Joseph Stalin's rule in the Soviet Union was characterized by the —

establishment of a totalitarian state.

Which of the following is true of the post-World War I period?

European nations lost most of their colonies., Europe began to decline as an economic power.

The technology developed during World War I resulted in —

increased military casualties in battles

Which of the following best describes warfare during World War I?

Digging in trenches and coming out over the top to attack

What was a major reason for Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931?

Japan needed the natural resources available in Manchuria.

How did President Wilson's "Fourteen Points" speech influence the peace after WWI

Only one point to form an internationalorganization

In the Soviet Union, a negative aspect of the Cold War Era was the —

high cost of maintaining the arms race.

The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente contributed to the start of World War I by

increasing tensions between European countries.

What was a primary reason for the economic recession in Europe following World WarI?

Nations were unable to repay debts incurred during the war.

The Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and Hitler's rebuilding of the German military

failure of the League of Nations.

What was one reason the American public turned against unions immediatelyfollowing World War I?

The Communist Revolution in Russia

Which of the following was a primary cause of Russia's withdrawal from World War I?

The overthrow of the Russian monarchy

Why did many Germans became discontented with theWeimar Republic in the early 1930s?

widespread unemployment and other economicproblems

Which statement best characterizes the rule of Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union?

Basic human rights were denied to many.

Which statement best characterizes German submarine warfare during World War I?

limited English shipping capability.

A roadblock to the establishment of stable alliances in Europeduring the 1920s and 1930s was?

The rise of dictatorships throughout Europe

What was a similarity between the Fascist governments of Italy and Germany duringthe 1930s?

Both gov encouraged hatred against racial/ethnic minorities.

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1
Joseph Stalin's rule in the Soviet Union was characterized by the —
encouragement of religious beliefs.
introduction of democratic political institutions.
establishment of a totalitarian state.
development of a market economy.
2
Which of the following is true of the post-World War I period?
The League of Nations promoted African independence.
European nations lost most of their colonies.
Most post-WWI governments were either Fascist or Communist.
Europe began to decline as an economic power.
3
Which new weapon most significantly strengthened Germany's role as a dominantforce in WWI?
Tank
Airplane
Grenade
Submarine
4
Which leader is most closely associated with the rise of fascism in Italy prior to WorldWar II?
Ho Chi Minh
Winston Churchill
Benito Mussolini
Mao Zedong
5
The technology developed during World War I resulted in —
smaller nations becoming part of larger empires after.
increased military casualties in battles
a smaller number of refugees during the war.
a slowdown in transportation improvements after the war.
6
Which of the following best describes warfare during World War I?
Digging in trenches and coming out over the top to attack
Guerrilla combatants attacking from behind trees cities
Naval warfare between ships fighting over trade routes
Quick attacks coordinated aircraft, artillery, and infantry
7
What was a major reason for Japan's invasion of Manchuria in 1931?
The province of Manchuria was a Japanese territory.
The gov of Japan admired Manchurian technical progress.
The people of Manchuria favored Japanese control.
Japan needed the natural resources available in Manchuria.
8
Which of the following describes a similarity between Fascist regimes in Italy andGermany?
Aggressive foreign policy
Capitalist economic policies
Respect for the rule of law
High-quality public education
9
How did President Wilson's "Fourteen Points" speech influence the peace after WWI
Only one point to form an internationalorganization
Many points were implemented by most nations in Europe.
the 14 points was incorporated into the Treaty of Versailles
Germany agreed to his fourteen points, but France refused.
10
In the Soviet Union, a negative aspect of the Cold War Era was the —
high cost of maintaining the arms race.
development of effective means of international cooperation.
development of peaceful uses for modern technology.
attempt to preserve democratic ideals.
11
The Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente contributed to the start of World War I by
threatening countries in the Western Hemisphere.
increasing tensions between European countries.
failing to include Germany and France as members.
allowing Japanese aggression in Korea.
12
During 1900 to 1914, European political leaders believed that peacecould best be maintained by
policies of isolation.
systems of alliances.
international organizations.
policies of appeasement.
13
What was a primary reason for the economic recession in Europe following World WarI?
Nations were unable to repay debts incurred during the war.
Workers refused to return to work in post-war Europe.
European gov instituted measures to isolate themselves.
European governments rebuilt militaries after the war ended.
14
The Great Depression was unlike the previous European depression in that it
was caused by the fall of industrialism.
launched several new governments.
ended a period of cultural growth.
was longer and more severe.
15
One similarity between Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini is that both —
rejected militarism until World War II.
led Fascist states.
remained in power after World War II.
supported communism.
16
The Japanese invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and Hitler's rebuilding of the German military
fear of Communist expansion.
support for the Treaty of Versailles.
failure of the League of Nations.
success of defensive alliances.
17
What was one reason the American public turned against unions immediatelyfollowing World War I?
creating an unfair distribution ofwealth.
They believed workers in many industries could be replaced.
Unions made demands that were completely unreasonable.
The Communist Revolution in Russia
18
Which of the following was a primary cause of Russia's withdrawal from World War I?
The capture of Saint Petersburg by German forces
The entrance of the Ottoman Empire into the war
The entrance of the United States into the war
The overthrow of the Russian monarchy
19
In Russia,World War I, andthe ineffective leadership of the czar led directly to the —
creation of the Warsaw Pact.
institution of perestroika.
Revolution of 1917.
signing of the Munich Pact.
20
Why did many Germans became discontented with theWeimar Republic in the early 1930s?
widespread unemployment and other economicproblems
pop growth in Germany had created shortages of necessities
The German gov had refused to join the League of Nations.
The leaders were not elected by universal suffrage.
21
Which statement best characterizes the rule of Joseph Stalin in the Soviet Union?
Democratic reforms were carried out.
Basic human rights were denied to many.
Free enterprise replaced a command economy.
Ownership of farms was returned to individual farmers.
22
Which statement best characterizes German submarine warfare during World War I?
It was more of a novelty than a useful wartime strategy.
limited English shipping capability.
It was more effective against the French than the British.
It stopped some Allied shipments, but made little impact
23
Growing nationalism and militarism in Europe and the creation of secret allianceswere
reasons for the collapse of communism.
requirements for economic development.
reasons for the rise of democracy.
causes of World War I.
24
A roadblock to the establishment of stable alliances in Europeduring the 1920s and 1930s was?
The rise of dictatorships throughout Europe
The collapse of the International Monetary Fund
The repudiation of the Dawes Plan
The end of the Russian Civil War
25
What was a similarity between the Fascist governments of Italy and Germany duringthe 1930s?
Both gov were originally members in the Comintern movement.
Both gov encouraged hatred against racial/ethnic minorities.

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