World history topic 16 study guide – Flashcards
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How was imperialism a cause of World War I? A. Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe B. Colonies efforts to gain independence increased tensions in Europe C. Alliances among overseas territory increased tension in Europe D. Efforts to stimulate trade increased tensions in European colonies
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A. Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe
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How did French nationalism increase tensions in Europe? A. France was a strong supporter a pan-Salvism B. France considered Alsace and Lorraine to belong to France, rather than Germany C. France and Britian clashed over control of Morocco D. France and Germany became rivals in a race for naval superiority
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B. France considered Alsace and Lorraine to belong to France, rather than Germany
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What is one way in which militarism influenced the nations of Europe prior to WWI? A. Militarism threatened the imperial system B. Militarism caused the alliance system to break down C. Militarism contributed to a European arms race D. Militarism discouraged nations from foreign trade
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C. Militarism contributed to a European arms race
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Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important? A. It created an alliance between Russia and Germany B. It encouraged the growth of Serbian nationalism C. It caused Austria-Hungary to delcare war on Serbia D. It led to the formation of the triple alliance
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C. It caused Austria-Hungary to delcare war on Serbia
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Germany,France, and Russia were drawn into the war between Austria-Hungary and Serbia as a result of the A. Alliance system B. Schilieffen plan C. Naval arms race D. Second Balkan war
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A. Alliance system
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What role did women play in the war effort during World War I? A. They worked in war industries,manufacturing weapons and supplies B. They joined the pacifist movement C. They fought on the front lines and in the trenches alongside men D. They refused to support the war effort unless they were granted the vote
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A. They worked in war industries,manufacturing weapons and supplies
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What event in 1917 most benefited the allies? A. Germany agreed to end unrestricted submarine warfare B. Russia signed the treaty of Brest-litovsk C. Woodrow Wilson published his fourteen points D. The United States declared war against fourteen points
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D. The United States declared war against fourteen points
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Which of the following was an effect of allies defeats and high casually rates on the eastern front? A. Russia entered the war on the allied side B. Russia experience a revolution and dropped out of the war C. The United States issued the fourteen points D. The United States entered the war sooner
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B. Russia experience a revolution and dropped out of the war
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What were the fourteen points? A. Great britians plans for ending the at and rebuilding Germany B. The allies plan for punishing Germany and Austria-Hungary C. Wilsons plan for ending the war and preventing further wars D. Wilsons plan for entering and winning the war
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C. Wilsons plan for ending the war and preventing further wars
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Why was the League of Nations significant? A. It helped draft the peace treaties that brought World War I to end B. It was the first attempt to create an organization where nations worked together for peace C. It helped the United States become a major world power D. It was an effective tools for stopping future wars
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B. It was the first attempt to create an organization where nations worked together for peace
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Which favors was a cause of BOTH revolutions in Russia on 1917? A. The tsars ineffective leadership of the troops at the from B. Russia's involvement in World War I C. Rasputin's influence over the tsarina D. The provisional governments failure it address the country's problems
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B. Russias involvement in world war i
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Lenin believed that a socialist revolution could succeed in Russia if A. Revolutions were carried out simultaneously in other parts of Europe B. Russia continued to fight in World War I C. The peasants moved to cities and learned new skills D. A small group of dedicated revolutionaries controlled the government
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D. A small group of dedicated revolutionaries controlled the government
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What was the result of the allies intervention in Russia's civil war? A. A democratic provisional government was installed B. The war came to a rapid conclusion, preventing stalemate and further bloodshed C. The Reds appealed to nationalism and urged Russian to drive out the foreigners D. The communists assassinated the royal family
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C. The Reds appealed to nationalism and urged Russians to drive out the foreigners
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Why did Lenin feel he need to adapt Marxist ideas to fit Russian conditions? A. Russians were likely to reject pure Marxism because Marx was a German B. Russia did not have a large force of urban workers C. Russia was larger than most countries in Western Europe D. Russian serfs were unlikely to support a proletariat revolution
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B. Russia did not have a large force of urban workers
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In contrast to Lenin's " war communism," his new economic policy of 1921 A. Outlawed all capitalist activities B. Allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit C. Rejected most of Marc's economic ideas D. Led to severe food shortages and a drop in production
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B. Allowed small businesses to reopen for private profit
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Trench warfare led to a stalemate on the western front because A. It was difficult for either side to launch an offensive B. The high casualty rate brought an end to battles quickly C. The central powers were unable to advance into France D. Both sides suffered from a shortage of weapons and soldiers
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A. It was difficult for either side to launch an offensive
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How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I? A. It allowed battle fronts to move widely B. It shortened the length of the war C. It increases the number of casualties D. It brought the European colonies into war
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C. It shortened the length of the war
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What is one way Russias lack of industrialization impacted the war? A. Russia quickly surrendered and removed itslef from the war B. Trench warfare did not develop on the eastern front C. The ottomans were prompted to join the war D. The eastern front turned into a stalemate
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B. Trench warfare did not develop on the eastern front
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How did the entrance of the Pittman empire on the side of the central powers affected he war? A. The allies lost a valuable supple line to Russia B. The Arabs gained access to desperately needed supplies C. The war ended more quickly D. The Arabs went to war against the allies
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A. The allies lost a valuable supple line to Russia
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How were European colonies involved in the war? A. They provided the European powers with manpower and materials B. They refuse to help the war effort unless they were granted independence C. They served as nesute safe havens for European troops from both sides D. They joined the central powers to win freedom from their colonial rulers
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A. They provided the European powers with main power and materials
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What was one effect of the failure of Germany's Schlieffen plan to quickly defeat France? A. Germany had to fight the war on both the eastern and the western front B. Germany was not able to bring Austria-Hungary into the war as its ally C. Germany was able to concentrate only on the eastern front D. Germany had to make an alliance with france
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A. Germany had to fight the war on both the eastern and the western front
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The European nations formed two great alliances because they wanted to A. Promote trade and commerce B. Crest a single, unified government C. Protect themselves from their enemies D. Be prepared for the coming of world war I
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C. Protect themselves from their enemies
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What was the main reason the Britian entered the war? A. Because it was an ally of France B. Because Germany invaded neutral Belgium C. Because it supported Slavic nationalism D. Because Archduke Francis Ferdinand was assassinated
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B. Because Germany invaded neutral Belgium
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Which of following examples is a characteristic of total war? A. The press is censored to control public opinion B. A stalemate bogs down the war for an extended time C. Factories scale back on production to save energy for the war effort D. Governments loosen economic controls
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A. The press is censored to control public opinion
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Which of the following is a key goals of wilsons fourteen points? A. Establishing spheres of influence B. Supporting free trade C. Maintaining isolation D. Honoring secret treaties
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B. Supporting free trade
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Imperialism increased tension in Europe because A. Colonies were threatening to invade Europe B. Countries built up their military to protect their colonies C. Colonies wee building their own military alliances D. Emperors needed more soldiers to defend their costal cities
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B. Countries built up their military to protect their colonies
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What was the most significant effect of u-boat attacks on the fighting on land? A. They killed many soldiers B. They kept soldiers from the front lines C. They destroyed vital supplies D. They created a stalemate
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C. They destroyed vital supplies
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Why did Germany ask the allies for an armistice in November 1918? A. Germany was exhausted and could not hold out against fresh troops from the United States B. Germany wanted to direct all of its resources on the eastern front against Russia C. The allies had assured Germany that a peace settlement would favor Germany D. Germany agreed to an armistice only until war could be resumed
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A. Germany was exhausted and could not hold out against fresh troops from the United States
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How did the treaty of Versailles create a climate that might cause another war in Europe? A. The central powers and Russia were secretly planning to disrupt the peace talks B. Germany was forced to accept harsh treaty terms and might use to force to undo the treaty of seek revenge C. The allies held Russia in contempt for negotiating its own peace with Germany and might seek war to punish Russia D. France was dissatisfied with the terms of the treaty and might go to war against the central powers to win better terms
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B. Germany was forced to accept harsh treaty terms and might use to force to undo the treaty of seek revenge
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How did Lenin plan to apply Marxism to Russia? A. By putting Mensheviks in charge of government policy B. By spontaneously overthrowing capitalism C. By creating an elite socialist ruling party to lead a revolution D. By instituting widespread suffrage reform
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C. By creating an elite socialist ruling party to lead a revolution
