Question 1

Which one was not a term of the treaty of Versailles?

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Germany had to increase its military.

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Germany had to accept blame for the war.

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Germany had to pay money to other countries for damages during the war.

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Germany had to give up land.

Question 2

How did the industrial revolution play a role in World War I?

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New machinery was produced at a faster rate. This allowed for faster production of military equipment which led to Militarism in Europe.

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Alliances were formed between countries.

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Imperialism increased in Europe.

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Nationalism rose in Europe.

Question 3

What does the M in M.A.I.N. stand for?

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Militarism

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Imperialism

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Alliances

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Nationalism

Question 4

Explain the difference between a limited government and an unlimited government.

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The ruler/leader has unlimited power in an unlimited government. In a limited government the power of the ruler/leader is limited.

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Unlimited government means the ruler/leader has limited power.

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Both types of government have unlimited power.

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Limited government means the ruler/leader has unlimited power.

Question 5

Describe Germany’s economy in the 1930s.

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Germany was still paying for WWI. Their economy was suffering from the Great Depression.

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Germany had a stable economy.

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Germany's economy was booming.

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Germany's economy was not affected by external factors.

Question 6

Two things helped lay the foundation for Adolf Hitler’s rise to power. What were they?

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Treaty of Versailles and The Great Depression

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Imperialism and Alliances

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Communism and Nationalism

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Militarism and Nationalism

Question 7

What action marked the beginning of WWII?

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Germany invaded Poland

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The United States entered the war

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Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

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Italy declared war on the Allied Powers

Question 8

What caused the U.S. to enter WWII in 1941?

Accepted Answer

Japan bombing Pearl Harbor

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The Soviet Union's invasion of Finland

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Italy's alliance with Germany

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Germany's invasion of Poland

Question 9

What was Hitler’s ‘Final Solution’?

Accepted Answer

Jews are systematically killed in camps in what is now called the Holocaust

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A plan to conquer Europe

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A plan to establish a communist regime

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A plan to invade the Soviet Union

Question 10

What were the major goals of the Marshall Plan?

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1. Help Europe recover 2. Encourage democracy 3. Oppose communism

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1. Help Europe recover 2. Establish communism 3. Oppose democracy

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1. Conquer Europe 2. Establish communism 3. Oppose democracy

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1. Encourage communism 2. Conquer Europe 3. Oppose democracy

Question 11

What country was divided in half as a result of World War II?

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Germany

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Italy

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Japan

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France

Question 12

Who occupied Germany after WWII when it was divided in half?

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U.S.S.R. occupied East Germany; US/France/UK occupied West Germany

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France occupied East Germany; Soviet Union occupied West Germany

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U.S.S.R. occupied East Germany; Soviet Union occupied West Germany

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France occupied East Germany; US/U.K. occupied West Germany

Question 13

What was the Iron Curtain? Was it a REAL WALL?

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No, the Iron curtain was an imaginary line down the middle of Europe separating the western democratic states from the eastern communist states.

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Yes, the Iron Curtain was a physical wall.

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No, the Iron Curtain was a military alliance.

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Yes, the Iron Curtain was an economic agreement.

Question 14

What was the Cold War?

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The Cold War was a period of conflict between the U.S. and U.S.S.R that lasted from 1945 to 1991. Called Cold because there was no actual fighting. Nuclear weapons made both sides afraid to actually start a war.

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An economic alliance between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.

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A hot war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.

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A diplomatic agreement between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.

Question 15

The Soviet Union had a Communist/Command economy.

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True

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False

Question 16

Between 1929 and 1953, 18 million people/peasants passed through labor camps called Gulags.

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True

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False

Question 17

Stalin sent rival party leaders to the Gulags during the Great Purge.

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True

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False

Question 18

What strike triggered the collapse of communism in Eastern Europe?

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Solidarity Strike

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Berlin Wall Strike

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Great Depression Strike

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Cold War Strike

Question 19

How does the legacy of communist rule continue to affect Europe today?

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Corruption in government

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Stable political systems

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Strong social welfare programs

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Economic prosperity

Question 20

Explain how the European Union encourages cooperation among nations.

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It has a common currency called the Euro for EU members. This allows for easier trade.

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It enforces strict immigration policies.

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It establishes trade barriers.

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It promotes military alliances.

Question 21

Choose the selection that has the correct leader(s)  of each country during WWII.

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Germany: Adolf Hitler USSR: Joseph Stalin United Kingdom: Winston Churchill

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Germany: Adolf Hitler USSR: Archduke Ferdinand United Kingdom: Winston Churchill

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Germany: FDR USSR: Joseph Stalin United Kingdom: Winston Churchill

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Germany: Adolf Hitler USSR: Joseph Stalin United Kingdom: FDR

Question 22

Choose the correct effect for why the The United States entered World War II.

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Japan bombed Pearl Harbor

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There were tensions between the USSR and USA

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The US wanted Europe to rebuild after WWII

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Solidarity had a strike in Poland

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