Chapter 34 ICRC

When comparing the effects of the First World War on colonies that were settler societies like Australia with those that were simply dependent like India, which of the following is most accurate? a. Settler societies continued their remarkable allegiance to Europe while dependent colonies began to break away. b. Settler societies viewed themselves as autonomous while colonial dissidents were reinvigorated in their quest for independence. c. Both settler and dependent colonies had contributed men and resources to the war so they were proud of their loyalties to the mother nations. d. Neither settler nor dependent colonies wanted to continue their former relationship with colonial masters. e. The war effort had required so much loyal colonial participation that both settler and dependent colonies believed that independence would be their reward.

b. Settler societies viewed themselves as autonomous while colonial dissidents were reinvigorated in their quest for independence.

When comparing the effect of the First World War on colonies that were settler societies like Australia with those that were simply dependent like India, which of the following is most accurate? a. Settler societies continued their remarkable allegiance to Europe while dependent colonies began to break away. b. Settler societies were encouraged to seek complete independence while dependent colonies continued to uphold colonial ideals. c. Both settler and dependent colonies had contributed men and resources to the war so they were proud of their loyalties to the mother nations. d. Neither settler nor dependent colonies wanted to continue their former relationship with colonial masters. e. The war effort had required so much loyal colonial participation that both settler and dependent colonies believed that independence would be their reward.

b. Settler societies were encouraged to seek complete independence while dependent colonies continued to uphold colonial ideals.

Ethnic pride became a part of nationalistic feelings in the 19th century. Which group was of most concern to the central European powers? a. Belgians b. Slavs c. Czechs d. Jews e. Austrians

b. Slavs

What was the chief reason the treaties between countries contributed to the mobilization of war? a. They contributed to a sense of security so that governments became complacent. b. They obligated allies to come to the assistance of countries when threatened. c. They broke down traditional alliances that had existed for centuries. d. They were more offensive than defensive which threatened traditional borders. e. They supported only sovereign nations with well-defined boundaries.

b. They obligated allies to come to the assistance of countries when threatened.

To what extent was the Great War a catalyst for the Russian Revolution? a. When combined with longstanding socioeconomic problems, the incompetence of war leadership brought down the tsarist government. b. War policy had not developed beyond the defeats to the Japanese in 1905, so that was enough to bring down the government. c. The war had little effect because the underlying political problems were so significant that the tsarist government would have collapsed anyway. d. The revolutionary leaders were so successful in their attacks on war policy that the government collapsed. e. The lack of modern technology proved the inherent weakness in the Russian military so that triggered revolution in tsarist opposition.

a. When combined with longstanding socioeconomic problems, the incompetence of war leadership brought down the tsarist government.

What elements of early modern European society played the greatest part in triggering the Great War? a. economic competition as evidenced by guilds b. intense state rivalries resulting from frequent wars c. a dedication to the development of new technologies d. a secular approach to social and economic issues e. traditional loyalties that served as military alliances

b. intense state rivalries resulting from frequent wars

When comparing an earlier global war, the Seven Years' War, with the First World War, which of the following statements is the most accurate? a. Unlike the First World War, the combatant nations of the Seven Years' War had few alliances. b. The First World War was more nationalistic and less economic than the Seven Years' War. c. Both wars were the result of intense nationalistic competition in many areas. d. Both wars were significant for their use of new weaponry and military strategies. e. Neither war was fought much outside Europe but both used colonial troops in Europe.

c. Both wars were the result of intense nationalistic competition in many areas.

The rapid industrializations of Germany most threatened the dominance of which country? a. France b. Italy c. Britain d. Japan e. United States

c. Britain

Which factor most contributed to the failure of the League of Nations to act as an international force? a. Wilson was unable to get the United States to commit as a member nation. b. Only weak and insignificant nations signed on as members. c. When faced with military force, the League had no way to enforce its decisions. d. For any action, over three-quarters of member nations had to vote in agreement. e. An association of nations would never be a reasonable approach to world peace.

c. When faced with military force, the League had no way to enforce its decisions.

What ideological underpinnings of the Paris peace treaties most affected the colonies? a. nationalism b. acceptance of responsibility c. self-determination d. gradual independence e. global peace

c. self-determination

What region of the world was more open to European colonization in the late 19th century? a. east Asia b. south Asia c. South America d. Africa e. southwest Asia

d. Africa

What lasting effects occurred when women entered the workforce in support of the total war effort? a. Many women persisted in their chosen careers beyond the end of the war. b. Many women resented the return of men from the front when they took over jobs. c. Most women had to be forced to return to the domestic sphere. d. Women's good performance during the war lent validity to the idea of their suffrage. e. Unmarried women continued in the industrial workforce as assistants to men.

d. Women's good performance during the war lent validity to the idea of their suffrage.

In which region of the globe did the war have the most lasting effect? a. Africa where the material resources were still needed after war in Europe b. the Middle East where oil was needed to wage war in an age of diesel power c. Australia and New Zealand who supplied men, material, and supplies to Britain d. north Africa which the Germans were determined to control and protect their southern flank. e. east Asia where Japan formed a useful alliance with the Allies in order to dominate the region

e. east Asia where Japan formed a useful alliance with the Allies in order to dominate the region

What modern technologies contributed the most to changes in war strategy that endured throughout the war? a. barbed wire and airplanes b. machine guns and tanks c. poison gas and submarines d. tanks and airplanes e. machine guns and barbed wire

e. machine guns and barbed wire