Industrial Revolution and Cold War
What was one of the effects of the agricultural revolution?
More people moving to cities looking for work.
What is the definition of Nationalism?
The belief that people's greatest loyalty should not be to a king or empire, but to a nation of people who share a common culture and history.
Which country declared war on Serbia, starting the chain reaction of alliances in World War I?
Austria-Hungary
List one reason that led to the rise of Nazisim and Hitler.
Possible answers include: Economic depression and political instability, The Treaty of Versailles and hyperinflation, The Great Depression and the failure of the League of Nations
What was the Battle of Britain?
An air war over Britain between Britain and Germany
What is Washington State's official nickname?
The Evergreen State
List at least two of the bonds that create a nation-state.
Possible answers include: history, language, territory, nationality, religion, culture
What was the goal of the Allies in World War I?
To defeat the Central Powers and restore peace
Define: Fascism
An extreme form of government based on military power and loyalty to the state
What year does the US enter WWII?
1941
An economic system (with varying degrees of regulation) where business is privately owned and money is invested in business ventures to make a profit.
Capitalism
What body of the water is to the west of Washington State?
The Pacific Ocean
Which country withdrew from World War I due to civil unrest?
Russia
Define: Nazism
A political ideology that promotes racial superiority and anti-Semitism
The Washington city of Everett is home to what toy and figurine company, whose first bobblehead was produced for the Big Boy franchise of fast food restaurants?
Funko
An economic system where all things (land, homes, businesses, factories, mines, etc...) are owned collectively. It is the duty of the government to collect all profits and distribute the country's wealth equally among all people.
Communism
What is the definition of Imperialism?
The seizure of a country or territory by a stronger country.
Which Canadian providence is to the north of Washington State?
British Colombia
Define: Appeasement
Giving in to an aggressor's demands to avoid conflict
How many European Jews died during WWII?
6 million
An economic system where a percent of all profits is used to create programs and things for the benefit of all. This system can also include businesses that are publicly owned rather than owned by a private individual.
Socialism
List one European justification for Imperialism.
Belief in European Military Superiority and Belief in Racial Superiority
Which international organization was created as a result of the Treaty of Versailles?
League of Nations
What mascot of Washington's Evergreen State College is actually a kind of saltwater clam—not, as you might suspect, a mallard?
Geoduck
What was Operation Overlord and the D-Day Invasion?
The Allied invasion of Normandy on the coast of France