3rd Benchmark

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Due to the spread of nationalism, countries of Europe looked abroad for raw materials. In Asia and Africa the markets were good . _________ is a type of relationship between countries in which one nation directly or indirectly controls the government or economy of another nation. A. Nationalism B. Patriotism C. Imperialism D. Protectorate

What is C. Imperialism

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The Treaty of Versailles called for a __________, an organization to keep peace among the member nations. A. Armistice B. Reparation C. League of Nations D. National Football League

What is C. League of Nations

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8. When comparing the negative effects to the positive effects of colonization of India by Britain, what was the biggest reason the Indians rebelled against the British? A. Because millions of Indians starved to death B. The Indians were made to grow cotton instead of food C. Because the schools the Indians attended were not adequate D. The Indians felt as if the British were trying to take away their culture

What is D. The Indians felt as if the British were trying to take away their culture

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In 1895, Cuba rebelled against Spain. America blamed Spain for blowing up an American ship. The U.S. declared war on Spain and won the war. What happened to Cuba after these events. A. They remained under Spanish control B. They became independent C. They allied by Germany D. They became a republic under American protection

What is D. They became a republic under American protection

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World War I cost millions of lives and billions of dollars. Germany was blamed for everything and had to pay billions in reparations. What was the most significant effect from WWI? A. Germany was stripped of most of its military B. The allies won the war C. Millions of soldiers were killed D. That WWII was a direct result of WWI

What is D. That WWII was a direct result of WWI

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Europeans wanted new lands for more than just trade and profit. They believed that ruling foreign peoples would also add to __________ A. the power of the country B. their countries population C. the amount of crops grown in their country D. the popularity of their country

What is A. the power of the country

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What happened to the Austro-Hungarian Empire after World War I? A. It became a major power in Europe. B. Part of its lands were given to Germany. C. It gained land from the Russian Empire. D. It was divided into several new nations.

What is D. It was divided into several new nations.

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The outcome of WWI might have been different if the United States had not joined. The Central Powers included Germany, The Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria. Without the help of the United States how could the outcome have been different? A. The Germans could have won the war B. The Allied Powers would have won the war regardless C. The Ottoman Empire would not have lost so much territory D. The Austro-Hungarian empire would not have disappeared completely

What is A. The Germans could have won the war

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9. Japan was determined to compete with the U.S. and European nations. The first step the Japanese took in becoming an empire was _________ A. The Japanese navy forced Korea to open its ports to Japanese trade B. They took over the island of Pearl Harbor C. They sank Russian ships D. They overthrew the shogun

What is A. The Japanese navy forced Korea to open its ports to Japanese trade

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Japan felt a nation needed an empire to be strong. To do this they felt they had to acquire more territory. As they became stronger their appetite grew for territorial expansion. That appetite would cause Japan to challenge the presence of _____ and ________ in East Asia. A. Britain and Germany B. United States and European nations C. India and the United States D. Russia and Germany

What is B. United States and European nations

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What caused the United States to become so interested in Latin America? A.The U.S. was interested in its land and location to the ocean B.The U.S. was interested in Latin America’s military C.The U.S. was in search of markets and raw materials D.The U.S. was interested in Latin American territory

What is C.The U.S. was in search of markets and raw materials

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Why did the United States enter World War I? A. The United States and Great Britain were allies. B. The Archduke Franz Ferdinand was shot and killed. C. The Japanese were threatening the Hawaiian Islands. D. German submarines were sinking American ships and the Zimmerman telegraph.

What is D. German submarines were sinking American ships and the Zimmerman telegraph.

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The outcome of WWI might have been different if the United States had not joined. The Central Powers included Germany, The Ottoman Empire and Bulgaria. Without the help of the United States how could the outcome have been different? A. The Germans could have won the war B. The Allied Powers would have won the war regardless C. The Ottoman Empire would not have lost so much territory D. The Austro-Hungarian empire would not have disappeared completely

What is A. The Germans could have won the war

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Japan felt a nation needed an empire to be strong. To do this they felt they had to acquire more territory. As they became stronger their appetite grew for territorial expansion. That appetite would cause Japan to challenge the presence of _____ and ________ in East Asia. A. Britain and Germany B. United States and European nations C. India and the United States D. Russia and Germany

What is B. United States and European nations

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9. Japan was determined to compete with the U.S. and European nations. The first step the Japanese took in becoming an empire was _________ A. The Japanese navy forced Korea to open its ports to Japanese trade B. They took over the island of Pearl Harbor C. They sank Russian ships D. They overthrew the shogun

What is A. The Japanese navy forced Korea to open its ports to Japanese trade

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In the early 1900’s tension was growing among the European powers. __________________, a feeling of loyalty to one’s country, caused much of the tension in Europe. A. Imperialism B. Nationalism C. Patriotism D. Militarism

What is B. Nationalism

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The war and the treaties that followed the end of WWI redrew the map of Europe. Both the _________ and __________ empires lost territory. A. German and Russian B. Italy and Versailles C. Canada and Germany D. US and Canada

What is A. German and Russian

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British rule brought order and new inventions to India. How did many Indians view British rule? A. They saw it as a means of pushing the French out of the country B. They saw it as an attempt to change their culture C. They saw it as support for the long-awaited change from food to cotton production D. They saw it as support for the local textile industry

What is B. They saw it as an attempt to change their culture

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The Spanish-American War is also known as the War of 1898. What was one major cause of this war? A. The American overthrow of the Hawaiian government B. The building of the Panama Canal C. The Cuban revolution, which had started in 1895 D. The explosion of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana harbor

What is D. The explosion of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana harbor

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8. When comparing the negative effects to the positive effects of colonization of India by Britain, what was the biggest reason the Indians rebelled against the British? A. Because millions of Indians starved to death B.The Indians were made to grow cotton instead of food C.Because the schools the Indians attended were not adequate D.The Indians felt as if the British were trying to take away their culture

What is D.The Indians felt as if the British were trying to take away their culture

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As nations competed for colonies, they strengthened their armies and navies to protect themselves. A term that refers to a fascination with war and military is called A. Imperialism B. Nationalism C. Patriotism D. Militarism

What is D. Militarism

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The Treaty of Versailles stripped Germany of most of its military forces. They had to pay $33 billion for war damages. These payments were called_______ A. Armistices B. Reparations C. Blockades D. Propaganda

What is B. Reparations

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3. What caused the United States to become so interested in Latin America? A. The U.S. was interested in its land and location to the ocean B. The U.S. was interested in Latin America’s military C. The U.S. was in search of markets and raw materials D. The U.S. was interested in Latin American territory

What is C. The U.S. was in search of markets and raw materials

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When Britain colonized India they made several significant changes such as founding schools, introducing the railroad, telegraph and postal services. However, this also brought negative changes. These included _____. A. the destruction of the local textile industry B. farmers having to grow cotton instead of food C. food shortages and people starving to death D. all of the above

What is D. all of the above

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One result of WWI was the Russian Revolution. How did WWI help cause the Russian Revolution? A. The Czar was executed B. Russian soldiers died and civilians suffered from lack of food and fuel C. The allies won the war D. Nicholas II and his family were killed

What is B. Russian soldiers died and civilians suffered from lack of food and fuel