Giammarco Final MC
What was the most significant turning point of the Napoleonic Wars? A. Battle of Trafalgar B. Battle of Jena C. Battle of Freidland D. Battle of Austerlitz
A. Battle of Trafalgar
Which Series of events is in chronological order I. German Rearmament II. Paris Peace Conference III. Stresa Front IV. First World War A. IV, II, I, III B. II, I, IV, III C. III, IV, II, I D.I, III, IV, II
A. IV, II, I, III
The July revolution of 1830 in France was successful in that A. It established a legitimate legislative body and electorate B. Other European powers supported it C. It restored the bourbon dynasty D. It replaced an unpopular monarchy with a republican gov't.
A. It established a legitimate legislative body and electorate
Who sparked the "scramble for africa" A. Leopold II B. Cecil rhodes C. Victoria I D. Otto von bismarck
A. Leopold II
What country introduced the open door policy A. The united states B. France C. Japan D. Britain
A. The united states
The "Big Three" agreed to the invasion of Italy at A. Potsdam Conference B. Casablanca Conference C. Tehran Conference D. Yalta Conference
B. Casablanca Conference
ABDICATION OF KAISER WILHELM, SPRING OFFENSIVE, ESTABLISHMENT OF WEIMAR REPUBLIC, ARMISTICE OF COMPIEGNE (List in chronological order) A. I, II, III, IV B. II, I, III, IV C. IV, III, II, I D. III, I, IV, II
B. II, I, III, IV
Ataturk's reforms included all of the following except A. Granting turkish women rights including suffrage B. Naming ankara the capital of turkey C. Basing turkish law on sharia D. Establishing a turkish republic
C. Baning turkish law on sharia
The political cartoon above suggests that the entente cordiale between GB and France was established as a result of their common hatred of A. Russia B. Austria-Hungary C. Germany D. Italy
C. Germany
What member of BIG 4 was least satisfied with paris peace conference? A. France B. USA C. Italy D. Britain
C. Italy
Which European colonial power were most Latin Americans revolting against during the 19th century? A. Portugal B. France C. Spain D. Great Britain
C. Spain
What did the "new imperial" powers establish throughout china A. Protectorates B. Colonies C. Spheres of influence D. Condominiums
C. Spheres of influence
The development of the stream engine during the industrial revolution A. Was the work of Edmund Cartwright B. Proved to be Disastrous to Great Britain's mining Industry C. Made the development of Factories obsolete D. Allowed for factories to be built away from a water source
D. Allowed for factories to be built away from a water source
Which Chinese Dynasty was overthrown during the Revolution of 1911 A. Sui B. Yuan C. Ming D. Ch'ing
D. Ch'ing
Women under the Napoleonic code A. Gained social rights but lost economic rights B. Gained both social and economic rights C. Gained economic rights but lost their social rights D. Lost both social and economic rights
D. Lost both social and economic rights
The british east india company broke the canton system by introducing the chinese to A. Cotton B. Tobacco C. Indigo D. Opium
D. Opium
Which event led to a temporary truce between the communists and nationalists during the chinese civil war? A. Northern Expedition B. Shanghai Massacre C. Long march D. Rape of Nanking
D. Rape of Nanking
The Napoloenic Code most favored A. The nobility B. The clergy C. Peasants D. The middle class
D. The middle class
The four primary participants from the victorious side at the congress of the vienna were A. Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Great Britain B. Great Britain, Spain, Prussia, Russia C. Great Britain, France, Austria, Prussia D. Prussia, Russia, Great Britain, and Portugal
A. Austria, Russia, Prussia, and Great Britain
All of the following groups were represented in the provisional government except A. Bolsheviks B. The middle class C. Liberals D. Constitutional democrats
A. Bolsheviks
What country was fighting against the Axis powers alone at the Beginning of 1941? A. Britain B. France C. Soviet Union D. United States
A. Britain
The Allied Powers that occupied Germany after the Second World War were A. Britain, France, Soviet Union , and the united States B. France, Poland, The Soviet Union, and the united States C. Britain, Czechoslovakia, France, and the Soviet Union D. Belgium, France,The Soviet union , and the united States
A. Britain, France, Soviet Union , and the united States
What country was forced to cede the Sudetenland to Nazi Germany following the Munich Conference? A. Czechoslovakia B. Austria C. Yugoslavia D. Poland
A. Czechoslovakia
Vladimir Lenin accomplished all of the following except A. Forcing Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate. B. Negotiating the treaty of Brest-Litovsk C. Defeating the "Whites" during the Russian civil war D. Establishing the Soviet Union
A. Forcing Tsar Nicholas II to abdicate.
Count Cavour's key strategy to free Italy from Austrian Domination required the military and diplomatic support of A. France B. Russia C. Great Britain D. Prussia
A. France
All of the following are true of the outcomes of the Congress of Vienna except A. France was greatly reduced in size B. Austria became the dominant power if northern C. Prussia gained control of the Rhineland D. The German states were reorganized into the German Confederation
A. France was greatly reduced in size
All of the following statement regarding fascism are accurate except A. It emerged following the second world war B. It was ideologically opposed to communism C. It viewed democracy as weak and divisive D. It promoted the strength of the state over the rights of individuals
A. It emerged following the second world war
All the following regarding assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand are accurate except A. It occurred in the Serbian capital of Belgrade B. It was planned by "black hand" with support of Serbian military C. Committed by Gavrilo Princip D. Resulted in A-H declaring war on Serbia
A. It occurred in the Serbian capital of Belgrade
All of the following statements regarding the meiji restoration are true except A. It resulted in the "new imperialist" powers establishing spheres of influence throughout japan B. It was sparked by the perry expedition C. It led to japan expanding its influence throughout the far east D. It started with the iwakura mission to the US and western
A. It resulted in the "new imperialist" powers establishing spheres of influence throughout japan
All of the following statements regarding the battle of France are accurate except A. It witnessed the effective use of the Maginot Line by the British and French forces B. It resulting in the German victory and the Evacuation of more than 300,000 British and French Troops from continental Europe C. It led to the establishment of the German Puppet state of Vichy France D. It marked the low point in of the Allied Powers in the European Theater of War
A. It witnessed the effective use of the Maginot Line by the British and French forces
Who brought an end to japanese isolationism A. Matthew perry B. Cecil rhodes C. Robert clive D. Charles gordon
A. Matthew perry
Conclusion of poem criticizes which of the following causes of WWI A. Nationalism B. Military plans C. Alliance system D. Imperial competition
A. Nationalism
Which region did not gain its independence during the interwar years A. Palestine B. Anatolia C. Arabia D. Persia
A. Palestine
Mao Tse-Tung and the communist party were most popular amongst chinese A. Peasants B. Workers C. Soldiers D. bureaucrats
A. Peasants
Dutch argument made in this editorial was most strongly opposed by A. Prime minister georges clemenceau B. Woodrow wilson C. David lloyd george D. Vittorio orlando
A. Prime minister georges clemenceau
All statements regarding treaty of brest-litovsk are accurate except A. Result of single german victory on eastern front B. Accepted by Vladimir lenin and bolsheviks C. Ceded about ¼ of russian empire to germany D. Allowed germany to move thousands of troops from eastern to western front
A. Result of single german victory on eastern front
The final act of Italian unification occurred in 1870 when A. Rome became the capital of Italy following the withdraw of French troops B. Garibaldi's forces defeated the kingdom of the two sicilies C. Piedmont- Sardinia annexed Lombardy as a result of the second war of Italian independence D. The pope renounced all territorial claims in Italy
A. Rome became the capital of Italy following the withdraw of French troops
All following regarding Western front during WWI are accurate except A. Stretched roughly 1500 miles baltic -> black sea B. Pitted british and french against germans C. Moved very little following battle of marne D. Was scene of horrific trench warfare resulting in millions of casualties
A. Stretched roughly 1500 miles baltic -> black sea
During the boxer rebellion A. The "new imperial" powers formed the eight nation alliance B. Major-general charles gordon led the "ever victorious army" C. Hung Hsiu-Chuan established the taiping heavenly kingdom in southern china D. Chinese peasants rebelled against the ch'ing dynasty
A. The "new imperial" powers formed the eight nation alliance
As a result of Operation Barbarossa A. The Soviet Union Joined the Allied Powers B. Nazi Germany Declared war on the United states C. Britain and France Declared war on Nazi Germany D. Japan joined the Axis Powers
A. The Soviet Union Joined the Allied Powers
All of the following were sources of motivation for "new imperialism" powers except A. The desire to spread roman catholicism to non-christians B. The acquisition of natural resources and markets in order to support the industrial revolution C. The establishment of world wide empires as a expression of nationalism D. A sense of superiority and duty to civilize the non- western world
A. The desire to spread roman catholicism to non-christians
Napoleon Bonaparte restored the roman catholic church and allowed for religious tolerance in France because A. The dissolution of the Roman Catholic church was unpopular with the peasantry B. he wanted to return the roman catholic church to its previous dominance C. He had once suffered religious persecution D. He was a devout roman catholic and wanted to spread his faith throughout the french empire
A. The dissolution of the Roman Catholic church was unpopular with the peasantry
Russia was defeated in all of the following wars except A. The napoleonic wars B. The crimean war C. The russo- japanese war D. WW1
A. The napoleonic wars
The british east india company drove the french east india company out of india as a result of A. The seven years' war B. The war of the spanish succession C. The american revolutionary war D. The war of the austrian succession
A. The seven years' war
All of the following occurred after the formation of the new nation-states in Latin America except A. There was a dramatic loss in the population throughout the region B. The united states issued the monroe doctrine in order to protect latin america from european domination C. Disputes emerged amongst nation-states regarding their boundaries D. Latin Americans were not used to governing themselves and power remained in the hands of wealthy landowners
A. There was a dramatic loss in the population throughout the region
Which of the following best describes Napoleon Bonaparte's goal as reflected in the excerpt of the Napoleonic code above? A. To benefit the common good B. To protect the rights and freedoms of all people C. To establish a constitutional monarchy D. To implement all the goals and desires fought for in the French Revolution
A. To benefit the common good
What marked the end to the russo-japanese war A. Treaty of portsmouth B. Convention of kanagawa C. Treaty of nanking D. Boxer protocol
A. Treaty of portsmouth
The government that replaced Napoleon Bonaparte was A. An absolute monarchy under Louis XVII B. A constitutional monarchy under Louis XVIII C. A puppet put in by the Sixth Coalition who had little legitimacy in France D. A provisional government that was to write a new Republican constitution for France
B. A constitutional monarchy under Louis XVIII
Which Tsar emancipated Russia's Serfs? A. Nicholas I B. Alexander II C. Alexander III D. Nicholas II
B. Alexander II
Ultimately, the Napoleonic Empire, including dependent states and allies, included all of the following except A. The confederation of the Rhine B. Britain C. Spain D. The Grand Duchy of Warsaw
B. Britain
The Continental system failed because A. Mediterranean countries such as Spain refused to comply B. Britain enacted a successful counter-blockade of continental Europe with their superior naval force C. Britain was capable of producing all the goods it needed internally D. Britain circumvented the Embargo by trading with russia through the North and Baltic Seas
B. Britain enacted a successful counter-blockade of continental Europe with their superior naval force
The French directory tried to ground itself in the support of the political A. Right, the royalists hoping for the restoration of the Bourbon Monarchy B. Center, called by one historian "The Mirage of the moderates" C. Left, the neo-jacobins who wanted to preserve the democratic gains of the french revolution without the reign of terror
B. Center, called by one historian "The Mirage of the moderates"
Napoleon Bonaparte's victory over austria at the battle of Austerlitz established french dominance in A. The Mediterranean B. Central Europe C. The Iberian Peninsula D. The low countries
B. Central Europe
All of the following were trading posts established by the british east india company in india except A. Madras B. Delhi C. Bombay D. Calcutta
B. Delhi
Britain successfully defended the Suez Canal at the Battle of A. Stalingrad B. El Alamein C. Midway D. Leyte Gulf
B. El Alamein
All following regarding paris peace conference are accurate except A. Dominated by BIG 4 of USA, Britain, France, Italy B. English was language spoken by all representatives of BIG 4 C. Germany could not attend D. Resulted in treaty of versailles
B. English was language spoken by all representatives of BIG 4
Which of the following best describes Napoleon's rule as reflected in the Napoleonic Code above? A. Absolute monarch B. Enlightened despot C. Military dictator D. Republican official
B. Enlightened despot
The poor law act accomplished all of the following except A. Provided a place of refuge for the poor known as workhouses B. Established welfare facilities that kept families together C. Established welfare facilities where families were separated D. Encouraged the poor to seek employment
B. Established welfare facilities that kept families together
What African country was invaded and conquered by Fascist Italy during the Interwar period? A. Somalia B. Ethiopia C. Libya D. Eritrea
B. Ethiopia
What country colonized the most of north africa A. Italy B. France C. Germany D. Britain
B. France
All following support conclusions drawn in this excerpt about the versailles treaty and the league of nations except A. Precedent set by members of league of nations that they had right to conquer other countries and incorporate them into their empires B. Germany deserved the harsh conditions imposed on it by victorious powers because of many atrocities C. Germany's economy was really under foreign control D. German people would not accept harsh terms of the peace settlement for long
B. Germany deserved the harsh conditions imposed on it by victorious powers because of many atrocities
What did Adolf Hitler achieve by remilitarizing the Rhineland? A. He expanded the borders of Nazi Germany into eastern Europe B. He defied the provisions of the treaty of Versailles C. He united all German-speaking people within the Third Reich D. He stopped the spread of Communism in western Europe
B. He defied the provisions of the treaty of Versailles
The "new imperial" powers were all A. European B. Industrialized C. White D. Christian
B. Industrialized
All of the following were results of the treaty of nanking except A. It granted british merchants extraterritorial rights in china B. It brought the opium war to an end in favor of the chinese C. It allowed the british to lease the island of hong kong D. It opened several chinese ports to british merchants
B. It brought the opium war to an end in favor of the chinese
All the following statements regarding the Lend-Lease Act are accurate except A. It provided American financial support to the allied powers during the second Word War B. It marked the United state's entry into the Second World War C. it symbolized the United States' moral support of the Allied Powers during the Second World War D. It was pushed through Congress by FDR
B. It marked the United state's entry into the Second World War
All of the following statements regarding the sepoy uprising are accurate except A. It was sparked by the introduction of the enfield rifle to sepoys B. It resulted in the independence of india C. It was brutally suppressed by the british troops D. It led to the dissolution of the british east india
B. It resulted in the independence of india
All of the following statements regarding the Japanese invasion of manchuria are accurate except A. It was triggered by the great depression B. It was met with fierce resistance by both Chinese Nationalists and Communists C. It led to the establishment of the Japanese puppet state of manchukuo D. It was condemned by the League of Nations following the Lytton Commission
B. It was met with fierce resistance by both Chinese Nationalists and Communists
I Express to you my sincere congratulations that you [President Kruger] and your people [Boers], without appealing to the help of friendly powers, have succeeded, by your own energetic action against the armed bands [British irregulars] which invaded your country as distributors of the peace... Who wrote this telegram? A. Queen Victoria B. Kaiser Wilhelm II C. Emperor Francis Joseph D. Czar Nicholas II
B. Kaiser Wilhelm II
The Japanese first utilized Kamikaze pilots at the battle of A. Midway B. Leyte Gulf C. Iwo Jima D. Joseph Stalin
B. Leyte Gulf
Who is considered a practical socialist A. Henri De Saint Simon B. Louis Blanc C. Karl Marx D. Charles Fourier
B. Louis Blanc
Which British city was nicknamed "Cottonopolis" as a result of the industrial revolution A. Liverpool B. Manchester C. London D. Bristol
B. Manchester
Who is considered the personification of Appeasement? A. Stanley Baldwin B. Neville Chamberlain C. Winston Churchill D. Clement Attlee
B. Neville Chamberlain
Prior to the first world war the middle east was part of the A. Russian empire B. Ottoman empire C. Austro-Hungarian empire D. British empire
B. Ottoman empire
What country was not a member of the allied powers during WWI? A. France B. Ottoman empire C. Russia D. Britain
B. Ottoman empire
During the Franco- Prussian War A. Napoleon III successfully defended France from a Prussian Invasion B. The French were thoroughly defeated at the Battle of Sedan C. A military Standoff resulted between France and Prussia D. A truce was made granting France the territories of Alsace and Lorraine
B. The French were thoroughly defeated at the Battle of Sedan
All of the following statements regarding the interwar period are accurate except A. Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany sought to undo the treaty of Versailles B. The United States assumed a more active role within the league of nations C. The western democracies attempted to maintain peace through appeasement D. Both fascist and democratic states distrusted the soviet union
B. The United States assumed a more active role within the league of nations
All of the following were results of the berlin conference except A. The "new imperialism" powers pledged to abolish slavery throughout africa B. The british constructed a transcontinental railroad connecting north and south africa C. Major conflicts amongst the "new imperial" powers regarding african colonies were avoided D. The congo and niger rivers become free trade zones
B. The british constructed a transcontinental railroad connecting north and south africa
The May Fourth Movement was a protest against A. The corruption and ineffectiveness of the Ch'ing dynasty B. The republic of china's acceptance of the treaty of Versailles C. The influence of the soviet union in china and the establishment of the communist party D. Chiang Kai-shek's right-wing, authoritarian Policies
B. The republic of china's acceptance of the treaty of Versailles
Factory owners exploited child labor largely because A. Society believed that work was an important aspect of children's development B. Their parents needed them to help earn income for the family C. Children sought increasing independence from their parents D. Adults were reluctant to work in factories
B. Their parents needed them to help earn income for the family
The "Revisionists"" enlisted Napoleon Bonaparte in the conspiracy that ended in the Brumaire coup because A. They recognized his genius and wanted to install him as a dictator B. They Hoped to use him as a figurehead, since he was very popular C. They needed the full power of the army to avoid renewed civil war D. They feared that if they did not include him, he would turn on them
B. They Hoped to use him as a figurehead, since he was very popular
The luddites represented which of the following A. Factory workers upset by low wages B. Unemployed skilled craftsmen C. Saboteurs from rival factories D. Women protesting wage discrimination
B. Unemployed skilled craftsmen
Who proposed the 14 POINTS? A. George Clemenceau B. Woodrow Wilson C. David Lloyd George D. Vittorio Orlando
B. Woodrow Wilson
All following are british diplomacy during WWI except A. Treaty of london B. Zimmerman telegram C. Balfour declaration D. Sykes-picot agreement
B. Zimmerman telegram
The principles of the french revolution that Napoleon Bonaparte preserved included all of the following except A. Disdain for the unjust and cumbersome institutions of french absolutism B. A rejection of traditional aristocratic privileges C. A commitment to popular sovereignty and representative institutions D. The promotion of equality of opportunity
C. A commitment to popular sovereignty and representative institutions
All of the following were policies of Joseph Stalin except A. Collectivization of small, privately owned farms B. Rapid industrialization through five year plans C. Allowing for a limited amount of capitalism through the new economic policy D. Purges of the communist party and red army
C. Allowing for a limited amount of capitalism through the new economic policy
Napoleon Bonaparte's campaigns against Russia in 1807 resulted in A. A crushing victory that gave France control of the Russian Empire B. A narrow victory that gave France control over Russia's Western provinces C. An agreeement that divided Europe into french and russian spheres of influence D. A devastating defeat that was the beginning of the end for Napoleon Bonaparte
C. An agreeement that divided Europe into french and russian spheres of influence
What did most indians except following their contribution to the british war effort during WW1 A. Independence from the british empire B. High ranking positions within the british army C. Autonomy of "home rule" within the british empire D. The division of british india based on religion
C. Autonomy of "home rule" within the british empire
According to the Balfour declaration A. Britain and france would divide the middle east between them following the first world war. B. Britain would establish an arab Nation-state in the middle east following the first world war in exchange for arab military support C. Britain would establish a jewish nation state in the middle east following the first world war in exchange for jewish financial support. D. The middle east would be divided into mandates and administered by britain and france following WW1
C. Britain would establish a jewish nation state in the middle east following the first world war in exchange for jewish financial support.
All of the following were immediate causes of the Russian Revolution except A. Military defeat against the central powers along the eastern front B. Food shortages in the petrograd and other russian cities C. Conservative tsarist policies like "official nationality" D. The belief that tsarina alexandra was a german agent
C. Conservative Tsarist policies like "official nationality"
What was the original goal of the indian national congress A. Indian autonomy within the british empire B. The prohibition of islam throughout india C. Economic and social equality between the british and indians D. The establishment of an independent indian nation state
C. Economic and social equality between the british and indians
The primary objective of the attendees at the congress of Vienna was to A. Punish France and gain reparations B. Reorganize European states along ethnic lines C. Establish peace through a balance of power D. Enact reforms in the name of popular sovereignty
C. Establish peace through a balance of power
The Frankfurt assembly of 1848 A. Was suppressed by Prussian troops B. Succeeded in making Prussia's Frederick William IV the president of a united Germany C. ailed in it attempt to create a united Germany D. Gained the support of the Austrian Emperor
C. Failed in it attempt to create a united Germany
The moroccan crisis involved A. Britain and france B. The united states and japan C. France and germany D. Britain and china
C. France and germany
Who was not a member of the "Big Three" at the Potsdam Conference? A. Harry S. Truman B. Clement Attlee C. Franklin D. Roosevelt D. Joseph Stalin
C. Franklin D. Roosevelt
Napoleon Bonaparte's political stature grew because of all of the following except A. His brilliant military and diplomatic successes in northern italy B. his defense of the french directory against royalist uprising C. His success of his military expedition to egypt D. His personal negotiation of the treaty of campo formio
C. His success of his military expedition to Egypt
Which series of events is in chronological order I) Allied invasion of Italy, II) operation torch III) d-day IV) tehran conference A. IV, II, III, I B. I, IV, III, II C. II, I, IV, III D. III, IV II, I
C. II, I, IV, III
Which series of events is in chronological order I) German Invasion of poland II) operation barbarossa III) molotov-ribbentrop pact IV) battle of france A. III, I, IV, II B. I, IV, II, III C. III, I, II, IV D. IV, II, I, III
C. III, I, II, IV
All of the following statements regarding the canton system are accurate except A. It was established by the ch'ing dynasty B. It limited the interaction between the chinese and foreigners C. It allowed dutch merchants to trade with chinese merchants D. It restricted trade between china and foreign countries to the port of canton
C. It allowed dutch merchants to trade with chinese merchants
What separated fascist italy from nazi germany during the interwar years A. It was ruled by a totalitarian dictator B. It adopted corporatism as an alternative to capitalism and communism C. It established mutually beneficial relationship with the roman catholic church D. It sought to expand its borders through military conquest
C. It established mutually beneficial relationship with the roman catholic church
All of the following statements regarding the russo-japanese war are accurate except A. Its peace treaty was negotiated by president theodore roosevelt B. It was decided by japan's victory at the battle of Tsushima C. It resulted in the independence of korea D. It proved to the world that japan was a "new imperial" power
C. It resulted in the independence of korea
All of the following statements regarding the fashoda incident are accurate except A. It was caused by british and french attempts to construct a transcontinental railroad in africa B. It led to a surge of nationalism in both britain and france C. It sparked a war between britain and france D. It resulted in the british and french establishing the entente cordiale
C. It sparked a war between britain and france
All of the following statements regarding the indian independence movement are accurate except A. It was led by Mohandas Gandhi and the Indian National Congress B. It was intensified as a result of british resistance during the interwar years. C. It was characterized by violent attacks against british authorities D. It led to the partition of india following the second world war.
C. It was characterized by violent attacks against british authorities
All the following statements regarding the German Invasion of poland are accurate except A. It marked the beginning of the Second World War B. It witnessed the use of blitzkrieg by german forces C. It was thwarted by britain and france D. It resulted in the occupation of poland by Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union
C. It was thwarted by Britain and France
What battle prevented Germany from breaking Britain's blockade of the north sea A. Tannenberg B. The Somme C. Jutland D. Verdun
C. Jutland
All of the following regions were directly affected by "new imperialism" except A. Sub-saharan africa B. The far east C. Latin america D. The indian subcontinent
C. Latin america
Who was Joseph Stalin's main rival following the death of Vladimir Lenin A. Lavr Kornilov B. Nikolai Bukharin C. Leon Trotsky D. Grigory Zinoviev
C. Leon Trotsky
Of the 600,000 soldiers Napoleon Bonaparte led into Russia, he lost A. Less than 50,000 B. Around 100,000 C. More than 500,000 D. All 600,000
C. More than 500,000
Gallipoli Campaign was british invasion of ottoman empire involving colonial troops from australia and A. Canada B. India C. New zealand D. South africa
C. New zealand
The liberal forces that put pressure on the monarchies in continental europe also created which of the following reforms in Great Britain A. Corn laws B. Factory act of 1833 C. Reform bill of 1832 D. Poor law
C. Reform bill of 1832
Which middle eastern country was ruled by an absolute monarchy during the interwar years A. Turkey B. Iran C. Saudi arabia D. Israel
C. Saudi arabia
Which of the following statements best describes the ideological foundation of 19th century conservatism? A. That an enlightened monarch was the best attainable form of government B. That established churches provided the moral justification for hereditary monarchies C. That the people were not capable of governing themselves and needed the capable leadership of a king D. That liberal change would only expose the sinful and undisciplined side of human nature
C. That the people were not capable of governing themselves and needed the capable leadership of a king
The political cartoon above best represents A. The Lend-Lease Act B. The Tripartite Pact C. The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact D. The Atlantic Charter
C. The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
The industrial revolution began in Great Britain for all of the following reasons except A. It had an increasing population to provide workers for factories B. It had resources like iron that was used to build stronger tools and machines C. The british had fought several wars on their soil, so they were ready for a change D. It had an empire that provided both resources and a demand for goods
C. The british had fought several wars on their soil, so they were ready for a change
The thermidorian reaction involved all of the following except A. The fall from power and execution of maximillien Robespierre B. The end of the reign of terror and the "white terror" against the Jacobins C. The end of the french revolution and restoration of the bourbon monarchy D. The establishment of a moderate republican government known as the french directory
C. The end of the french revolution and restoration of the bourbon monarchy
A direct Result of the Austro- Prussian war was A. The inclusion of Austria in the north German Confederation B. The disgust of Prussian liberals regarding chancellor Bismarck's policies C. The exclusion of Austria from the north German Confederation D. The establishment of the German Empire
C. The exclusion of Austria from the north German Confederation
All of the following events contributed to the Latin American wars of independence except A. The French Revolution B. The enlightenment C. The industrial Revolution D. The American Revolution
C. The industrial Revolution
All of the following were true about the factory system during the industrial Revolution except A. The average work- day was roughly 14 Hours long B. The work- week was 6 days long C. The safety conditions were excellent D. The work was monotonous and tedious
C. The safety conditions were excellent
Railroads had all of the following impacts on British society except A. They reduced the cost of shipping and distribution B. They helped create new jobs C. They provided a safer work environment for workers D. They expanded markets for both agricultural and industrialized
C. They provided a safer work environment for workers
Political Cartoon above suggests League of Nations was ineffective without involvement of A. Britain B. Italy C. USA D. Italy
C. USA
Unlike Benito Mussolini, Adolf HItler A. Was a veteran of the first world war B. Suppressed dissent with the use of a secret police C. Was extremely anti-semitic and persecuted jews D. Brought about the second world war through acts of aggression
C. Was extremely anti-semitic and persecuted jews
Which of the following aspects of the Napoleonic code shows the greatest contradiction to the teachings of the Enlightenment? A. "Every Frenchmen shall enjoy civil rights" B. "All portions of the National territory, which are not susceptible of private proprietorship, are considered as dependencies of the public domain" C. "Private persons have the free disposition of the property belonging to them..." D. "Married persons cannot derogate from the rights resulting from the power of the husband over the persons of his wife and his children"
D. "Married persons cannot derogate from the rights resulting from the power of the husband over the persons of his wife and his children"
What type of Gov't did did russia have prior to 1917 A. Constitutional monarchy B. Republic C. Dictatorship D. Absolute monarchy
D. Absolute monarchy
All of the following occurred as a direct result of the French Revolutionary Wars and the Rise of Napoleon except A. Mass conscription was introduced as a standard component of warfare B. The Holy Roman Empire was dissolved C. Britain began seizing sailors from neutral vessels, helping spark the war of 1812 D. American colonists fought against and gained their independence from Britain
D. American colonists fought against and gained their independence from Britain
We shall fight on the seas and oceans, we shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air... etc. The speech above was delivered by Winston Churchill during the Battle of A. El Alamein B. The Bulge C. Stalingrad D. Britain
D. Britain
What country established the world's largest empire by the early 20th century A. France B. United states C. Japan D. Britain
D. Britain
What country did japan defeat in the sino-japanese was A. Korea B. The united states C. Russia D. China
D. China
The dominant ideology of the members of the Congress of Vienna was that of A. Liberalism B. Nationalism C. Socialism D. Conservatism
D. Conservatism
Who was the principal political figure leading the unification of Italy A. Giuseppe Mazzini B. Victor Emmanuel II C. Napoleon III D. Count Cavour
D. Count Cavour
As a result of the Battle of Leipzig and the fall of Paris in 1814, Napoleon Bonaparte abdicated the throne and was exiled to A. Corsica B. Sicily C. St. Helena D. Elba
D. Elba
Sun Yat-Sen "Three principles of the people" included all of the following except A. Removing foreign influences from china B. Allowing the chinese to participate in Gov't C. Redistributing land throughout china D. Expanding the borders of china
D. Expanding the borders of china
What event marked the end of "new imperialism A. German unification B. Boxer rebellion C. Meiji restoration D. First world war
D. First world war
Which series of events is in chronological order I) Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor II) lytton commission III) Japanese invasion of manchuria IV) 2nd sino-japanese war A. II, I, IV, III B. III, IV, II, I C. II, III, IV, I D. III, II, IV, I
D. III, II, IV, I
The unification of Italy exacerbated Tensions between the pope and Italy because A. Those who supported unification generally opposed organized religion B. The pope had a stronger following in southern Italy, and those supporters defended Rome during unification C. The Roman Catholic church opposed the violent means through which unification occurred D. In becoming part of Italy, the pope had to forfeit territorial claims in central Italy E. Unification forced the pope to get involved in politics, which he had long avoided
D. In becoming part of Italy, the pope had to forfeit territorial claims in central Italy
All of the following statements regarding the Potsdam agreement are accurate except A. It required Germany to pay the Allied Powers $23 Billion in War Reparations B. It moved the German-Polish Border West to the Odor-Neisse Rivers C. It expelled 12 million Germans from central and eastern European countries D. It established the democratic west Germany and communist East Germany
D. It established the democratic west Germany and communist East Germany
All of the following statements regarding Operation Overlord are accurate except A. It was planned by the "Big Three" at the Tehran Conference b. It called for an allied invasion of German-occupied Europe through France C. It resulted in the landing of millions of allied troops in Western Europe within a month D. It led to the collpase of the Fascis Regime in Italy and the arrest of Benito Mussolini
D. It led to the collpase of the Fascis Regime in Italy and the arrest of Benito Mussolini
Which of the following is not considered a characteristic of 19th century socialism? A. Its attempts to address the needs of the working class varied B. It emerged as a result of the inadequacies of existing ideologies C. It called for the government to engage in Laissez- Faire D. It viewed the working class as lazy and unintelligent
D. It viewed the working class as lazy and unintelligent
All of the following statements regarding the triple alliance are accurate except A. It was established by Chancellor Otto Von Bismarck B. It included germany, A-H, Italy C. It was designed to isolate France following D. Franco-Prussian war D. Its members fought together as the central powers during WWI
D. Its members fought together as the central powers during WWI
BIG 4 punished germany for WWI in all the following ways except A. Requiring germany to pay reparations B. Reducing size and power of german military C. France could occupy saar basin for 15 years D. Kaiser wilhelm and other officials charged with war crimes
D. Kaiser wilhelm and other officials charged with war crimes
Which event most undermined the authority the provisional gov't A. Kornilov affair B. April theses C. Battle of tannenberg D. Kerensky offensive
D. Kerensky offensive
The peace conditions imposed upon Germany are so hard, so humiliating, that even those who have the smallest expectation of 'peace and justice' are bound to be deeply disappointed... Which was not a position in this excerpt A. German war reparations to serve B. Allies gave germany certain assurances for her surrender that were ignored at versailles C. Germany lost too much territory D. More than fair to cut german army and navy in half
D. More than fair to cut german army and navy in half
Bent double, like old beggars under sacks, [something]-kneed, coughing like hags, we cursed through sludge, [something] on haunting flares we turned our backs, and towards our distant rest began to trudge. Men marched asleep. Many had lost their boots, but limped on blood-shod. All went lame; all blind; drunk with fatigue; deaf even to the hoots of gas shells dropping behind. Gas! Gas! Quick boys! An ecstasy of fumbling fitting the clumsy helmets just in time... The poem exemplifies impact of what new technology in WWI A. Trench warfare B. Machineguns C. Barbed wire D. Poison gas
D. Poison gas
In The Communist Manifesto Karl Marx A. Stated that society should be a technocracy led by Bankers,Engineers, and industrialists B. Called for the creation of Phalansteries C. Advocated for universal male suffrage D. Promoted economic determinism and class struggle
D. Promoted economic determinism and class struggle
Adolf HItler's foreign policy goals included all of the following except A. Repudiating many of the provisions of the treaty of versailles B. Uniting all german-speaking people within one empire C. Expanding the border of germany eastward and enslaving slavic peoples D. Resurrecting the glory of the Holy Roman Empire
D. Resurrecting the glory of the Holy Roman Empire
What weapon was not used in WWI A. Tank B. Flamethrower C. Mustard gas D. Rocket
D. Rocket
Pan-slavists hoped to unite the "South Slavs" by expanding borders of A. Romania B. Greece C. Bulgaria D. Serbia
D. Serbia
All of the following events contributed to the growth of tension between France and Germany in the decades prior to WW1 except A. Germany's annexation of alsace-lorraine following franco-prussian war B. Kaiser Wilhelm II decision to deploy SMS PANTHER to the port of Agadir during 2nd Moroccan Crisis C. Establishment of Entente Cordiale by Britain and France D. Spread of Pan-Slavism in Balkans
D. Spread of Pan-Slavism in Balkans
Liberalism as an economic and political philosophy in the 19th century best suited A. The working class B. Peasants C. Nobles D. The middle class
D. The middle class
All the Following statements regarding the Spanish Civil War are accurate except A. Francisco Fernando led the Nationalists against the Republicans. B. Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany provided the Nationalists with Military Support C. Britain and France signed the non-intervention agreement in attempt to prevent the war's escalation. D. The war marked the beginning of the Second World War in Europe
D. The war marked the beginning of the Second World War in Europe
All following were results of sinking of the RMS LUSITANIA except A. Death of 1198 passengers, 139 americans B. Anti-german sentiment in USA C. Germany temporarily abandoning submarine warfare D. USA declared war on Germany
D. USA declared war on Germany
Great Britain's textile industry in the late 18th century A. Was inspired by the textile industry found in the united states B. Declined due to the lack of technological innovation C. Immediately declined with the success of the industrial revolution D. Was responsible for the creation of the first modern factories
D. Was responsible for the creation of the first modern factories