All of the following were part of the call for Public Education EXCEPT

To allow everyone to eat school cheeseburgers

Which of the following best describes Locke's Social Contract theory?

People agree to be governed to protect rights, and can overthrow if needed

Which of the following was the most important reason for the English Civil War?

Conflict between Parliament and the king

Realpolitik is a political theory that promotes

Waiting for an opportunity and manipulating situations

All of the following are aspects of the European Union EXCEPT

A unified platform for foreign policy

All of the following explain why Elizabeth I changed Anglicanism to be more Protestant EXCEPT

She wanted more control over religion to stop disunity

War with Europe and counter-revolution at home caused which of the following?

The immediate suspension of the constitution, creating a dictatorship

Enlightened Absolutism grew out of Absolutism, but was different in that

They justified authority based on their usefulness to society

All of the following were results of the Glorious Revolution EXCEPT

England became an Absolute Monarchy

Which of the following best describes the benefits Prussia gained from acquiring Silesia?

It doubled Prussia's population and provided natural resources

The main appeal of Absolutism shared by all was

Stability after a period of turmoil

The Revolution of 1848 in France failed largely because of

The divisions between Liberals and Socialists

What is the most significant expression of the Principle of Intervention during this period?

Russia invading Austria to crush the dangerous Hungarian revolt in 1848

Which of the following was a result of the Revolutions of 1848 in the intellectual outlook of Europeans?

Shift towards a more realist point of view to see things as they are

The Bolshevik Rev of 1917 was similar to the French Rev of 1789 in the following ways EXCEPT

It was begun by professional revolutionaries, French was not

Stalin’s First Five-Year Plan

Destroyed the peasant landowning class (kulaks)

The most important reason why Louis XIV built Versailles was that he wanted to

Restrict the authority of the nobility

During the 1970's the US and the USSR adopted a policy known as detente which was

A reduction in tensions following the Cuban Missile Crisis

All of the following characterize Enlightenment thought EXCEPT

Democracy was the path to Enlightenment

An unintended result of Gorbachev's policies was

Independence movements by ethnic minorities in the USSR

All of the following are results of the Russo-Japanese War EXCEPT

Allowed Russia to dominate Korea

When Napoleon conquered territory, he

Replaced the government leaders and installed his Civil Code

Which of the following was a common technique of consolidating power for the New Monarchs?

Excluding high nobles from Royal Councils in favor of lawyers and bankers

All of the following are features of Napoleon III's 2nd French Empire EXCEPT

Rule is justified as God's will

Which of the following best describes Portuguese colonial activity?

Small trading posts in Asia to acquire spices and luxury goods by sea

The Peace of Augsburg of 1555

Contributed to the political fragmentation of Germany

A major turning point in WWII was

The Soviet victory at Stalingrad

Which of the following is a major effect of the Peace of Westphalia following the 30 Years War?

It marked the accelerated decline of the Holy Roman Empire

What did Smith's Economic Liberalism promote through the concept of laissez-faire?

Restricting the government from interfering in the economy

Which of the following best describes why condottieri were widely respected?

They were the embodiment of individualism and human virtue

Italian Renaissance art was innovative primarily because of the use of

Geometric Perspective, giving paintings the illusion of being 3D

Calvin's Predestination concept created followers with strong conviction because

It served as a constant challenge to prove yourself

A major cause of the Great Depression in Europe was

The US cut off its flow of capital after stock market crash

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1
All of the following were part of the call for Public Education EXCEPT
To create loyal citizens by implementing Nationalism in school
To ensure workers could function in the new industrial economy
To allow everyone to eat school cheeseburgers
The need for informed voters as politics got more complex
2
Which of the following best describes Locke's Social Contract theory?
Government should reflect the General Will of the people
Democracy is the only acceptable form of government
People agree to be governed to protect rights, and can overthrow if needed
People have no choice but to accept strong government
3
Which of the following was the most important reason for the English Civil War?
King’s attempt to impose Anglicanism in Scotland
Conflict between Parliament and the king
Poverty in England
Conflicts between Protestants and Catholics
4
Realpolitik is a political theory that promotes
War as the only effective diplomatic tool
Waiting for an opportunity and manipulating situations
Being closely devoted to conservative ideology
Methodical planning in advance
5
All of the following are aspects of the European Union EXCEPT
A unified currency
Providing aid to poor regions within the EU
Requiring proof of respect for human rights and minorities
A unified platform for foreign policy
6
All of the following explain why Elizabeth I changed Anglicanism to be more Protestant EXCEPT
She wanted more control over religion to stop disunity
She was a strong believer in Protestantism
She wanted to distinguish Anglicanism from her Catholic enemy Philip II
She understood that most Englishmen were converting to Protestantism
7
War with Europe and counter-revolution at home caused which of the following?
The establishment of a freely elected Legislative branch
The immediate suspension of the constitution, creating a dictatorship
The overthrow of the Directory government by Robespierre
The conquest of Europe by the radical government under Robespierre
8
Enlightened Absolutism grew out of Absolutism, but was different in that
They emphasized dynastic family right
It appealed to the lowest classes for popular support
They claimed responsibility only to God
They justified authority based on their usefulness to society
9
All of the following were results of the Glorious Revolution EXCEPT
England became an Absolute Monarchy
England became a Constitutional Monarchy
The English Bill of Rights guaranteed certain freedoms for citizens
Parliament had most of the power in England
10
Which of the following best describes the benefits Prussia gained from acquiring Silesia?
It weakened the French as it was one of their most important territories
It doubled Prussia's population and provided natural resources
It gave Prussia a buffer territory between it and France
It provided access to the Baltic Sea, allowing the development of a navy
11
The main appeal of Absolutism shared by all was
The opportunity to increase social status
Stability after a period of turmoil
To become wealthy
A sense of national pride
12
The Revolution of 1848 in France failed largely because of
The lack of unity between Liberals and Conservatives
Unity between Conservatives and Socialists
The divisions between Liberals and Socialists
Invasion by the Prussians and Austrians
13
What is the most significant expression of the Principle of Intervention during this period?
Prussia invading France to suppress the socialists in 1848
Russia invading Austria to crush the Italian revolt in 1848
Austria invading Russia to crush the Polish uprising in 1830
Russia invading Austria to crush the dangerous Hungarian revolt in 1848
14
Which of the following best describes the Economic troubles facing France leading toward the French Revolution in 1789?
Inflation due to lack of food supply
All of these
Inverted tax system
Massive war debt
15
Which of the following was a result of the Revolutions of 1848 in the intellectual outlook of Europeans?
Shift towards a more realist point of view to see things as they are
Continued Romantic sentiment about the unity of Nationalism based on spirit
Continued belief that a nation-state was dangerous to Conservatism
Shift towards a point of view that looks to the ideal or potential
16
The most deadly new weapon of World War I was
The machine gun
Weaponized gas
City bombing
The tank
17
The Bolshevik Rev of 1917 was similar to the French Rev of 1789 in the following ways EXCEPT
It addressed its message to all the world.
It was begun by professional revolutionaries, French was not
It was a movement of liberation from monarchy
It showed a comparable pattern of revolutionary politics
18
Stalin’s First Five-Year Plan
Ended Collectivization of agriculture
Destroyed the peasant landowning class (kulaks)
Created a new class of peasant landowners
Increased the amount of livestock in the Soviet Union
19
The most important reason why Louis XIV built Versailles was that he wanted to
Restrict the authority of the nobility
Create a museum to house French art and literature
Make his court the envy of Europe
Enjoy a lavish life for himself and his family
20
During the 1970's the US and the USSR adopted a policy known as detente which was
A reduction in tension with the acceptance of Polish freedom
An increase in tension due to the nuclear arms race
An increase in tensions based on the Space Race
A reduction in tensions following the Cuban Missile Crisis
21
All of the following characterize Enlightenment thought EXCEPT
Existing states could provide Enlightenment policies
Ideas were secular
Religious tolerance was promoted
Democracy was the path to Enlightenment
22
Metternich passed Karlsbad Decrees in the German Confederation because he feared the combination of which ideologies?
Liberalism & Nationalism
Liberalism & Socialism
Romanticism & Nationalism
Socialism & Nationalism
23
An unintended result of Gorbachev's policies was
Independence movements by ethnic minorities in the USSR
Better relations with the Western governments
His assassination
The strengthening of the Soviet system
24
All of the following are results of the Russo-Japanese War EXCEPT
Allowed Russia to dominate Korea
It led to the Russian Revolution of 1905
Major example for colonized nations to follow in resisting Europe
Solidified Japan's status as a world power
25
When Napoleon conquered territory, he
Replaced the nobility with members of his extended family
Replaced the government leaders and installed his Civil Code
Abolished the institution of Monarchy
Allowed the current government to stay in as long as it paid taxes
26
Which of the following was a common technique of consolidating power for the New Monarchs?
Allowing nobles to keep private armies, if they signed an oath of loyalty
Creating Inquisitions to remove heretics
Creating Royal Councils which included the most powerful nobles
Excluding high nobles from Royal Councils in favor of lawyers and bankers
27
All of the following are features of Napoleon III's 2nd French Empire EXCEPT
The need for military glory
Rule is justified as God's will
Centralized power allows for major projects
Belief that Democracy is ineffective
28
Which of the following best describes Portuguese colonial activity?
Small trading posts in America to acquire spices and luxury goods by sea
Massive plantations in America for cultivating tobacco & cotton
Small trading posts in Asia to acquire spices and luxury goods by sea
Massive plantations in the Spice Islands for cultivation in Asia
29
The Peace of Augsburg of 1555
Contributed to the political fragmentation of Germany
Ended conflict between France and the Habsburg dynasty
Caused greater unity in Germany because of Lutheranism
Allowed princes to choose to be Calvinist
30
A major turning point in WWII was
The United States capturing Berlin
The Soviet victory at Stalingrad
The German victory at Stalingrad
The Soviet Union capturing Berlin
31
Which of the following is a major effect of the Peace of Westphalia following the 30 Years War?
It marked the accelerated decline of the Holy Roman Empire
It established Spain as the dominant power in Europe
It granted religious freedom in the German States
It marked the decline of the Dutch Republic
32
Which of the following was the stated policy of US intervention to stop spread of Communism?
The Iron Curtain speech
The Monroe Doctrine
The Marshall Plan
The Truman Doctrine
33
What did Smith's Economic Liberalism promote through the concept of laissez-faire?
Encouraging of monopolies to ensure quality products
Self-sufficiency in all sectors for a state's economy
Restricting the government from interfering in the economy
The rejection of Free Trade
34
Which of the following best describes why condottieri were widely respected?
They were the embodiment of individualism and human virtue
They made great rulers of city-states
They lived a humble, passive life of study
They were tough military leaders
35
Italian Renaissance art was innovative primarily because of the use of
Water color paint, making them last longer
First use of oil paint, which allows for more detail
Religious themes, which were not emphasized in the Middle Ages
Geometric Perspective, giving paintings the illusion of being 3D
36
What type of government was the goal of the National Assembly?
A Republic with full Democracy
Absolute Monarchy
An Empire with a strong military leader
Constitutional Monarchy
37
The most important thing to be taken away from this class is
The French love a Revolution
Mr. Behringer loves Cheeseburgers and Otto von Bismarck
The real 5 on the AP Exam is the friends we made along the way
All of the above
38
Calvin's Predestination concept created followers with strong conviction because
It served as a constant challenge to prove yourself
It provided comfort because it was your fate no matter what
It was attractive because all you had to do was believe
It allowed for salvation for all, as long as you confess your sins
39
All of the following are reasons why Scientists of the Scientific Revolution were still traditional EXCEPT
They believed in Astrology
They were all Catholic
They believed in the potential of alchemy
They still believed in God
40
A major cause of the Great Depression in Europe was
German hyper-inflation
Devastation to Britain's infrastructure following WWI
High unemployment
The US cut off its flow of capital after stock market crash

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