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Final Exam 1815-1945
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Nationalism in the middle of the 19th Century
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1
The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 in Russia was caused in part by ________.
failure of Nicholas II to come to Serbia's aid
establishment of Lenin's New Economic Policy (NEP)
forced famine in Ukraine
shortage of military supplies and food during World War I
2
Which slogan is associated with the Bolshevik (Russian) Revolution?
“Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”
"Peace, Land, and Bread”
“Take up the White Man’s Burden”
“An Eye for an Eye”
3
Which of the following was not a provision in the treaty ending WWI?
Germany’s military would be diminished
France received Alsace- Loraine
Germany had to pay costs and damages to the Allies
Germany would be allowed to keep its colonies
4
In what country did industrialization first take hold?
United States
Germany
France
Britain
5
Laissez-faire is the economic theory that government should ________________.
regulate business strictly
own the railroads
give public lands free to the people
not interfere in business
6
The British East India Company
was created to establish trade with Asia
created a monopoly, becoming a VERY powerful organization
All of the above
had their own army
7
What was the first part of the Schlieffen plan?
Great Britain must defend Belgium
Germany must attack France quickly through Belgium
German troops should travel east to attack Russia
Great Britain must attack Germany by the North Sea
8
The basic concepts of communism may be traced to the __________________.
the writings of Voltaire and Diderot
the ideas of the Bolsheviks
writings of Karl Marx
republican uprisings in France
9
What was the result of the Sepoy Mutiny?
Indians gained independence
British government took direct control of India
Sepoys/Indian government took control
Rights for Indians increased
10
Social Darwinism was the belief that:
A country needed raw materials
Europeans deserved African lands
Europeans needed to 'civilize' primitive peoples
Europeans were genetically superior to all others
11
Which of the following turned WWI into a global war?
the machine gun
poison gas
the airplane
the submarine
12
Which of the following were necessary, in addition to technology, to lead to industrialization?
factories
major new inventions
capital and demand
wealthy nobles
13
What was the inaugural year of the Steelers?
1965
1925
1974
1933
14
What treaty officially ended World War I?
Treaty of Versailles
The Paris Peace Conference
The Armistice
Treaty of Paris
15
Both the Sepoy Mutiny & The Boxer Rebellion were
Religious uprisings
attempts to force a coup
Nationalist rebellions against foreign encroachment
strikes for better wages
16
How were the Ottoman and Austrian Empires similar?
Neither succumbed to nationalist demands
Both covered small territories
Both welcomed nationalism
Both were multinational
17
Who did the Steelers lose to in the game following the "Immaculate Reception"?
Dallas Cowboys
Oakland Raiders
San Francisco 49ers
Miami Dolphins
18
Russian peasants supported the Bolsheviks in 1917 primarily because they pledged to ________.
redistribute land and make peace
limit the income of the nobility
establish and maintain collective farms
keep crop yields low
19
The Ems Telegram was a controversial step in the unification of this nation.
Italy
All of the above.
Germany
Prussia
20
Who was the prophet of laissez-faire economics?
Karl Marx
John Stuart Mill
Jeremy Bentham
Adam Smith
21
Which aspect of the economy was emphasized in Joseph Stalin’s five-year plans?
private landownership
heavy industry
consumer goods
famine relief
22
Otto von Bismark became the prime minister of _____________ in 1862.
Austria
North German Confederation
Germany
Prussia
23
Overseas expansion was partly a result of manufacturer's need for
new product ideas
capital
natural resources
employees
24
Which type of ideology did V. I. Lenin establish in USSR?
constitutional monarchy
totalitarianism
theocracy
representative democracy
25
The meeting of 14 European countries in Germany, in 1884
Berlin Conference
Treaty of Berlin
German Confederation
Treaty of Versailles
26
What was Lenin's plan for revolution?
Mein Kampf
The April Theses
The 95 Theses
The Communist Manifesto
27
_______________ had the effect of unifying some countries while dissolving others.
Nationalism
Naturalism
National socialism
Imperialism
28
On the eve of WWI, Bosnia was ruled by ____________.
Germany
Russia
Austria-Hungary
Serbia
29
Who was NOT invited to the Berlin Conference?
Spain
Belgium
Africa
Great Britain
30
The Meiji reformers were determined to
ignore western technology
close Japan to the West
strengthen Japan against the West
overthrow the emperor
31
Who are the only 3 Steelers to have their numbers retired?
Lynn Swann, John Stallworth, Franco Harris
Jerome Bettis, Hines Ward, Joe Greene
Ernie Stautner, Joe Greene, Franco Harris
Terry Bradshaw, Franco Harris, Jerome Bettis
32
Industrialization in the textile industry resulted in ___________.
slower production rates
improved working conditions
the establishment of factories
better paying jobs
33
The extension of one nation's economic, political, military control over another is :
Industrialization
Imperialism
Militarism
Nationalism
34
What brought the United States into WWI?
the Zimmerman Note
the sinking of the Titanic
Pearl Harbor
the sinking of the Maine
35
What was the inaugural year of the Pirates?
1887
1909
1875
1903
36
What did Marx believe created poverty for many people?
laziness
ignorance
capitalism
communism
37
Joseph Stalin's leadership of the Soviet Union can be best characterized as a period of ______.
religious freedom and tolerance
democratic reform and nationalism
censorship and terror
humanism and democracy
38
The result of the Opium Wars was
English became the language of business in China
none of the above
Great Britain was exiled from China
China lost Hong Kong & had to open more ports to foreigners
39
How many Stanley Cups have the Penguins won?
8
6
2
5
40
The Suez Canal became important to Britain as it
increased trade with Egypt.
increased trade with India and Asia.
built its African empire.
became a military power.
41
Which of the following ended Russia's involvement in WWI?
the Brusilov Offensive
the Versailles Treaty
the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
the battle of Gallipoli
42
How did Wilhelm II shock Europe?
by abdicating
by asking Bismarck to resign
by declaring war on France
by asking Bismarck to re-sign
43
The major goal of Joseph Stalin's five-year plans in the Soviet Union was to ____________.
include peasants in the decision-making process
support capitalism
encourage rapid industrialization
improve literacy rates
44
The 'Jewel in the Crown" of the British Empire referred to:
India
China
Africa
Queen Victoria
45
Which of the following is one result of the enclosure movement?
farm output dropped
new crops were developed
farm laborers lost their jobs
profits fell
46
The Opium Wars
All of the above
were fought between G.B./China
were China's response to British interference
began when Britain smuggled in Opium from India
47
What was the word for Bismarck's battle for civilization?
Zollverein
Risorgimento
Mein Kampf
Kulturkampf
48
In 1916, all of these countries were part of the Central Powers EXCEPT
Austria- Hungary
Italy
Germany
Ottoman Empire
49
How many Super Bowls have the Steelers won?
4
3
5
6
50
Which group profited most from the Industrial Revolution?
the working class
the middle class
the nobility
farmers
51
Which became an important source of power for the Industrial Revolution?
the steam engine
the dynamo
the windmill
animals
52
In what British industry did the Industrial Revolution first take hold?
textiles
agriculture
transportation
iron
53
Why was Germany upset about the Treaty of Versailles?
It forced them to break up their empire
It forced them to apologize for the war
It forced them to join the League of Nations
It forced them to take blame for WWI & pay reparations
54
All of the following were members of the Triple Alliance EXCEPT
Russia
Germany
Austria – Hungary
Italy
55
What is the opposition to all war?
pacifist
Pacific
pacifism
pacifistic
56
_____ walked away from leadership of Italian nationalists so that Italy could be united.
Mario
Count Cavour
King Emmanuel II
Giuseppi Garibaldi
57
How many World Series have the Pirates won?
0
5
3
7
58
How did the Treaty of Versailles affect Germany?
it left Germany weaker, although still a great power
it stabilized Germany’s economy
it left Germany humiliated and resentful
it allowed Germany an easy reconciliation with its neighbors
59
What was the inaugural year of the Penguins?
1953
1991
1984
1967
60
Who assassinated Archduke Francis Ferdinand?
Union of Serbs
Black Death
Black Hand
Triple Entente
61
Who was a famous nurse during the Crimean War?
Florence Nightengale
Dorthea Dix
Clara Barton
Margaret Sanger
62
Who practiced Kulturkampf?
William I
William II
Francis Joseph
Bismarck
63
Who became the first kaiser of the Second Reich?
William II
Francis Joseph
Bismarck
William I
64
Describe the political situation in the Soviet Union immediately after Lenin's death in 1924.
Popular elections were held.
A power struggle developed among Communist Party leaders.
The nation adopted a constitutional monarchy.
Lenin appointed Joseph Stalin as his successor.
65
What was Marx's/Lenin's word for the working class?
Bourgeoisie
Plebians
Commoners
Proletariat
66
In comparison with the size of Africa, the size of Europe is _______________
slightly greater.
much greater.
about the same.
smaller.
67
Under communist control, the Russian economy increased its production in _______.
heavy industry
consumer goods
transportation
technology
68
The 'Open Door' policy, proposed by US Secretary of State, John Hay was
Foreign policy to open US trade in Japan
freedom of immigration into the United States
recognition of the need for an improved alarm system
Policy to insure 'equal commercial access' to China
