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HWH- WW1 and the Years of Crisis
HWH- WW1 and the Years of Crisis
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1
Which HWH class taking the test will score the highest average score?
4TH HOUR
2ND HOUR
THEY WILL TIE
2
Which of the following is true of the purpose of trench warfare?
trenches provided protection from machine gun fire.
all of these are true.
soldiers were trapped in mud pits on the front lines.
to force enemy soldiers to pass through "no man's land."
3
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect postwar Germany?
it left Germany severly weak, with unachievable penalties.
it stabilized the German economy and gave monetary aid to the nation.
it left Germany in much the same state as it was before the war.
it gave Germans the drive to rebuild their nation on a stronger foundation
4
What is the most probable link between militarism and imperialism?
as a country's empire grows, its military is sent to gather resources.
as a country gains colonies, its military grows to protect them.
as a military expands, a country seeks colonies to provent coups at home.
as a country's colonies grow, the military stages training exercises there.
5
Hitler's main method for achieving "lebensraum" was to
conquer other countries
demand dictatorial power
form a secret police force
attack Jews
6
The title of Hitler's book Mein Kampf in English is
Master Race
My Country
My Struggle
Well-Being
7
Why did coalition governments usually prove unstable?
they wer based on the ideas of a minority political group.
they were run by members of the aristocracy, whom no one trusted.
they were established by foreign governments & did not benefit the country.
they were allainces of several parties who disagreed on many policies.
8
What event in Sarajevo ignited the Great War?
an ultimatum presented to Serbia in response to royal assassinations.
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife.
Austria's rejection of Serbia's offer and declaration of war on Serbia.
Russia's mobilization of troops along the Austrian border.
9
All of the following were common to both fascism and communism EXCEPT
a classless society
a one-party system.
a disregard for individual rights
strong nationalist feelings.
10
What important role did Winston Churchill play during this period?
he warned that the policy of appeasement was a disaster
he was the British delegate at the Munich Conference
he suggested turning Danzig over to Germany
he was prime minister of Great Britain
11
What impact did the Treaty between the Soviets and Germany have on WW1?
Germany gained lands that were formerly part of Russia.
All of these are true.
The Russian army agreed to help Germany fight the Allies.
it allowed Germany to focus all their efforts on the Western front.
12
Why did Hitler target Jews as scapegoats for all of Germany's troubles?
the Jewish population in Germany outnumbered the size of the Nazi party
Jews had aided Germany's enemies in WW1
hatred of Jews was used as a key part of Nazi ideology.
Jewish people held most of the prominent roles in the German Government
13
All of the following countries took control of other countries' territory during the 1930s EXCEPT
Japan
Italy
Germany
Spain
14
Which situation/event contributed to the U.S. entry into WW1?
adoption of chemical warfare.
Great Britain's withdrawal from the war.
Discovery of the Zimmerman Telegram.
All of these are true.
15
Which of the following was used to expand the war to a "world war"?
supporting African nationalists
the development of poison gas
attacks on African colonies
the use of propaganda
16
What is significant about the first Battle of the Marne?
it resuted in Germany having to fight on two fronts
it transformed the Great War into a World War.
it gave Germany control of Paris.
It prompted Great Britain to enter the war.
17
Why did Japan invade Manchuria?
to revenge an ancient grudge
to regain land lost in the Russo-Japanese War
to gain iron ore and coal deposits
to obey the terms of the Kellogg-Briand Pact
18
What example best describes the term "total war"?
Civilians working to provide materials for soldiers abroad.
the Treaty of Versailles.
the use of tanks to advance "no man's land".
troops fighting on the front lines.
19
What was the major cause of the collapse of the stock market?
more stocks were sold than there were shares in companies.
more people bought stock than sold it
stocks were selling for more than they were worth
American businesses failed
20
how did the U.S. entering WW1 change the direction of the war?
all of these are true
it did not effect the war much
it caused the Central Powers to increase their efforts greatly
it allowed the Allies to gain an advantage in the war
21
What fear added to the appeal of fascism in Italy and Germany?
a loss of individual rights
all of these are true
a Communist revolution
government ties to industry
22
What was the main cause of the fighting during WW1 spreading to Asia and Africa?
the Schlieffen Plan
Imperialism
Influenza
Industrialization
23
What key factor lead to the formation of the Triple Allaince and the Triple Entente?
Germany's hostility toward France and Britain's allegiance to France.
Germany and France's separate desire to control the Balkans.
Germany's fear of France's army and Briatain's fear of Germany's empire
Germany's desire to isolate France and Britain's desire remain dominant.
24
What gamble did Germany make before the U.S. entered the war?
that unrestricted submarine warfare would defeat the U.S.
that their blockade would defeat Britain before the U.S. troops arrived
that the Gallipoli campaign would weeaken the forces on the Western Front.
that a defeat of Russia would lead to a German victory in the war.
25
All of the following contributed to the weakness of the Weimar Republic EXCEPT
a large number of political parties.
a lack of democratic tradition
implementation of the Dawes Plan
uncontrolled inflation.
26
During Spain's civil war, Francisco Franco was the leader of
Spanish government troops
Socialist troops fighting against the rebels.
Spanish rebel troops
republican troops supporting the government.
27
Which of the following does fascism stress?
nationalism
isolationism
individual rights
a classless society
28
All of the following joined the Axis Powers EXCEPT
the Soviet Union
Japan
Italy
Germany
29
FDR's New Deal involved attempts to stimulate the American economy by
lowering taxes
increasing the minimum wage.
increasing government spending.
raising protective tariffs.
30
What was the main cause for many Germans taking Adolf Hitler and his message seriously?
his skill at making speeches
the example of Mussolini's success in Italy
the economic crisis brought on by the Depression
the threat of invasion by the Soviet Union
31
Who is this World leader that fought in WW1?
Adolph Hitler
Joseph Stalin
Francisco Franco
Benito Mussolini
32
The Munich Conference was held to address the problems of a German threat to the nation of
Austria
Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Poland
33
How did the Allies respond to Wilson's vision for peace?
Britain and Frnace showed little sign of agreeing to Wilson's plan.
all of these are true.
Britain and France were concerned with strenghtening their own security.
Britain and France wanted to strip Germany of its war-making power.
34
What region was referred to as the "powder keg" of Europe?
Alsace-Lorraine.
Austria-Hungary.
the Middle-East.
the Balkan Peninsula.
35
what were the two main causes that brought the U.S. into the War?
all of these are causes
the Zimmerman note and Unrestricted submarine warfare
ethic and economic ties
Fear of world domination by German and Italy
36
What effect did the nonaggression pact between the Nazis and Soviets have on Europe's balance of power?
it forced Britain and France to abandon the policy of appeasement.
all of these are true
it brought the U.S. out of isolation
it allowed the Axis Powers to continue unchecked
37
How was Japan's militariestic power different than Germany and Italy?
it retained it's traditional democratic system
it retained its traditional dictator
it retained its traditional Imperial leader
it was exactly the same
