History Test 3
When German troops invade Belgium an ultimatum is sent from London to Berlin demanding their withdrawal. When they did not withdrawal Britain declared war.
What event brings Britain into the war?
True
After 1871 the governments in many nations adopted many social insurance measures for worker's protections. True or False.
False
Conservatism and Liberalism ideologies of the 19th century are exactly the same as those ideologies of the 21st century. True or False
True
Greece and Serbia successfully revolted against the Ottoman Empire and gained their independence in 1830. True or False
He bitterly imposed
How did he feel about Russia's involvement in the war?
16 years
How long had Lenin been in exile?
440 miles
How long is the western front?
6 billion men
How many men are mobilized for war?
Famine and typhus epidemic- 9 million people
In the Civil War, which followed the Russian Revolution, what two things claimed more lives than war?(how many people died?)
1921
In what year did the Bolsheviks claim victory?
True
Liberalism supported having a monarchy that was limited by a parliamentary body of government. True or False
The divided empire was plunged into a fresh crisis by world war. World War I started and many defeats occurred. Back at home there were food shortages and economic chaos.
List some of the problems facing the Russians in 1914.
Italy, United States
Name 2 neutral countries:
Battle of Garua- August 29th Battle of Nsanakong- September 6th Battle of Sandfontein- September 26th
Name 3 areas outside of Europe where the war was fought in 1914.
The Triple Alliance- Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy The Triple Entente- France, Great Britain, and Russia
Name the two alliance systems and list the countries associated with each.
True
The 19th century was a century of political revolutions by the general population and relative peace between the Quadruple Alliance (later called the Quintuple Alliance). True or False
False
The Congress of Vienna met in Paris, France.
That war is good for nations and the best way to fight a modern war was to attack.
Ultimately what the speaker claim is the "misguided belief" of the nations at the time?
Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism
What does the acronym MAIN stand for?
There was a short truce and games of football were played in the killing zone between the trenches.
What happened between the troops on the first Christmas of the war?
In the city of Sarajevo Archduke Franz Ferdinand is assassinated by a 19 year old named Gavrilo Princip.
What is the "spark" event on June 28, 1914?
To bring Germany's economy to its knees and force them to surrender.
What is the aim of the British naval blockade of Germany?
"Bread, Peace, Land!"
What was the Bolshevik slogan?
Bismarck
What was the name of the Prussian statesman who unified the German territories into a nation in 1871? (He became the Prime Minister of Germany.) A. Metternich B. Bismarck C. Churchill D. Weber
1861
What year did Italy finally succeed in becoming a nation? A. 1681 B. 1869 C. 1861
March 2nd
When did the Tsar abdicate the throne?
July 1918
When were the Romanovs executed?
Serbia
Which country is blamed with the murder and is sent an ultimatum?
France
Which country is to be invaded first by the Germans, according to the Schlieffen Plan?
Germany
Which country was in a naval race with Great Britain?
France
Which country was the first major country to mobilize its troops?
Germany
Which country won the Battle of Tannenberg?
Petrograd Soviet
Which government was more radical...The Provisional Government or the Petrograd Soviet?
Germany
Which of the following areas experienced the most industrialization in the later part of the 1800s? A. Russia B. Germany C. Spain
France
Which of the following countries was not part of the Quadruple Alliance (Concert of Europe) ? A. Russia B. France C. Great Britain D. Austria
D. Louis Napoleon was more successful than Napoleon I in conquering European countries
Which of the following is NOT true about France? A. They were considered the homeland of revolutions B. after the 1848 revolution, Louis Napoleon became the president of the 2nd republic C. Louis Napoleon named himself emperor in 1852 D. Louis Napoleon was more successful than Napoleon I in conquering European countries E. France finally succeed in becoming a republic in 1871
C. it supports the idea of smaller states being ruled by large empires
Which of the following is NOT true of Nationalism? A. It is considered the most powerful of the 19th century ideologies B. it is defined as an extreme form of patriotism C. it supports the idea of smaller states being ruled by large empires D. it upholds that people who share an ethnicity should be organized as a nation E. It was extremely evident in southeastern Europe
all of the above are true
Which of the following is NOT true of liberalism? A. it grew with the Industrial Revolution B. liberals sought protections for citizens and religious freedom C. liberals were typically professionals and formally educated D. liberalism embraced the ideas of the Enlightenment E. all of the above are true
B. Russia was victorious
Which of the following is NOT true of the Crimean War? A. it was the first war fought after the industrial age B. Russia was victorious C. the players were: France, Britain and Turkey vs. Russia D. it was the first war covered by newspaper reporters at the front E. it was the first big war since Napoleon
E. France remained a republic after 1848
Which of the following is NOT true of the Revolution of 1848? A. It began in France B. It was more successful than the revolution of 1830 C. the revolution is blamed on repressive governments D. high unemployment, an agricultural crisis and urbanization problems were some of the causes E. France remained a republic after 1848
A. they started in Spain
Which of the following is NOT true of the Revolutions of 1830? A. they started in Spain B. the population revolted against conservative ideology C. women began to campaign for their rights D. the rebellion spread across Europe E. people sought to have liberal constitutions for their protection
E. conservatives offered voting rights to the middle classes
Which of the following is NOT true of the ideals of Conservatism? A. obedience to authority and organized religion is necessary for social stability B. monarchs were afraid to share their power with the masses C. censorship and police spies were used to keep control D. conservatives enacted strict laws to protect the old order (Old Regime) E. conservatives offered voting rights to the middle classes
D. serving in elected offices
Which of the following is not considered to be an improvement for the lower classes during the development of mass society? A. entertainment B. education C. transportation D. serving in elected offices
C. Russia began to expand south to the Black Sea area
Which of the following is the primary reason for the Crimean War? A. France wanted to control Greece B. Great Britain wanted to control the Mediterranean ports C. Russia began to expand south to the Black Sea area D. Turkey hoped to recapture Greece and Serbia
Italy
Which of the following was not a country that Prussia fought with prior to unification as the country of Germany? A. France B. Italy C. Austria D. Denmark
Metternich
Who is known as the father of Conservatism? A. Napoleon B. Bismark C. Metternich
Germany
Whose side does the Ottoman Empire fight on?
