wanting to improve working conditions

Which of the following most contributed to start of the French Revolution

Rise of middle class that lacked representation n government

How did the Reformation change the political composition of Europe

Nobles aligned with Catholic or Protestant traditions

Which event at the conclusion of Second World War initiated the Cold War

Soviet Union refused to permit self-determination

As a result of the Renaissance, many European political powers were able to

establish large overseas colonial empires

The Crusades helped to contribute to the beginning of the European Renaissance by —

facilitating the revival of trade with the East

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1
The Enlightenment philosophers inspired later political revolution because of their support for
natural rights
imperialist policies
divine right of kings
mercantilism
2
Which legal precedent was established in England when King John signed the Magna Carta
The chief executive has the right to veto legislation
Individuals accused of a crime have a right to bail
Judges may not impose cruel punishments
No leader may be above the law of the land
3
Which historical event resulted from the 1948 Soviet blockade?
Building of the Berlin Wall
Marshall Plan for Berlin
Reunification of Berlin
Berlin Airlift
4
The Magna Carta and the English Bill of Rights both contained ideas about-
the creation of colonial assembles
the right to declare independence from an unjust ruler
the protection of individual rights
the power of government to make a social contract
5
New economic theories came about during the Industrial Revolution in response to
lack of economic power women had in industrialized societies
efforts of abolitionists to bring an end to slavery trade
demands of wealthy for laws to regulate economies
economic disparities between wealthy and the working class
6
Which factor contributed most to the development of the Renaissance in Italy?
Nobles in Italy had been military leaders in the Crusades
Catholic Church provided political stability to the region
The region had become politically unified under Italian king
City-states in Italy had become wealthy from trade
7
How did European nations benefit from the Marshall Plan
helped nations settle new immigrants at conclusion of WWII
helped nations re-establish free market practices
helped protect nations from natural hazards like flooding
helped nations improve medical technology
8
How did the U.S. government respond to the global depression in the 1930s
U.S. Armed Forces expanded rapidly to provide jobs
Congress reduced regulations of financial institutions
Treasury Department required currency to be backed by silver
Roosevelt implemented a massive government spending program
9
A new theological doctrine that emerged from the Protestant Reformation included the idea of
indulgences as forgiveness
good works
sacramental traditions
salvation by grace
10
Which Enlightenment philosopher is associated with his defense of freedom of speech?
Wollstonecraft
Voltaire
Blackstone
Montesquieu
11
Enlightenment philosophers challenged the divine right of kings when they proposed the idea of
a social contract
a fair working wage
female political participation
the nation-state
12
1. A contributing factor to the start of an independence movement in the colonies was —
a famine brought about by poor harvests in the colonies
the failure of the colonists to follow the British laws
disagreement over the use of enslaved labor in the colonies
lack of representation of the colonists in the parliament
13
Which scientist applied reason and rationality to devise his laws of motion?
Robert Boyle
Albert Einstein
James Watt
Isaac Newton
14
factor contributed to many Europeans experiencing financial depression following WWI
the expense of recovery and reparations
the strong sense of nationalism
the growing influence of communism
the lack of international economic agencies
15
The Communist Manifesto, written by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, proposed the idea that —
economic markets regulated by the law of supply and demand
revolution would happen if working class not allowed to vote
power should be given to those who own means of production
profits from industrialization shared by the working class
16
One similar result of the American and French Revolutions was that in both countries
the citizens gained more political rights
the kings were able to maintain absolute power
the wealth of Catholic Church increased
the revolution produced a new social order
17
Which Enlightenment philosopher used his writing to promote toleration and freedom of speech?
Voltaire
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Thomas Jefferson
18
The most immediate cause of the Reformation included
Erasmus’ publishing of The Praise of Folly
Henry VIII’s plea to Pope Clement VII for an annulment
Martin Luther’s posting of the Ninety-five Theses
John Calvin’s establishment of a theocracy in Geneva
19
How did defeat of Spain/Portugal during Napoleonic War bring political changes in Latin America
It provided Latin Americans the opportunity to rebel
It made Napoleon the ruler of Latin America
It allowed British to establish colonies in Latin America
It meant French laws were applied to Latin American colonies
20
How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of conflict in Europe
Asian nations viewed agreements as intentionally exclusive
Nations pledged to intervene if an ally was attacked
Germany refused to join any European alliances
France/Austria-Hungary alliance upset balance o pwr n Europe
21
Which action most contributed to the onset of the Scientific Revolution in 16 century Europe
Invention of the new methods of accounting
Introduction of new products from the Americas
Creation of a navigation school by Prince Henry
Publication of new theories related to astronomy
22
Which contributed to the creation of new nations in the decades immediately following WWII
Decisions by the United Nations to create new nations
growing military strength of both the US and Soviet Union
Financial aid by the United States to impoverished cultures
Independence movements among people within European colonies
23
Jean-Jacques Rousseau proposed the idea that laws should be created by
a representative legislature
a general will of the people
a powerful absolute monarch
a tribunal of religious leaders
24
Which of the following individuals would have been most supportive of a theocratic government?
John Locke
Thomas Jefferson
John Calvin
Jean Jacques Rousseau
25
Following the defeat of Napoleon, European powers came together at the Vienna in order to
establish democratic governments throughout Europe
support the creation of a united German territory
return the French monarch to the throne
restore a balance of power in Europe
26
One characteristic of an absolute monarchy includes
centralized control of all political processes by the ruler
the glorification of the nation by all citizens
an elected representative body for passage of legislation
a sharing of power between a ruler and a parliament
27
The scientific advances made by Louis Pasteur helped to
prevent the spread of bacterial diseases
decrease the high rates of infant mortality
increase the efficiency of steam engines
further an understanding of human anatomy
28
One way that European society was changed as a result of the Industrial Revolution included —
the spread of famine caused by families abandoning farms
the emergence of a middle class and a working class
the decline of the population due to factory accidents
the rejection of the teachings of the Catholic Church
29
In response to poor factory/urban conditions in the 19 century, many workers started to
demand reforms in labor policies
advocate laissez-faire government policies
emigrate to European protectorates
leave the city to move to the country
30
How did ideas of Enlightenment philosophers influence political revolutions of the 18 century
ideas became incorporated into constitutional documents
ideas used by monarchs to argue against the changes made
ideas became focus of debates between monarchs & parliaments
ideas were used to create slogans and mottos for the troops
31
One result of the rise of European imperialism during the nineteenth century included the
dissolution of British empire as French rose to prominence
colonization of China by large numbers of British immigrants
establishment of British empire extending to all continents
creation o British empire that was concentrated in N America
32
The Crusades helped to contribute to the beginning of the European Renaissance by
facilitating the revival of trade with the East
destroying the libraries of Muslim scholars
inciting a rebellion against the Catholic Church
introducing the Europeans to Islamic art
33
views that emphasized the growing individualism and secularism
enlightenment
reformation
rebirth
humanism
34
The political revolutions of this era would not have been possible without
the use of non-violent strategies
the support of the aristocracy
the permission of the monarchy
the support of the common people
35
scientific research conducted by Robert Boyle during the 17 century most affected the field of
biology
chemistry
physics
medicine
36
What economic change in Europe during the Renaissance facilitated the flourishing of art?
Creation of barter system that allowed artists to trade
government programs that paid for the education of artists
Growth of merchant class with additional income
paper currency was in higher demand by artists
37
Which contributed to Truman's decision to drop an atomic bomb on both Hiroshima and Nagasaki
To eliminate the Japanese monarchy
To limit further Japanese losses in the war
To prevent U.S. casualties in an invasion of Japan
To stop kamikaze pilots from destroying American ships
38
The lives of many women and children changed during the Industrial Revolution because
factory owners created scholarships for women and children
women/children went to school to train for jobs in factories
women and children became wage earners in the working class
women choose to work rather than get married and have kids
39
Why did the Japanese government act to create an empire on the Asian mainland during the 1930s
To acquire a steady supply of raw materials
To gain access to trade routes on the mainland
To spread communism to China
To limit Soviet expansion
40
Which inventor was responsible for technological improvements that allowed for a longer workday
James Watt
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Henry Ford
41
British colonists in the Americas were familiar with limited government because —
many of the Enlightenment philosophes were British
studied political systems established by Indian tribes
Glorious Revolution established constitutional monarchy
French educated British about monarchies
42
Socialism developed in Europe largely because of the efforts of
labor leaders wanting to overthrow the government
reformers wanting to improve working conditions
unions leading strikes in British coal mines
capitalists wanting loans from government to build factories
43
The European response to the rise and fall of Napoleon’s empire helped to spread the idea of
freedom of the press
constitutional government
human rights
nationalism
44
Which of the following most contributed to start of the French Revolution
Rapid growth in the numbers of people in the Third Estate
Disagreements over the use of enslaved people as workers
Rise of middle class that lacked representation n government
Passage of legislation created a monopoly for tea companies
45
How did the Reformation change the political composition of Europe
Monarchies overthrown and Protestant theocracies created
The Pope became the political advisor to European monarchs
Nobles aligned with Catholic or Protestant traditions
Europe became vulnerable to the advances of the Ottomans
46
Which event at the conclusion of Second World War initiated the Cold War
European democracies formed N. Atlantic Treaty Organization
Soviet Union refused to permit self-determination
Germany was reorganized into two separate nations
United States used atomic weapons against Japanese cities
47
As a result of the Renaissance, many European political powers were able to
take control of trade in the Indian Ocean
build an alliance against the Ottomans
eliminate the power of the Catholic Church
establish large overseas colonial empires
48
The Crusades helped to contribute to the beginning of the European Renaissance by —
facilitating the revival of trade with the East
introducing the Europeans to Islamic art
destroying the libraries of Muslim scholars
inciting a rebellion against the Catholic Church
49
Which weapon of the First World War resulted in trench warfare and high numbers of casualties
Machine guns
Tanks
Chemical weapons
Airplanes

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