Chap 33 Post-war Great Britain: Reforms, Industry & Economy

Why was the violence in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia referred to as ethnic cleansing?

Because there was mass ethnically based violence in the region that often targeted civilians

What was the impact of the British led invasion to retake the Suez Canal?

it became an embarrassment as the invasion was condemned internationally and the British were pushed to withdraw their forces

Why was the year 1993 especially significant for Czechoslovakia?

it was when the country officially became the Czech Republic and Slovakia

How did the election of Margaret Thatcher impact the post-war consensus?

she was a staunch conservative that preferred free market economics and dismantled many social programs

Which of the following is NOT one of the five great evils describing the needs of British society, as enumerated by the Beveridge Report?

taxes

Why was the fall of communism in Czechoslovakia often referred to as the Velvet Revolution?

the communist government of Czechoslovakia peacefully transferred power to Vaclav Havel and the anti-communist regime

What motivated the deportation of all Germans remaining in Czechoslovakia after WWII?

the harsh treatment of Czechs and Slovaks by the German occupiers during WWII

What motivated the attitude of the British public that historians labeled the Post-war Consensus?

the necessity to meet domestic needs resulting from the war - returning soldiers needed jobs and medical care, much rebuilding was required due to heavy bombing

In 1948, how did the KSC (the Czechoslovakian Communist Party) pave the way for Moscow's complete control of Czechoslovakia?

they took control of key ministries and posts and eliminated any influence from non-communists officials resulting in the resignation of president Beneš

Western Europe and the United States acknowledged Poland as being _____.

within the Soviet Union's sphere of influence

Which of the following accurately summarizes 'The Troubles'?

'The Troubles' was a period of three decades where Catholic and Protestant paramilitary groups fought in Northern Ireland.

In what year was Germany reunified?

1990

Why was Wladyslaw Gomulka replaced in 1948?

For having too slow moving communist reforms.

How did Poland's borders change after WWII?

Eastern parts were annexed by the Soviet Union and Poland received parts of Germany in return.

What organization was Italy a founding member of in 1951?

European Coal and Steel Community

Which of the following was an accomplishment of Charles De Gaulle's presidency?

France avoided descending into civil war following the controversial war in Algeria The power structure in French politics was shifted to place more real power in the president's hands De Gaulle improved international relations with French-speaking countries and communist Eastern Europe

According to the Good Friday Agreement, how can Northern Ireland reunite with Ireland?

If a majority of people in Northern Ireland vote for it

What was the political state of Poland from the 18th century until the end of World War I, 1918?

It did not exist as an independent state.

How was Slovenia's war for independence significantly different from that of the other states fighting for independence?

It lasted for less than two weeks.

Karen made a list of the four countries which had occupation zones in Germany after WWII. She made a mistake. Review the list below and indicate which country Karen should replace with the country France.

Italy

What was the significance of the European Coal and Steel Community?

Its success led to the development of the European Economic Community, which became the European Union

What was the name of the communist group that fought guerrilla battles against the Germans during WWII in Yugoslavia?

Partisans

What eventually led to the downfall of the national parties and their coalitions often led by the Christian Democrats?

Public knowledge of widespread corruption

How did the establishment of Sinn Féin help end 'The Troubles'?

Sinn Féin was a political party who was able to negotiate with Britain.

The accession to power of _____ to the central Yugoslav government provoked many republics to begin moving toward independence.

Slobodan Milosevic

Why did the U.S. threaten to stop aiding Italy through the Marshall Plan?

The U.S. feared socialists or communists taking power, so they issued a stern warning.

Why did France exert so much effort to maintain control of their colonies?

The colonies had become a part of French national psyche and the French had a paternalistic view of them

Evaluate the statements below and indicate which one best describes a part of Germany's reunification process.

The economy of East Germany initially struggled to align with the more prosperous West Germany.

What was the significance of the Marshall Plan in post-war France?

The influx of money allowed France to recover economically despite a series of inefficient governments

Who was upset when Britain remained in control of Northern Ireland? Why?

The minority Catholic population of Northern Ireland because they wanted to be a unified Ireland.

How did the economic downturn of the late 1970s impact Italy?

The popularity of socialism and communism increased, but the Italian democracy was never threatened.

What does the term 'Vichy France' refer to?

The puppet government established by Germany in France during World War II

Why did the Christian Democrats play a significant role in post-WWII Italian politics?

They were the main party in power for decades.

How did Lech Walesa come to power in 1990?

Through Poland's first democratic elections.

Why did some British people move to Ireland in the 16th and 17th centuries?

To ensure there was a Protestant population in Ireland

Why did the Soviet Union build the Berlin Wall in 1961?

To stop people from East Berlin from migrating to West Berlin.

At which conference was the final partitioning of Germany agreed upon by the Allies?

Yalta Conference, Soviet Union

How did the relationship between Yugoslavia and the Soviet Union change after 1948?

Yugoslavia refused to be recognized as part of the Soviet Union's sphere of influence.

How did Clement Attlee and the Labour Party defeat Winston Churchill in the 1945 parliamentary elections?

he claimed the Labour Party was better to rebuild Britain after the War, he branded the Conservative Party as only being fit for wartime leadership

In 1968, why did Soviet premier Leonid Brezhnev send Soviet troops into Czechoslovakia to take control of the government?

he was afraid reforms instituted by Dubcek and demonstrations against communism would lead to rebellion in other parts of communist territories