How did Japan respond to Wetern pressure to open trade?

Inital resistance followed by strategic modernization

What was the main goal of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?

To create a rich country with a strong military

What new countries were created after WWI?

Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia

What were the goals for the Concert of Europe?

To restore Europe’s old order

What was “ Total War”?

Using all resources and effort for the war

What were the Nuremberg Laws?

Laws that took away Jewish rights and citizenship

A system of forced labor camps created by Stalin

A period when Stalin interviewed officials and mostly the military

Which countries were part of the ALLIED POWERS during WWI?

Britain, France, Russia, United States

The Zimmerman Telegram was

A secret message offering Mexico U.s. territory

What event directly triggered World War I

The assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

What was “Bloody Sunday” in Russia?

A peaceful protest turned violent by troops

Which two nations emerged as global superpowers after WWll?

The Soviet Union and the United States

Confrence to discuss the claiming of African lands, no leaders were aloud

The Schlieffen Plan involved

An attack through Belgium to reach France

What was the significance of the Dreyfus Affair in France?

It exposed anti-semitism in French society

Adopting the ideas of more industrialized nations

What characterized Napoleon lll's rule in France?

Mixed reforms with limited democracy

Why was the United Nations ( UN) created after WWll?

To promote peace, cooperation, and prevent future wars

Naval disaster in which lots of people died contributing to the U.S. entry

What was the main goal of the Unites States' isalnd-hopping campaign in the Pacific during WWll?

To capture key islands and move closer to Japan for final attack

How did governments use propaganda posters during WWI?

To inspire nationalism and support for the war

What was the outcome of the Munich Confrence in 1938?

Allied leaders think appeasement had worked,but HItler continued aggression

How did the end of WWll help lead to the start of the Cold War?

Tensions grew between the U.S. and Soviet Union over how to rebuild Europe

Which countries were part of the CENTRAL POWERS during WWI?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria

Why did Italy switch sides during WWI?

The Allies promised Italy territorial gains by France and Britain

What were the Nuremberg Trials?

Trials for Nazi officials accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity

Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosvelt, Joseph Stalin, Charles de Gaulle

Laws approved but the Nazi party to limit rights of Jewish Citizens

What were some of the major problems soldiers faced in the trenches?

Diseases like trench foot and lice infestations

Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated, WWI was sparked

King of Sardinia during Italian unification

Document signed that officially ended WWI and placed reparations on Germany

How was propaganda used in schools under totalarian regimes?

To teach loyalty to the goverment and leader

Which two alliance systems emerged in Europe before WWI?

Triple Alliance and Triple Entente

Prussian Chancellor and major player in the unification of Germany

Government where a one-party dictator controls all aspects of Citizen life

Agreement that set up Germany for failure prior to Hitlers rise to power

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How did Japan respond to Wetern pressure to open trade?
Military alliance with China
Complete rejection of foreign influence
Inital resistance followed by strategic modernization
Immediate acceptance of all demands
2
What was the main goal of the Meiji Restoration in Japan?
To restore traditional Japanese customs
To isolate Japan from Western influence
To create a rich country with a strong military
To establish a democratic government
3
What new countries were created after WWI?
Serbia and Austria- HUngary
Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia
Italy and Germany
Belgium and France
4
What were the goals for the Concert of Europe?
To expand Protestant religions
To advocate for Universal Manhood Suffrage
To establish democracies across the globe
To restore Europe’s old order
5
Which of the following was NOT an effect of WWI?
Millions of soldiers were killed or wounded
An influenza pandemic killed millions worldwide
The Treaty of Versailles weaken Germany
Germany gained new territories
6
What was “ Total War”?
Fighting only on land
Using only military personnel
Using all resources and effort for the war
Fighting only at night
7
What were the Nuremberg Laws?
Laws to control workers rights
Laws that improved education in Germany
Laws that took away Jewish rights and citizenship
Laws that expanded voting rights
8
Gulag
Ended with Mussolini gaining power
A system of forced labor camps created by Stalin
Laws approved but the Nazi party to limit rights of Jewish Citizens
9
President Harry S. Truman ordered the use of two atomic bombs on which cities on August 6 and 9,1945?
Kyoto and Hiroshima
Kyoto and Tokyo
Kyoto and Yokohama
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
10
Winston Churchill
United States
Britian
Germany
Japan
11
Great Purge
A system of forced labor camps (Stalin)
Laws approved but the Nazi party to limit rights of Jewish Citizens
A period when Stalin interviewed officials and mostly the military
12
Which countries were part of the ALLIED POWERS during WWI?
Germany, Austria- Hungary, Ottoman Empire
Austria-Hungary, Serbia, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
Italy, Germany, Russia, Japan
Britain, France, Russia, United States
13
The Zimmerman Telegram was
A secret message offering Mexico U.s. territory
A request of military aid
A peace proposal from Germany
A declaration of war
14
What event directly triggered World War I
Germany’s invasion of Poland
The assasination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Russia’s mobilization of troops
The sinking of the Lusitania
15
What was “Bloody Sunday” in Russia?
A revolutionary battle
A peaceful protest turned violent by troops
A victory celebration
A military parade
16
Which two nations emerged as global superpowers after WWll?
The Soviet Union and the United States
Britian and France
The Soviet Union and Japan
Britian and the United States
17
Berlin Confrence
Confrence to discuss the claiming of African lands, no leaders were aloud
Adopting the ideas of more industrialized nations
Ended the Opium War and led to China opening ports and paying money
18
The Schlieffen Plan involved
A defensive strategy along the German border
A naval blockade of Britain
A direct assault on Russia
An attack through Belgium to reach France
19
What was the significance of the Dreyfus Affair in France?
It led to military reforms
It improved Franco-German relations
It cause a change in government
It exposed anti-semitism in French society
20
Charles de Gaulle
Soviet Union
France
United States
Italy
21
Westernization
Era with goals of strengthning Japan
Ended the Opium War and led to China opening ports and paying money
Adopting the ideas of more industrialized nations
22
What led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire?
Internal and external wars
Corrupt monarchs
Allocation of their land during the Congress of Vienna
Religious Persecutions
23
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Soviet Union
France
United States
Italy
24
What characterized Napoleon lll's rule in France?
Complete authortarian control
Socialists policies
True democratic reforms
Mixed reforms with limited democracy
25
What empire had ruled the longest in Europe?
Napoleon Dynasty
German Empire
Ottoman Empire
Habsburg Empire
26
Why was the United Nations ( UN) created after WWll?
To help Germany and Japan rebuild their militaries
To punish Axis leaders with harsh penalties
To divide Europe between the Allies
To promote peace, cooperation, and prevent future wars
27
Adolph Hitler
Soviet Union
Italy
Germany
France
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The Lusitania
Naval disaster in which lots of people died contributing to the U.S. entry
A key battle where over 1 million soldiers were casualties
The type of combat used in WWl
29
What was the main goal of the Unites States' isalnd-hopping campaign in the Pacific during WWll?
To avoid fighting and negotiate peace with Japan
To capture key islands and move closer to Japan for final attack
To spread democracy throughout the Pacific region
To invade and conquer all Asian islands
30
How did governments use propaganda posters during WWI?
To inform citizens about peace treaties
To inspire nationalism and support for the war
To encourage workers to demand better wages
To promote international diplomacy
31
What was the outcome of the Munich Confrence in 1938?
The allies agreed on how to punish Nazi leaders after the war
Allied leaders think appeasement had worked,but HItler continued aggression
The Nazi-Soviet Pact was signed and the invasion of Poland was planned
Hitler formed militaryalliances to further his invasions
32
How did the end of WWll help lead to the start of the Cold War?
Tensions grew between the U.S. and Soviet Union over how to rebuild Europe
Axis powers formed a new alliance against the Allies
Germany remained United under Soviet control
The UN failed to stop new wars in Europe
33
Which countries were part of the CENTRAL POWERS during WWI?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, Bulgaria
Germany, France, Britain, Russia
United States, Britain, France, Japan
Italy, Austria-Hungary, Russia, Serbia
34
Why did Italy switch sides during WWI?
The Allies promised Italy territorial gains by France and Britain
Italy was invaded by Germany and forced to join the Allies
Italy wanted to remain completely neutral throughout war
Italy had a long standing alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary
35
What were the Nuremberg Trials?
Trials for Nazi officials accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity
Trials for Italian Nazi soldiers
Trials for those who violated the Nuremberg Laws
Trials for Nazi leaders who refused to follow Hitler's orders
36
Allied leaders
Benito Mussolini, Adloph Hitler, Joseph Stalin, Winston Churchill
Charles de Gaulle, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Beito Mussolini
Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosvelt, Joseph Stalin, Charles de Gaulle
Hideki Tojo + Hirohito, Aldoph Hitler, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin
37
Nuremberg laws
Laws approved but the Nazi party to limit rights of Jewish Citizens
Agreement that set up Germany for failure prior to Hitlers rise to power
Goverment where a one party dictator controls all aspects of citizen life
38
What event directly led to the United States entering WWll?
The Zimmerman Telegram
THe bombing of Pearl Harbor
Japanese expansion into Manchuria
The bombing of Britian
39
What were some of the major problems soldiers faced in the trenches?
Constant supply of fresh food and water
Frequent victories leading to quick advances
Protection from all enemy attacks
Diseases like trench foot and lice infestations
40
Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
The document signed in 1919 that officially ended WWI
The heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was assassinated, WWI was sparked
The telegram sent by Germany to Mexico, urging an alliance against the U.S.
A brutal 10 month long World War I engagement fought
41
Victor Emmanuel
King of Sardinia during Italian unification
A priest that led the rebellion to free Mexico
French King during era of monarchy and considered "citizen king"
42
What city was given to the Catholic church as a compromise after Italian unification?
Vatican City
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Rome
43
What was the name in Hitlers book that outlined his ideas and goals?
The Third Reich
Mein Kampf
The Nazi Manifesto
The German Plan
44
What three things unified Italian states before they won independence as Italy?
History, language, geography
Religion, geography, language
Language, religion, history
Language, culture, farming
45
What is a Constitution?
A set of laws for each group of people.
A document declaring who is King
A written plan for government
A written declaration of independence for a country
46
Treaty of Versailles
Document signed that officially ended WWI and placed reparations on Germany
Serbian nationalist responsible for the assasination of Archduke Ferdinand
The telegram sent by Germany to Mexico, urging an alliance against the U.S.
47
How was propaganda used in schools under totalarian regimes?
To teach loyalty to the goverment and leader
To promote scientific knowledge above all
To focus only on ancient history
To encourage debate about political issues
48
Which two alliance systems emerged in Europe before WWI?
Central powers and Allied Forces
Axis and Allies
Warsaw pact and NATO
Triple Alliance and Triple Entente
49
Otto Von Bismarck
Prime minister of Sardinia that helped lead to Italian Unification
Prussian Chancellor and major player in the unification of Germany
Led the forces that took over Sicily and Naples
50
Totalariansim
Ruler that has complete control over the government
Government where a one-party dictator controls all aspects of Citizen life
Laws approved by the Nazi party to limit rights of Jewish citizens
A system of forced labor camps (Stalin)
51
Treaty of Versailles
Agreement that set up Germany for failure prior to Hitlers rise to power
Centralized government system thats not communist + takes away human rights
Ended with Mussolini gaining power in Italy
52
Giuseppe Mazzini
Created secret society of "Young Italy" that hoped for Italian Unification
King of Sardinia during Italian unification
A priest that led the rebellion to free Mexico
53
What was the primary challenge faced by the Third Republic in France?
Foreign invasions
Religious conflicts
Economic depression
Political instability and frequent coalition charges
54
Facism
Laws approved by the Nazi party to limit rights of Jewish citizens
Centralized government system thats not communist + takes away human rights
A period when Stalin interviewed officials and mostly the military to
55
Industrial Revolution
The domination of ones country's political, economic or cultural life
Area in which the outside power claimed exclusive trading privileges
Era that increased the need for natural resources and impearlism was best
56
What was the main goal of the People's Charter?
To establish a constitutional monarchy
To implement universal male suffrage and annual parliamentary elections
To maintain the power of the House of Lords
To give voting right exclusively to wealthy landowner
57
Miguel Hidalgo
Led the forces that took over Sicily and Naples
Prussian Chancellor and major player in the unification of Germany
A leader that traveled Europe to study the enlightenment, freed natons
58
Which of the following would likely be censored in a totalitarian state?
A newspaper criticizing the regime
A radio show supporting the government
A textbook explaining fascist values
A poem praising the leader
59
What was the primary reason European nations formed alliances before WWI?
To spread democracy
To prepare for potential conflicts
To create economic treaties
To encourage world peace
60
What was the purpose of the Berlin Confrence of 1884?
To regulate European colonization of Africa
To establish trade agreements with African leaders
To grant independence to African nations
To end the slave trade
61
Dictator
Ruler that has complete control over the government
Centralized government system thats not communist + takes away human rights
Ruler that has complete control over the government
62
Which of the following best describes Japanese American internment camps during WWll?
Work camps where prisoners of war from Japan were held for interrogation
Cmaps where Japanese soldiers were trained to fight for the Allies
Detention centers Japanese Americans relocated due to fears of disloyalty
Safe zones created by the U.S. government to protect Japanese Americans
63
Which of the following describes “No Man’s Land”?
A heavily guarded safe zone for injured soldiers
A neutral zone where soldiers met to negotiate peace
The area behind the trenches where soldiers rested
The space between opposing trenches filled with barbed wire and danger
64
Which of the follwoing was NOT a decision made at the Yalta Confrence?
Mussolini agreed to switch sides to avoid defeat
The Soviet Unon would join the United Nations
Germany would be divided into four occupation zones
Stalin agreed to enter the war agasnt Japan
65
Proctorate
A country with its own government but under the control of an outside power
Ended the Opium War and led to China opening ports and paying money
Adopting the ideas of more industrialized nations
66
Camillo Cavour
Prime minister of Sardinia that helped lead to Italian Unification
Led revolt of slaves on the island Hispaniola to win Haiti as a free nation
A leader that traveled Europe to study the enlightenment, freed natons
67
What was the main goal of the League of Nations?
To maintain world peace
To punish Germany
To create a global empire
To rebuild European economies
68
Zimmerman Telegram
A key battle where over 1 million soldiers were casualties
The document signed in 1919 that officially ended WWI
The telegram sent by Germany to Mexico, urging an alliance against the U.S.
69
The Treaty of Versailles required Germany to?
Surrender only its navy
Take all the blame and pay massive reparations
Join the League of Nations only
Give land only to Britain
70
What was the primary justification used for American territorial expansion in the 1800s?
Economic necessity
Manifest Destiny
Population growth
Military strategy
71
Which of the following best defines the term appeasement?
The act of surrending to an enemy's nation
A policy followed by HItler to take over other European nations
A policy of giving in to a agressor's demands in hopes of maintaining peace
nations a policy of staying neutral during wartime
72
Third Reich
Laws approved by the Nazi party to limit rights of Jewish citizens
Offical name of the Nazi Party regime in Germany
Ruler that has complete control over the government
73
Giuseppe Garibaldi
Prussian Chancellor and major player in the unification of Germany
Led the forces that took over Sicily and Naples
French King during era of monarchy and considered "citizen king"
74
What was the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing(1842)?
It established equal trade relations between Britian and China
It granted independence to Hong Kong
It ended British colonization in Asia
It forced China to pay indemnity and open ports to foreign trade
75
What was unique about the Meiji governments approach to creating the Zaibatsu system?
They allowed foreign ownership of all industries
They prohibited private ownership
They built factories first, then sold them to wealthy families
They maintained complete government contol
76
Imperialism
The domination of one's country's political, economic or cultural life
Confrence talk abt the claiming of African lands, no African leaders came
The right of foreigners to be protected by the laws of their own nation
Area in which an outside power claimed exclusive trading privileges
77
What was the main purpose of propaganda during WWI?
To control public opinion and maintains support for war
To encourage enemy troops to surrender
To increase trade between warring nations
To spread unbiased news about the war
78
Joseph Stalin
Soviet Union
Britian
France
Germany
79
What was the main purpose of propaganda in totalarian regimes?
To promote democracy
To educate citizens about world events
To encourage free thought
To control public opinion and glorify the leader
80
Trench Warfare
The leader of the United States during WWl
A brutal 10 month long WWl engagement foughtand saw the French repulse
The type of combat used in WWl
81
What territory did the United States gain as a result of the Mexican-American War?
Almost half of Mexico's territory
The Lousiana Territory
Florida and Texas
The Oregan Territory
82
Woodrow Wilson
The leader of the United Staes during WWl
Serbian nationalist responsible for the assasination of Archduke Ferdinand
The heir to Austro-Hungarian throne
83
What was the Monroe Doctrine's main purpose?
To discourage European intervention in the Americas
To promote European colonization in the Americas
To form alliances with European powers
To establish U.S. colonies in South America
84
What was the impact of the Taiping Rebellion in China?
Improved relations with Western powers
Strengthend Chinese military
Massive death toll and weakened central authority
Succesful overthrow of the Qing Dynasty
85
How did Sardina gain the help of France in Italian unification?
Sardinia back France in the Crimean War
They made a 100 year trade agreement
Sardinia agreed to let Napoleon be the king of Sardinia
Sardinia beat the British first
86
Which event is considered the official start of WWll
Stalin breaking the Nazi-Soviet pact
Nazi invasion of Poland
Nazi occupation of the Rhineland
Nazi occupation of Austria
87
What was the congress of Vienna?
A meeting to discuss how Europe will take over all the Americas
A meeting establishing what liberal and conservative values are
A meeting of Latin American people to plan revolutions
A meeting to discuss order in Europe post Napoleon
88
Despite being the largest nation at the time, Russia still faced which problems?
All of the above
Ongoing wars over territory
Lack of industrialization
Censorship and limited rights
89
Sphere of Influence
Area in which an outside power claimed exclusive trading privileges
The domination of ones country's political, economic, or cultural life
Era with goals of strengthning Japan
Adopting the ideas of more industrialized nations
90
Benito Mussolini
Britian
Japan
France
Italy
91
What were Stalin's Five Year Plan meant to do?
Encourage democracy
Expand religious freedom
Reduce government spending
Rapidly industrialize the Soviet Union
92
What was the main purpose of the German bombing campaign known as "The Blitz" agaisnt London
To stop British bombings of German cities
To terrorize civilians and break British morale
To force Britian to surrender by targeting military bases only
To invade the British navy
93
Why was Louis Philippe known as the “Citizen King”?
He gave voting right to all citizens
He abolished all taxes for the lower class
He dressed like the middle class and interacted with the people
He allowed universal suffrage
94
What new weapons were introduced during WWI?
Nuclear weapons and jets
Crossbows and catapults
A defensive strategy along the German border
Machine guns, tanks, and poison gas
95
Hideki Tojo and Hirohito
Japan
United States
Germany
Itay
96
What was the Holocaust?
The Allied invasion of Germany
Genocide of millions of Jews and other targeted groups by the Nazi regime
A military strategy used in Pacific Theater
The period when Nau leaders fled to other countries
97
What did Otto Von Bismarck’s policy of “realpolitik” state?
Military power should be used as a last resort
A leader should listen to the will of the people
Candidates for office must tell the truth
Justifies that anything can be done if it is for the good of the state
98
Toussaint-Loverture
Led revolt of slaves on the island Hispaniola to win Haiti as a free nation
Prime minister of Sardinia that helped lead to Italian Unification
Led the forces that took over Sicily and Naples
99
Which countries were part of the Triple Alliance?
Austria-Hungary, Serbia, Italy
Germany, France, Britain
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy
Russia, France, Britain
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Which of the following was NOT a common theme in WWI propaganda?
Demonizing the enemy to increase public hatred
Rationing food and supplies for the war effort
Promoting enemy nations as friendly allies
Encouraging men to enlist in the military
101
Which reform act in Britian significantly expanded voting right to include working-class men?
The Great Reform Act of 1832
The peoples charter
The Reform Bill of 1867
The Parliamentary Act

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