Topic 1
How did the Napoleonic Code reflect Enlightenment principles?
It guaranteed equality of all male citizens before the law.
What was a primary social impact of Napoleon’s conquests in Europe?
The spread of nationalism among conquered peoples.
Urbanization during the Industrial Revolution was primarily caused by:
Demand for labor in new factory systems.
James Watt’s improvement of the steam engine was significant because:
It allowed factories to be located away from rivers.
In the M.A.I.N. acronym, what does the ‘M’ stand for?
Militarism
The assassination of which leader triggered the start of WWI?
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
How much did Mr. Hurst pay for the Sour Patch kid?
$100 total. He paid $50 and his friend paid $50 and then Mr. Hurst bought him out
The ‘A’ in the M.A.I.N. acronym refers to:
Alliances
Imperialism contributed to global tension because:
It led to competition for colonies and resources.
Is Mr. Hurst color blind?
Yes
The Schlieffen Plan was Germany’s strategy to:
Quickly defeat France before attacking Russia.
Nationalism played a role in WWI by:
Creating intense loyalty to one’s own country.
The Zimmerman Telegram proposed an alliance between Germany and:
Mexico
What factor most directly led the United States to join WWI?
Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany.
The Russian Revolution caused Russia to:
Exit World War I via a separate peace treaty.
Which of the following best describes ‘Total War’?
Nations devoting all resources to the war effort.
Propaganda during World War I was used to:
Motivate citizens to support the war effort.
How did women’s roles change during the war?
They entered the workforce in large numbers.
What region was known as the ‘powder keg’ of Europe before WWI?
The Balkans
Trench warfare on the Western Front was primarily characterized by:
Prolonged stalemate and high casualties.