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Read the statement. Finally, you have broader considerations that might follow what you would call the "falling domino" principle. You have a row of dominoes set up, you knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is the certainty that it will go over very quickly. So you could have a beginning of a disintegration that would have the most profound influences. - Dwight D. Eisenhower (April 7, 1954) How did President Eisenhower's comments impact American foreign policy?
! President Eisenhower held that US involvement abroad was a slippery slope that would lead to further Communist occupations.!
Read the passage. At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways of life. The choice is too often not a free one. One way of life is based upon the will of the majority, and is distinguished by free institutions, representative government, free elections, guarantees of individual liberty, freedom of speech and religion, and freedom from political oppression. The second way of life is based upon the will of a minority forcibly imposed upon the majority. It relies upon terror and oppression, a controlled press and radio, fixed elections, and the suppression of personal freedoms. I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures. I believe that we must assist free peoples to work out their own destinies in their own way. - Harry S. Truman (1947) Which describes the position that President Truman believed the United States should take when dealing with the spread of totalitarian regimes?
! The US policy should be determined based on economic incentives rather than geopolitical ideologies. !
Which best analyzes Nixon's involvement in Vietnam with the decision to pass the War Powers Resolution?
!The end of the Vietnam War led to a congressional committee that authorized legal challenges to the president's authority.!
Which accurately describe how perpetrators of Armenian Genocide were dealt with? (Select all that apply.) -Lesson 10
A few of the highest ranking turkish officials were assassinated by operative taking part in Operation Nemesis War crime trials were held for hundreds of turkish military and political officials, but they were released due to lack of evidence
Which most accurately describes the Angolan Civil War?
A postcolonial chance to establish a free African state in Angola became a high-pressure struggle between ethnic rivals in a cold war atmosphere.
Review the passage. During WWI, (Christian) Armenians had been in revolt and had taken control of some Ottoman provinces. As the Ottoman military was retreating from the eastern front, where it was battling the Russians and British, soldiers began relocating Armenians for security reasons. As they were being transported, Armenians were killed in attacks by local Muslims and also died from hunger and diseases. Similarly, Muslims were killed in Armenian controlled areas. Who would most likely hold the perspective described above? -Lesson 10
A turk
Where did a massacre of thousands of Armenians occur during the Countercoup of 1909? -Lesson 9
Adana
Which scenario most accurately describes why the political situation in Angola became so complicated during the Angolan Civil War?
After achieving its independence from Portugal, the new Angolan state split into three factions supported by three superpowers.
How did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand lead to World War I? -Lesson 10
Alliances forced many countries to go to war either in support of Austria-Hungary or Serbia
What was the outcome of the attempts to try Ottoman war criminals after the Armenian Genocide? -Lesson 9
Although more than 100 were arrested,...
Which best explains the primary reasons for America's involvement in the Korean conflict and the outcome that resulted?
America had a stake in opposing Soviet-backed Communist North Korea because US occupation forces controlled South Korea. However, Chinese and North Korean forces fought the Allied armies to a stalemate.
Which best describes how the Korean War shaped the attitudes of the American public?
American involvement in the Korean action created organized opposition that laid the foundations of the 1960s protest movements.
What impact did the evacuation of American troops in Vietnam have on the United States?
Americans feared that returning veterans would cause unemployment to skyrocket and the economy to collapse.
Which represents a major effect of changing US military policy on African Americans in the Korean War?
An executive order ending segregation in the military meant that hundreds of thousands of African Americans served in the war.
What is the meaning of Mujahideen?
Arabic word meaning "those engaged in jihad," referring especially to Afghan fighters who opposed the Soviet invasion
Who was the British military commander known for defeating Napoleon during the Napoleonic Wars? -Lesson 2
Arthur Wellesley
Which most accurately identifies an example of how the disagreements over the Armenian Genocide have affected the foreign policy of the United States? -Lesson 10
As a candidate for president, Barack Obama...
What impact did the Napoleonic Wars have on popular culture? -Lesson 2
As one of the most significant events of the 19th century, the Napoleonic Wars inspired some of the greatest works of fiction.
What does the acronym APEC stand for, and what is it?
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation; a 21-nation economic forum
Who was the chancellor of the German Empire beginning in 1871? -Lesson 6
Austria's desire to solidify its power after a military defeat to Prussia
Which most accurately examines how the Balkans region factored into the outbreak of World War I? -Lesson 10
Austria-Hungary's annexation...
What was a main cause of the Italian Independence War in the 1860s? -Lesson 10
Austrian occupation and rule of northern Italy
Review the countries. Serbia Bosnia Bulgaria In which region do these countries lie? -Lesson 6
Balkans
Review the statement. In 1941, Germany launched Operation __________, an invasion of the Soviet Union that used the largest military force in history. Which accurately completes the statement? -Lesson 13
Barbarossa
Which battle is credited with beginning trench warfare? -Lesson 7
Battle of Marne
What was the bloodiest battle of Germany's war with the Soviet Union? -Lesson 13
Battle of Stalingrad
Where was Napoleon Bonaparte defeated by the British army? -Lesson 2
Battle of Waterloo
What was the Nazis' final offensive push during World War II? -Lesson 13
Battle of the Bulge
How have petro-economics shaped the Middle East?
Battles over the region's oil reserves have fueled international conflicts that still impact global politics.
Which identifies the event that established a Communist government in Russia in 1917? -Lesson 8
Bolshevik Revolution
What political group represented the discontent of workers and peasants that led to the fall of the Romanov Dynasty? -Lesson 10
Bolsheviks
Since the end of the Cold War, where have genocides caused by both religious and ethnic divisions occurred?
Bosnia, Darfur, Chechnya
Which identify key colonial holdings that Allied power nations continued to control after World War I? (Select all that apply.) -Lesson 10
Britain in India France in Vietnam
Which identifies a major Russian victory on the eastern front during World War I? -Lesson 10
Brusilov Offensive
How did Soviet realism uplift the ideas of Communism? -Lesson 8
By highlighting the lives of peasants and workers
Which country experienced the growth of a communist movement that challenged the ruling nationalist government in the years after World War I? -Lesson 8
China
What was the significance of the Soviet Union's invasion of Korea during World War II?
China joined the war to provide support in the Pacific Theater.
Which shows the greatest degree in which the modern Chinese business model is affecting humanity?
China produces 70 percent of all cell phones and 90 percent of all computers, enabling Earth's inhabitants to communicate easily and improve their lives.
Which is an example of an alphabet agency or program created under Roosevelt's New Deal? -Lesson 11
Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
What led to self-determination in colonies? -Lesson 1
Colonial inhabitants wanted to end the influence of imperial powers and gain home rule for their countries.
What role did colonies have during the Industrial Revolution?
Colonies supplied the raw materials that were needed for the manufacturing process
Which mostaccurately describes the Vietnam War?
Communism spreading in Southeast Asia led to a power struggle between the superpowers that escalated into an ongoing bloody conflict.
What impact did industrialization have on imperialism?
Competing European countries believed that conquering other territories would provide them with more citizens to tax.
What was the result of the Soviet Union placing nuclear weapons in Cuba?
Cuban Missile Crisis
Which temporary solution was adopted in 1924 to address the economic problems caused by Germany's inability to make reparations? -Lesson 11
Dawes plan
Which German general earned the nickname "the Desert Fox" for his brilliant use of tanks in capturing territory in North Africa? -Lesson 13
Erwin Rommel
Which names the belief that held that Western civilization was exceptional when compared to other cultures?
Eurocentrism
How was Eurocentrism used by imperial countries to justify controlling colonies around the world?
Europeans believed that spreading their culture throughout the world would elevate savage societies.
Which methods did the Nazis use to remove Jews from Europe? (Select all that apply.) -Lesson 14
Forced emigration segregated neighborhoods political assimilation
Which identifies the importance of Dien Bien Phu?
France began to withdraw from Vietnam after Vietminh forces defeated French forces at Dien Bien Phu.
Which identifies a major difference between Franco's version of Fascism and Hitler's version? -Lesson 12
Franco stressed the importance of the Catholic Church as the main source of national solidarity, while Hitler stressed race.
Which identifies a principle that Leninism opposed? -Lesson 10
Free market economy
How did World War I contribute to political change in Russia? -Lesson 10
Fuel and food shortages caused by losses on the eastern front led to revolutions in 1917
Which was a consequence of the United States' entry into World War I? -Lesson 7
German troops dropped out upon arrival of US troops
How did Mikhail Gorbachev's actions bring about responses that hastened the collapse of the Soviet Union?
Gorbachev's sweeping reforms created political enemies whose failed coup attempt further weakened the overextended Soviet system.
Which were impacts of the Vietnam War on American culture? (Select all that apply.)
Government regulations were placed on television broadcasting to keep images of the war from reaching the public. People known as "draft dodgers" sought to avoid military duty through various means.
Which option identifies the royal family that ruled the Austrian empire through much of the 19th century? -Lesson 6
Habsburg
What did Otto Von Bismarck do to help unify Germany? -Lesson 6
He helped create wars with neighboring countries to increase national pride among the German people.
Review the passage. "Not through speeches and majority decisions will the great questions of the day be decided ... but by iron and blood." -Otto von Bismarck, 1862 Which most accurately examines how Bismarck applied the principles expressed in the passage? -Lesson 6
He orchestrated a series of wars with several neighboring countries to increase Prussian power.
Which analyzes why some historians believe that the Federal Civil Defense Administration (FCDA) used propaganda to reduce the general public's concerns about nuclear warfare?
Historians believe that the FCDA used civil defense measures as a psychological tool to convince civilians that preventive measures could be taken.
How did Hitler's Nazi ideology affect the political geography of Europe? -Lesson 12
Hitler used notions of German racial superiority and need for land to justify the occupation of Poland.
Which territory did Great Britain gain as a result of the Opium Wars?
Hong Kong
Which correctly describes the positive impact of European imperialism? -Lesson 1
Imperialist powers provided political unity and economic improvements to their colonies.
Which measure was taken by the British government in an attempt to bring about economic recovery during the Great Depression? -Lesson 11
Increasing all their import tariffs
Which British colony became very valuable when gold and diamonds were discovered there?
India
Which country most accurately represents an example of the growth of anti-colonial sentiment after World War I? -Lesson 10
India
What effects did imperialism have on World War I? (Select all that apply.) -Lesson 10
Indian troops in the british empire refused... The competition over colonial holdings...
Which identifies the reason for the rise of imperial powers?
Industrialized nations wanted to extract resources from developing nations.
Which event led Europe toward World War II? -Lesson 12
Invasion of Poland
What was the impact of the Napoleonic Code? -Lesson 2
It became the set of civil laws adopted throughout Europe and other parts of the world.
What was the significance of the 38th parallel?
It formalized a divide as the official border between North Korea and South Korea.
Which identifies the effect of the Pact of Steel? -Lesson 12
It formed an early alliance between the axis powers of Germany and Italy
What effect did the space race have on American public education during the middle of the 20th century?
It placed increased importance on math and science.
Which accurately identifies the Invasion of Sicily? -Lesson 13
It was a joint effort of British and American forces after the conquest of North Africa.
What was the Battle of the Somme? -Lesson 10
It was a months-long battle resulting in massive British casualties
What was Japanese Reconstruction?
It was a three-phase operation to end Japanese military rule and rebuild Japan's economy.
Which most accurately characterizes the Eisenhower era?
It was a time of economic prosperity and affluence for Americans, but the Cold War and space race created an atmosphere of tension.
Which best explains the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War?
It was an attempt to contain Communist influence in Southeast Asia.
Which were characteristics of the Ottoman Empire? (Select all that apply.) -Lesson 6
Its rulers were Islamic leaders.
Why did the United States and other countries enforce a ban on the export of iron, steel, and fuel to Japan in the 1930s? -Lesson 11
Japan pursued an aggressive military policy at the time it invaded China.
What led to the development of one-crop economies? -Lesson 1
Joint-stock companies found profitability in monopolizing one cash crop
What was the title of a 1940 Nazi anti-Semitic propaganda film? -Lesson 14
Jud Suss
How did the International Criminal Court deal with the genocide and ethnic cleansing in the former Yugoslavia?
Key Bosnian-Serb leaders of the genocides in Bosnia were prosecuted more than a decade after the events.
What was Levittown?
Levittown was a model housing development designed to be built quickly, cheaply, and with minimal variation.
Why did the inability of the Soviet economy to provide for the needs of its citizens lead to the collapse of the system during the Reagan administration?
Manufacturing centers were often stifled by the lack of resources and the shortage of labor in the Communist system.
Which identifies Napoleon's impact on Europe? -Lesson 2
Many Germanic territories were united.
How does Islam affect politics in the Middle East today?
Many Middle Eastern governments follow Sharia law.
Review the definition. the belief that the government can stimulate economic growth by increasing military spending Which term was defined? -Lesson 11
Military keynesianism
Why did a stalemate occur along the western front during World War I? -Lesson 10
Military leaders favored entrenchment over frontal assault in combat against new weapons
Which explains why the US Central Intelligence Agency sponsored a coup to overthrow Iranian Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddeq in 1953?
Mosaddeq nationalized the oil industry, and there was fear that he would align Iran under a Soviet sphere of influence.
Who was a major leader of an Axis power? -Lesson 12
Mussolini
Mass killings of Vietnamese citizens by US Marines occurred during which event?
My Lai Massacre
How did Otto von Bismarck help to bring about German unification? -Lesson 10
NOT He convinced... NOT As minister president...
How did the Teutonic Knights who ruled parts of Germany in the 14th century set a pattern for future Jewish persecution? -Lesson 14
NOT They massacred Jews because they believed them to be ethnically inferior, thus setting a precedent for genocide.
What is Fascism? -Lesson 12
NOT a political theory that promoted nationalism through laissez-faire economics
Who was Mustafa Kemal? -Lesson 9
NOT founder of the young turks
What were the consequences for the Ottoman leaders responsible for the genocide? -Lesson 9
NOT ottoman leaders
Read the quotation below. We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare. We shall endeavor in spite of this to keep the United States of America neutral. In the event of this not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal or alliance on the following basis: make war together, make peace together, generous financial support and an understanding on our part that Mexico is to reconquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The settlement in detail is left to you. You will inform the President of the above most secretly as soon as the outbreak of war with the United States of America is certain and add the suggestion that he should, on his own initiative, invite Japan to immediate adherence and at the same time mediate between Japan and ourselves. Based on this excerpt from the Zimmermann Telegram, what was the main wish of the German leadership? -Lesson 10
NOT that Mexico immediately attack the United States NOT that an alliance
How did the Russian Revolution impact the world in the years after World War I?
NOT the change in Russia's economy brought on the great depression of the 1930's NOT the Bolsheviks were able to spread communism to all of eastern and central europe
Why did Japan attack China in 1937, launching the Second Sino-Japanese War? -Lesson 12
NOT to retaliate after China's attack on Japanese port cities
What was the name of the political party that led the Ottoman Empire into World War I and was involved in the Armenian Genocide? -Lesson 9
NOT young turks committee
Who seized power at the end of the French Revolution? -Lesson 2
Napoleon Bonaparte
Which accurately identifies one reason why the Napoleonic Wars fostered resentment among Europeans? -Lesson 10
Napoleon placed his family members in...
What cultural impact did Napoleon have on Europe? -Lesson 2
Napoleon spread ideas from the French Revolution throughout Europe, leading to national unity outside of France.
How did Napoleon's conquests in Europe impact other parts of the world? -Lesson 2
Napoleon's conquest of Spain led to independence movements in the Americas.
Which factor contributed to the massive loss of human lives during World War I? -Lesson 7
New warefare...
Who was the last czar of Russia? -Lesson 8
Nic II
Were the "duck and cover" drills, as promoted by civil defense initiatives, effective measures for protection?
No, but conducting frequent nuclear attack drills helped limit public hysteria by keeping Americans busy and reassured of potential survival.
In which world regions or countries was the Seven Years' War fought? -Lesson 1
North America, Western Europe, India
Which identifies why the Nixon administration decided to bomb Cambodia?
North Vietnamese troops were using trails into Cambodia to get supplies.
Which major Allied operation was able to break through German defensive fortifications in Italy? -Lesson 13
Operation Olive
Who was the German politician who popularized the use of realpolitik? -Lesson 10
Otto Von Bismark
Which was a main cause for the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867? -Lesson 6
Otto von Bismarck
Who were the Malta exiles? -Lesson 9
Ottoman soldiers
What officially ended the Vietnam War?
Paris Peace Talks
Why did some of Roosevelt's New Deal programs and agencies experience strong legal opposition? -Lesson 11
People believed the federal government had overreached its power
What was the political climate of Cuba in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War?
Political unrest was ongoing under corrupt despots, with frequent military coups and violent uprisings.
Which most accurately describes a problem faced by the Russian army on the eastern front during World War I? -Lesson 8
Poor transportation networks left troops ill-equipped on the front lines
Why was the Wannsee Conference called in 1942? -Lesson 14
Prior to 1942, Jews were mostly placed into ghettos or deported to concentration camps; however, in 1942, Germany decided to implement its plan of extermination.
What were effects of the reinstitution of the draft in the United States?
Protests occurred in opposition to the war and many chose to "dodge the draft." The 26th Amendment was eventually passed to lower the voting age to 18 years.
Which identifies the impact of the Pentagon Papers on the Vietnam War?
Public distrust of the government increased and led to the passage of the War Powers Act.
Who called the Wannsee Conference into session? -Lesson 14
Reinhard Heydrich
What was the outcome of the 1914 Battle of Tannenberg on the eastern front? -Lesson 8
Russia sufored almost 80,000...
What impact did World War I have on Russia? -Lesson 10
Russia's losses in World War I led to riots and protests forcing Czar Nicholas II to abdicate.
What was the name of the German defensive line that ran nearly 400 miles across Germany's western border, extending from the Netherlands southward to Switzerland? -Lesson 13
Siegfried line
Which most accurately explains how differing views of the Armenian Genocide have affected Armenian-Turkish relations to the present day? -Lesson 9
Since Armenia...
Which best describes the reason for the use of trench warfare in World War I? -Lesson 7
Soldiers dug into the ground to protect themselves from gunfire and such
Which correctly analyze why nationalism developed in 19th century Europe? (Select all that apply.) -Lesson 10
Some enlightenment philosophers... Ethnic groups galvanized...
What does the acronym SEATO stand for?
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
What helped ensure that the United States upheld its policy of isolationism? -Lesson 7
The Atlantic and Pacific oceans...
What was the purpose of using culture to spread the message of the Russian Revolution? -Lesson 10
The Bolsheviks needed to reeducate....
What is the name of the Nazi anti-Semitic film, which the Nazis presented as a documentary, that spread false and stereotypical messages about Jews? -Lesson 14
The Eternal Jew
Which options explain reasons that the military was able to take over the government of Japan in the early 1930s? (Select all that apply.) -Lesson 11
The Great Depression caused a major economic decline, leading to a desire for change. The Japanese government had given in to Western desires to keep its navy small, making Japan appear weak.
Nazi ideology advocated the elimination of Jews from Europe. Why weren't all Jews killed immediately upon being imprisoned by the Nazis?
The Nazis wanted to exploit labor from Jews first, while developing a detailed plan for their eventual extermination.
Which were examples of the counterculture in America in the 1960s? (Select all that apply.)
The Ohio National Guard fired upon student protesters at Kent State University. Hippies protested against what they viewed as a materialistic culture.
What significance did the launching of a Soviet satellite have on the United States?
The United States established new military bases around the world to thwart the missile gap. !
Which option explains why the United States was interested in the internal politics of countries such as Chile and Nicaragua from the 1970s to the 1980s?
The United States sought to support right-wing factions or otherwise undermine socialist regimes to increase its sphere of influence against the Soviet Union.
Which explains the most accurate unforeseen effect of the antiwar protest movement?
The Vietnam War coincided with the early feminist and civil rights movements, whose similar goals encouraged crossover.
Which suggests the role of petro-economics in the Middle East and its conflicts?
The Western world's need for petroleum keeps it involved in the tangled politics of the Middle Eastern oil-producing states.
What was an impact of the United States entry into World War I? -Lesson 10
The arrival of fresh troops to the Allied side
What was significant about the Battle of Dien Bien Phu?
The battle resulted in the withdrawal of the French military from Vietnam.
Which suggests the most important side effect that the Candy Bombers mission had on the people of Berlin?
The candy pleased children while letting the adults know that people in the outside world were aware of their plight.
Which identifies the effects of the Congress of Vienna? -Lesson 2
The congress system it set up became a model for the United Nations.
Which reveals problems in South Vietnam during the early 1960s?
The corrupt President Ngo Dinh Diem was overthrown and assassinated.
What made the United States remain neutral toward the Rwandan genocide?
The deaths of American soldiers in Somalia led America to stay out of the conflict.
What events in Europe impacted America's views on foreign policy? -Lesson 12
The fall of France promoted the American people's acceptance of the Lend-Lease Act.
What impact did the collapse of the Napoleonic Empire have on Europe? -Lesson 2
The fall of Napoleon and the spread of ideas from the French Revolution led to a rise in nationalism in many European nations.
What was the impact of the Haiphong Incident?
The incident led to the onset of the First Indochina War between France and Vietnam.
How do Armenians view the events that brought about the deaths of over 1.5 million Armenians in 1915? -Lesson 10
The killings were carried out by the Ottoman government and military
What impact did the collapse of the Soviet Union have on North Korea?
The loss of Soviet aid created economic hardships that contributed to a massive famine.
How did the sinking of the Lusitania lead to US entry into the war in Europe? -Lesson 7
The loss of american
Which most accurately analyzes the impact that World War I had on the internal politics of Russia? -Lesson 8
The loss of life and food shortages caused widespread social discontent, which forced the czar to abdicate
What impact did the Columbian Exchange have on imperialism?
The money generated from moving agricultural goods to new continents built European empires. or The discovery of the American empires led to new markets in which Europeans could sell their goods.
How did the "Stab in the Back" myth contribute to the Nazi rise to power? -Lesson 11
The propaganda campaign allowed Nazis to use Jews as scapegoats and create a common enemy.
Why did President Ronald Reagan support funding the Nicaraguan rebels with money made from selling weapons to Iran?
The selling of weapons achieved the goals of releasing American hostages held by Iranian terrorists while also funding Nicaraguan rebels resisting Communism.
Which explain how the Armenian Genocide has affected the foreign relations of many Western nations? (Select all that apply.) -Lesson 9
The united states has failed... Turkey cut diplomatic...
Which defines the Young Turk Revolution? -Lesson 10
The weakening of the ottoman sultan in favor of a constitutional government
Which identifies how World War I influenced the Lost Generation of writers? -Lesson 10
Their experiences in World War I led them to produce literature with raw themes such as the death of the American dream.
Review the passages. The lie of the "Armenian genocide" was first invented in 1915 by the imperialists of England, France, and Tsarist Russia, who wanted to divide the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. - Turkish politician Doug Perincek, 2005 Today I shall call this Armenian genocide. I think that we, the US government, owe you, our fellow citizens, a more straightforward and honest discussion of this problem. I can tell you as a person who has studied this problem—I have no doubts about what happened. I think that it is inappropriate for us, the Americans, to play with words in this case. - US Ambassador to Armenia, John Evans, 2005 What do the two passages suppor -Lesson 10
There are strongly divided views about the events known as the Armenian Genocide. The United States disagrees with the Turkish view of the events of 1915.
To shape public opinion, what false justification did the Nazis give for separating Jews into ghettos? -Lesson 14
They claimed that jews spread infectious diseases.
In their propaganda, which common tactic did Nazis use to make Jews appear inferior? -Lesson 14
They dehumanized Jews by comparing them to rats and parasites.
Which explains why Ottoman leaders began a policy of deportation and extermination of Armenians within their empire? -Lesson 9
They feared that armenians...
Which best expresses the conflicting political relationship between China's Nationalists and Communists?
They fought each other over philosophical differences but also teamed up to fight outside invaders, after which their differences caused friction that pushed them apart once again.
Review the map. What do the striped sections on the map indicate? Lesson 3
They indicate the spheres of influence that imperial powers had in the Middle East and Asia.
Which identifies the primary shift in governments in Eastern Europe beginning in the late 1980s?
They moved from Communism to democracy after the fall of the Berlin Wall.
How did most Europeans view the Napoleonic era? -Lesson 6
They resented the foreign rule of Napoleon.
How did Joseph McCarthy and the House Un-American Activities Committee help produce a Red Scare?
They successfully used existing public fears of Communism based on earlier investigations to create a perceived elevated threat of the political movement.
What was the goal of Operation Avalanche? -Lesson 13
To invade the mainland of Italy
How has the Armenian Genocide affected the foreign relations of Turkey and Armenia toward each other in recent decades? -Lesson 10
Turkey and Armenia have never established formal diplomatic relations.
Which invention allowed Germany to reduce the shipping capabilities of the Allied powers? -Lesson 7
U-boat
Which suggest reasons that President Kennedy decided to use US military intervention in Cuba? (Select all that apply.)
US spy planes spotted ships with missiles heading to Cuba. JFK had been tracing the global spread of Communism.
Which explain how outside factors influenced the conflict in Vietnam in the years after World War II? (Select all that apply.)
When Communists led by Mao Zedong came to power in China in 1949, they were quick to recognize Ho Chi Minh's Communist government and send them arms. The United States recognized the government of non-Communist leader Bao Dai in French-held South Vietnam, after which it sent military advisers there to assist in the civil war.
Which most accurately describes the event that restored the Ottoman constitution and introduced multiparty politics to the Ottoman Empire? -Lesson 9
Young turk revolution
What was the Bay of Pigs invasion?
a failed attempt by the United States government to assist in overthrowing Fidel Castro
Which defines the British East India Company? -Lesson 1
a joint-stock company founded to trade with the East Indies
Which defines the Beat Generation?
a literary movement that rebelled against conformity in American life
What was the Dust Bowl? -Lesson 11
a period of storms and erosion created by poor land use and drought in the Great Plains
Which is the most accurate description of Mao Zedong?
a revolutionary who founded the People's Republic of China as a Communist state, ruling it as Chairman Mao
What was the Tet Offensive?
a series of surprise attacks launched by North Vietnamese forces against every major city in South Vietnam
What are petro-economics?
a state's economy that depends on, or is connected with, the production or consumption of oil
Which describes the Crimean War?
a war by Britain, France, and the Ottoman Empire to prevent Russian expansion in the Black Sea region
Which defines total war? -Lesson 7
a war that engages all of a nations economic and human resources
What impact did technology have during World War I? -Lesson 10
advancements were made in an attempt to counteract the stalemate of trench warfare
Who was Douglas MacArthur?
an ambitious commander of Allied forces in Korea who was dismissed by President Truman for his vocal criticisms of Truman's handling of the war
Match the term to the definition.
apartheid a policy or system of segregation based on race (from Afrikaans for separateness) discrimination unjust or prejudicial treatment embargo an official ban on trade sanctions restrictions aimed at punishing or preventing certain activity taboo something prohibited or disapproved by social custom
Which event led the United States away from isolationism? -Lesson 12
attack on Pearl Harbor
What was the name of the military strategy used by the Nazi army for a quick victory? -Lesson 12
blitzkriege
What was Russia's greatest military victory of World War I? -Lesson 8
brusilov offensive
Read the sentence. __________ were invented during World War I, but their use often backfired when the wind shifted direction. Which correctly completes the sentence? -Lesson 7
chemical weapons
What was the counterculture?
citizens who questioned the established political and social norms
What was the name of the armed force in opposition to the Sandinista Socialist Regime in Nicaragua?
contras
What artistic methods did the Communist Party employ to sway the opinions of its people to align with party principles? (Select all that apply.)
creating motivational posters depicting Communist workers as glorified and heroic figures using psychological triggers like sharp diagonal lines and vivid reds to suggest aggressive spirit rendering Communist party chiefs such as Josef Stalin as cartoon figures doing amusing things
Review the map. What region is identified on the map? -Lesson 1
either Indochina or Melenasia
Which event killed 50 million-100 million people worldwide after World War I? -Lesson 10
flu pandemic
What was the goal of Operation Torch? -Lesson 13
for allied forces to reclaim North Africa
Which most accurately identifies an aspect of Leninism? -Lesson 8
government control of major industries
What was an effect of the Napoleonic Wars on Europe? -Lesson 6
increased desire for national self-determination among various European peoples
Read the sentence. The __________ mechanism made it possible for a machine gun mounted on a plane to fire between its spinning propeller blades. Which option correctly completes the sentence? -Lesson 7
interruptor
Which music genre from South Korea has combined elements of Western pop music, dynamic dance moves, and colorful fashion to become globally popular by the early 21st century?
k pop
ead the sentence. The __________ was the term used by Senator John Kennedy to describe President Eisenhower's weak stance on national defense due to the launch of the first Soviet satellite. Which term best completes the sentence?
missile gap
What were the principle sources of outrage that fueled the protests against the Vietnam War? (Select all that apply.)
nightly network television news coverage of battles and casualties the killings of four Kent State students by National Guardsmen
Which Soviet policy allowed for the private ownership of manufacturing, service-oriented, and foreign trade businesses?
perestroika
What was glasnost?
promotion of transparency in government and reduction in the Soviet government's control over the media
Which describe root causes of the Angolan Civil War? (Select all that apply.)
recurring invasion attempts by neighboring Namibia intervention efforts and funding by rival superpowers ideological disagreements among three liberation factions
What were the Killing Fields of the Khmer Rouge?
sites where Khmer Rouge militants exterminated Cambodians considered unfit for their agrarian utopia
What term was given to the competition between the United States and the Soviet Union for superiority in extraterrestrial exploration?
space race
Which most accurately names a situation in which a country wields power over or has impact on a territory?
sphere of influence
Review the sentence. The strictly Islamist government of Afghanistan from 1996 to 2001 that emerged from students trained in madrassas, or Islamic religious schools, in Pakistan is called the __________. Which accurately completes the sentence?
taliban
Which defines Sharia?
the Islamic legal code dictated by the Koran
Who was Elie Wiesel? -Lesson 14
the author of the influential book Night, a chronicle of his experiences in the Auschwitz and Buchenwald concentration camps
What led to the invasion of Rome? -Lesson 13
the defeat of the axis powers at Anzio
What are indigenous people? -Lesson 1
the earliest known group to inhabit a region
Which best definespetro-economics?
the influence of oil wealth in shaping economic and political climates
Which correctly defines the Rwandan genocide?
the massacre of more than 800,000 ethnic Tutsi by the majority Hutu
Who was Fidel Castro?
the revolutionary and guerilla leader whose forces toppled the Batista regime and established a Communist state in Cuba
What was a major cause for the Third Italian War of Independence? -Lesson 6
the simultaneous attack of Austria by Prussia and Italy in 1866
Which defines triangular trade? -Lesson 1
the system that moved manufactured goods, slaves, and raw materials between Europe, Africa, and the Americas
Which best defines the Columbian Exchange?
the transfer of diseases, plants, and animals between the Old and New Worlds
Which correctly defines soft power?
the use of persuasion or economic influence in international relations
What was the intent of the Paris Peace talks?
to end the Vietnam War
What was the purpose of Presidential Proclamation 4313?
to give amnesty to Americans that dodged the draft during the Vietnam War
Why did Japan invade Manchuria in China in 1931? -Lesson 11
to secure natural resources for its military and population