Final Exam Review Units 5-8

Where did the Industrial Revolution begin, largely due to their abundance of natural resources?

Why was Pearl Harbor so significant in WWII?

Which of the following was NOT one of the 4 MAIN causes of World War I?

What 2 countries emerged as superpowers following WWII?

Hitler promotion of racial purity within Nazi Germany led to a genocide. What event took place as a result of this?

What was a form of revolution in India, where Indians felt they were being treated as second-class in their home?

WWI was a very aggressive war, and was dominated by lots of pushes by both sides

Who came into power in France following the coup he staged to overtake the his own government?

Which Enlightenment Thinker created the idea of separation of powers within the government?

What was the name of the time period where enemies of the French revolution were found and beheaded immediately?

How many places or theatres was WWII fought in, during the same time ?

Which of the following best describes an absolute form of government?

The US used the concept of containment to help stop the spread of communism in Europe

What was the storming of the Bastille?

What important figure was the King of France during the French Revolution and the age of Absolutism

Dictators saw a huge rise in power throughout Europe prior to the start of WWII

What event during the Cold War ramped up tensions to an all time high, causing widespread fear and panic?

What country did Toussaint L'Ouverture lead a revolution against the colonial government and help declare independence?

World War II began in Europe following which event?

What event started in 1929 in the United States that had lasting economic impacts across the world?

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

This term refers to the policy used by the world against Hitler when he was building up Germany and invading countries

Who was held responsible via the Treaty of Versailles for WWI?

What is a form of government and economy that favors PUBLIC ownership of resources?

What was the Manhattan project?