WWI to Fall of Communism
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- Q1Which one was not a term of the treaty of Versailles?Germany had to accept blame for the war.Germany had to increase its military.Germany had to pay money to other countries for damages during the war.Germany had to give up land.30s
- Q2How did the industrial revolution play a role in World War I?Alliances were formed between countries.New machinery was produced at a faster rate. This allowed for faster production of military equipment which led to Militarism in Europe.Imperialism increased in Europe.Nationalism rose in Europe.30s
- Q3What does the M in M.A.I.N. stand for?ImperialismMilitarismAlliancesNationalism30s
- Q4Explain the difference between a limited government and an unlimited government.The ruler/leader has unlimited power in an unlimited government. In a limited government the power of the ruler/leader is limited.Unlimited government means the ruler/leader has limited power.Both types of government have unlimited power.Limited government means the ruler/leader has unlimited power.30s
- Q5Describe Germany’s economy in the 1930s.Germany was still paying for WWI. Their economy was suffering from the Great Depression.Germany had a stable economy.Germany's economy was booming.Germany's economy was not affected by external factors.30s
- Q6Two things helped lay the foundation for Adolf Hitler’s rise to power. What were they?Treaty of Versailles and The Great DepressionImperialism and AlliancesCommunism and NationalismMilitarism and Nationalism30s
- Q7What action marked the beginning of WWII?The United States entered the warJapan bombed Pearl HarborItaly declared war on the Allied PowersGermany invaded Poland30s
- Q8What caused the U.S. to enter WWII in 1941?The Soviet Union's invasion of FinlandItaly's alliance with GermanyJapan bombing Pearl HarborGermany's invasion of Poland30s
- Q9What was Hitler’s ‘Final Solution’?A plan to conquer EuropeA plan to establish a communist regimeA plan to invade the Soviet UnionJews are systematically killed in camps in what is now called the Holocaust30s
- Q10What were the major goals of the Marshall Plan?1. Help Europe recover 2. Establish communism 3. Oppose democracy1. Help Europe recover 2. Encourage democracy 3. Oppose communism1. Conquer Europe 2. Establish communism 3. Oppose democracy1. Encourage communism 2. Conquer Europe 3. Oppose democracy30s
- Q11What country was divided in half as a result of World War II?ItalyJapanFranceGermany30s
- Q12Who occupied Germany after WWII when it was divided in half?France occupied East Germany; Soviet Union occupied West GermanyU.S.S.R. occupied East Germany; Soviet Union occupied West GermanyU.S.S.R. occupied East Germany; US/France/UK occupied West GermanyFrance occupied East Germany; US/U.K. occupied West Germany30s
- Q13What was the Iron Curtain? Was it a REAL WALL?Yes, the Iron Curtain was a physical wall.No, the Iron Curtain was a military alliance.Yes, the Iron Curtain was an economic agreement.No, the Iron curtain was an imaginary line down the middle of Europe separating the western democratic states from the eastern communist states.30s
- Q14What was the Cold War?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.An economic alliance between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.A hot war between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.A diplomatic agreement between the U.S. and U.S.S.R.30s
- Q15The Soviet Union had a Communist/Command economy.TrueFalse30s