WORLD WAR 1
What was the "spark" that causes World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
What global economic crisis began in 1929?
The Great Depression
What event marked the beginning of World War II in Europe?
Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939.
What leader is known for his nonviolent resistance against British rule in India?
Ghandi
The causes of WWI can be summed up in what acronym we discussed in class?
M.A.I.N
What political ideology gained popularity in Italy and Germany during the interwar period?
Facism
What was the German military strategy called that emphasized rapid and overwhelming attacks?
Blitzkrieg
What international organization was established in 1920 to maintain world peace?
League of Nations
What international organization was formed in 1945 to promote peace?
The United Nations
Name the three major members of the Triple Entente.
France, Britain, and Russia.
What was the purpose of the Manhattan Project?
To develop nuclear weapons
What document, issued in 1917, supported the establishment of a Jewish national home in Palestine?
Balfour Declaration
What treaty ended World War I and placed harsh penalties on Germany?
The Treaty of Versailles
What ideology aimed to unite African nations and promote a shared African identity?
Pan-Africanism
What does M.A.I.N. stand for and explain how each of them was a cause of WWI
Militarism:Arms race
Alliances: Allies had to defend other allies
Imperialism: Competition for colonies caused rivalries
Nationalism: Excessive pride in country led to...
What policy of racial segregation was practiced in South Africa until 1994?
Apartheid