Two World Wars

Select the factors that led to the Revolution of 1917: A. Food was in short supply B. Czar Nicholas II abdicated C. Nobility owned all the land D. Wages were low for the working class E. The military was a strong supporter of Czar Nicholas II F. Thousands of people were killed on Bloody Sunday G. Russia was involved in World War I

A, C, D, G

Conscription: A. Military Draft B. colonization for gain C. build-up of war equipment D. loyalty of people for their country E. led Europe in military readiness F. cause of war between Russia and Japan G. highly trained and skilled officers

A.

League of Nations: A. organization for world peace B. Wilson's proposals for peace after World War I C. segment of the Peace of Paris dealing with Germany D. a peace treaty between Allied and Central Powers following World War I

A.

Manifesto: A. a public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives B. the poorest class of working people in society C. affluent middle-class people D. a male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 E. related to the philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx F. a member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party G. a member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party H. the main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia

A.

Mussolini: A. the Italian dictator B. Italian totalitarianism C. the president of Germany D. Russian totalitarianism E. a government having complete control over its people and activities F. Hitler's Nazi organization G. the German Chancellor

A.

The German defeat was due to all of the following factors EXCEPT: A. The withdrawal of Russia B. a strong Allied offensive C. the threat of invasion to the German homeland D. The collapse of their allies

A.

The nation NOT immediately taking an active role against the German invasion of Poland included: A. the United States B. France C. Poland D. England

A.

Why did the United States reject the League of Nations? A. Americans feared that the League might lead them into more world involvement and another war. B. the American economy was enjoying one of the most prosperous times in history and didn't need the League. C. Because the League was not part of Wilson's Fourteen Points. D. With the rise in prices and unemployment, America couldn't afford to be a member of the League.

A.

soviet: A. a council in the early political organization of the Russian Revolution B. a female monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 C. to formally withdraw from a high office; especially the throne; to surrender power D. a state of society without government or laws

A.

V-E Day

Allied victory in Europe; May 8, 1945

The sinking of the Lusitania by Germany, along with similar incidents, brought the ______________________ into World War I.

Americans

Allied victories which broke the German offensive of 1918 in France included all of the following locations EXCEPT: A. Belleau Wood B. Berlin C. Argonne Forest D. Chateau-Thierry E. Cantigny

B.

Fascism: A. the Italian dictator B. Italian totalitarianism C. the president of Germany D. Russian totalitarianism E. a government having complete control over its people and activities F. Hitler's Nazi organization G. the German Chancellor

B.

Fourteen Points: A. organization for world peace B. Wilson's proposals for peace after World War I C. segment of the Peace of Paris dealing with Germany D. a peace treaty between Allied and Central Powers following World War I

B.

Imperialism: A. Military Draft B. colonization for gain C. build-up of war equipment D. loyalty of people for their country E. led Europe in military readiness F. cause of war between Russia and Japan G. highly trained and skilled officers

B.

Proletariat: A. a public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives B. the poorest class of working people in society C. affluent middle-class people D. a male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 E. related to the philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx F. a member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party G. a member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party H. the main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia

B.

czarina: A. a council in the early political organization of the Russian Revolution B. a female monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 C. to formally withdraw from a high office; especially the throne; to surrender power D. a state of society without government or laws

B.

The party that governed Russia after the Russian Revolution, later renamed the Communist Party, was the __________________ Party.

Bolshevik

Lloyd George was the leader of ____________________.

Britain

Churchill

British Prime Minister, World War II

Aggressive nations seeking to expand their power in the 1930s did NOT include: A. Italy B. Japan C. France D. Germany

C.

Armaments Race: A. Military Draft B. colonization for gain C. build-up of war equipment D. loyalty of people for their country E. led Europe in military readiness F. cause of war between Russia and Japan G. highly trained and skilled officers

C.

Bourgeoisie: A. a public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives B. the poorest class of working people in society C. affluent middle-class people D. a male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 E. related to the philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx F. a member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party G. a member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party H. the main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia

C.

Paul von Hindenburg: A. the Italian dictator B. Italian totalitarianism C. the president of Germany D. Russian totalitarianism E. a government having complete control over its people and activities F. Hitler's Nazi organization G. the German Chancellor

C.

The Treaty of Versailles: A. limited French armament B. withdrew occupation troops from Germany C. divided German colonies and territory D. gave Alsace-Lorraine to Belgium

C.

The new types of war equipment used in World War I included all of the following items EXCEPT: A.tanks B. airplanes C. atomic bomb D. balloon bombing E. poison gas.

C.

Treaty of Versailles: A. organization for world peace B. Wilson's proposals for peace after World War I C. segment of the Peace of Paris dealing with Germany D. a peace treaty between Allied and Central Powers following World War I

C.

abdicate: A. a council in the early political organization of the Russian Revolution B. a female monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 C. to formally withdraw from a high office; especially the throne; to surrender power D. a state of society without government or laws

C.

With the arrival of American troops, the Allied powers successfully halted the massive German drive at ______________________.

Chateau-Thierry

Russia and England were alarmed over Kaiser Wilhelm's proposal to construct a railroad to __________________ because it would interfere with ___________________ trade with the Near East and India.

Constantinople; English

Communism: A. the Italian dictator B. Italian totalitarianism C. the president of Germany D. Russian totalitarianism E. a government having complete control over its people and activities F. Hitler's Nazi organization G. the German Chancellor

D.

Czar: A. a public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives B. the poorest class of working people in society C. affluent middle-class people D. a male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 E. related to the philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx F. a member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party G. a member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party H. the main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia

D.

Nationalism: A. Military Draft B. colonization for gain C. build-up of war equipment D. loyalty of people for their country E. led Europe in military readiness F. cause of war between Russia and Japan G. highly trained and skilled officers

D.

Peace of Paris: A. organization for world peace B. Wilson's proposals for peace after World War I C. segment of the Peace of Paris dealing with Germany D. a peace treaty between Allied and Central Powers following World War I

D.

The nation that was NOT invaded by Hitler's troops to expand German control was: A. Czechoslovakia B. Poland C. Austria D. Italy

D.

anarchy: A. a council in the early political organization of the Russian Revolution B. a female monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 C. to formally withdraw from a high office; especially the throne; to surrender power D. a state of society without government or laws

D.

Marxist: A. a public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives B. the poorest class of working people in society C. affluent middle-class people D. a male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 E. related to the philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx F. a member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party G. a member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party H. the main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia

E.

Prussia: A. Military Draft B. colonization for gain C. build-up of war equipment D. loyalty of people for their country E. led Europe in military readiness F. cause of war between Russia and Japan G. highly trained and skilled officers

E.

Totalitarianism: A. the Italian dictator B. Italian totalitarianism C. the president of Germany D. Russian totalitarianism E. a government having complete control over its people and activities F. Hitler's Nazi organization G. the German Chancellor

E.

With the assistance of the French, Russia and ____________________ settled their rivalries in the Near East and formed the Triple Entente.

England

Who were the members of the Triple Entente?

England, France, Russia

Mussolini sought Italian expansion by invading which country?

Ethiopia

By signing a treaty with ____________________, Germany violated the terms of the Peace of Paris.

Russia

Germany's hope to defeat the Allies in France before American troops arrived was aided by the withdrawal of which country from the war?

Russia

The Allied power not represented at the Paris peace talks after world War I was:

Russia

In an attempt to keep the Romanov line from ever regaining the Russian throne, the imperial family was murdered by which group of people?

The Bolsheviks

Wilson was the leader of ______________________.

The United States

The Paris peace talks determined the: A. size of Germany's military B. creation of the League of Nations C. reparations paid by Germany D. occupation of France E. limit of Germany's colonies in Africa and elsewhere

A, B, C, E

General Staff: A. Military Draft B. colonization for gain C. build-up of war equipment D. loyalty of people for their country E. led Europe in military readiness F. cause of war between Russia and Japan G. highly trained and skilled officers

G.

Hitler: A. the Italian dictator B. Italian totalitarianism C. the president of Germany D. Russian totalitarianism E. a government having complete control over its people and activities F. Hitler's Nazi organization G. the German Chancellor

G.

Menshevik: A. a public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives B. the poorest class of working people in society C. affluent middle-class people D. a male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 E. related to the philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx F. a member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party G. a member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party H. the main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia

G.

Rommel

German commander in North Africa

Hitler

German dictator, World War II

Blitzkrieg

German war offensive

Who were the members of the Triple Alliance?

Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy

Duma: A. a public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives B. the poorest class of working people in society C. affluent middle-class people D. a male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 E. related to the philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx F. a member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party G. a member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party H. the main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia

H.

The Provisional Government officially fell to Bolshevik control in the ______________________.

October Revolution

True/False: Japan's seizure of Manchuria led to increased Japanese expansion through China and the Pacific.

True

True/False: Nationalism, when carried to extremes, can cause jealousies and suspicions between nations.

True

True/False: Russia and Austria disputed the future of the Balkan states.

True

True/False: The European nations were dependent on American loans, and when the American depression struck in 1929, it affected the whole world.

True

True/False: The formation of the Triple Entente restored the balance of power in Europe.

True

True/False: The stalemate of 1916 resulted in massive offenses by each side.

True

Roosevelt

United States President, World War II

After Czar Nicholas abdicated in favor of his brother, Mikhail learned that he _____________________ have the people's support.

did not

Russian serfs were set free from the ownership of the nobles when Czar Alexander II signed the ______________________.

emancipation manifesto

Military build-up ________________ industrial production and ______________ unemployment.

increases; decreases

Eisenhower

led Allied forces at Normandy

Czar Nicholas had no choice but to abdicate when he learned that his support among the ______________________ was gone.

military

The local councils of workers and peasants, known as soviets, _____________________ the new Provisional Government.

opposed

The German act that led to the beginning of World War II was the invasion of ______________________.

poland

In the 1905 Revolution, the police and military authorities _______________ in support of the czar.

were

In the 1917 Revolution, the police and military authorities _______________ in support of the Czar.

were not

In order to close the economic gap, Marx and Engels recommended nationalizing the "means of production" and putting them under the control of the _____________________.

workers

Bolshevik A. a public written declaration of beliefs and principles, policies, and objectives B. the poorest class of working people in society C. affluent middle-class people D. a male monarch or emperor of Russia before 1917 E. related to the philosophy and teachings of Karl Marx F. a member of the left-wing majority group of the Russian Social Democratic Workers' Party G. a member of the liberal minority group of the Russian Social Democratic Party H. the main legislative assembly or parliament in czarist Russia

F.

Manchuria: A. Military Draft B. colonization for gain C. build-up of war equipment D. loyalty of people for their country E. led Europe in military readiness F. cause of war between Russia and Japan G. highly trained and skilled officers

F.

National Socialist Party: A. the Italian dictator B. Italian totalitarianism C. the president of Germany D. Russian totalitarianism E. a government having complete control over its people and activities F. Hitler's Nazi organization G. the German Chancellor

F.

True/False: Although the British and French economies were prosperous following the war, they had suffered a severe loss of manpower.

False

True/False: America supported Wilson in his plan for lasting world peace.

False

True/False: Even though he was not in the capital city, Czar Nicholas was well aware of the actual conditions of the rebellion because his wife was writing letters to him.

False

True/False: The German takeover of Denmark and Norway threatened Axis shipping and trade.

False

True/False: The frustration of European depression gave rise to democratic governments.

False

True/False: While Russian resistance to Germany was effective, French resistance was weak and disorganized.

False

Clemenceau was leader of _________________________.

France

Orlando was leader of ____________________.

Italy

Pearl Harbor

Japanese surprise attack on American Naval base

The Communist Manifesto was written by _____________________ and _____________________.

Karl Marx; Friedrich Engels

When Italy attacked, Selassie looked to the _________________ for help.

League of Nations

The Bolsheviks (literally "The ___________________") were led by ______________________. The Mensheviks (literally "The ____________________") were led by ________________________.

Majority; Vladimir Lenin; Minority; Leon Trotsky

To expand his nation's power, Hitler defied the terms of the ______________________.

Treaty of Versailles

True/False: According to Karl Marx, laborers really produced all wealth, and the business owners (capitalists) were the recipients of the wealth in the form of profits.

True

True/False: America enjoyed a prosperous economy during the 1920s.

True

True/False: As part of its armaments build-up, Prussia distributed supplies and equipment throughout the country for use on short notice.

True

True/False: Communism and fascism are two forms of totalitarianism.

True

True/False: France and Belgium used military force in an attempt to collect German reparations.

True

True/False: Germany and France both wanted to control Alsace-Lorraine.

True

True/False: Germany placed much of the blame for its economic plight on the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles.

True

True/False: Germany's economy was near collapse due to the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles.

True

True/False: Germany, Italy, and Japan increased their military might to recover from their economic depression.

True

True/False: In the Russian Civil War, the Reds defeated the Whites.

True