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Why did Prince Henry the Navigator want to send ships south to Africa? (A) He hoped to learn more about marine life (B) He wanted to prove the world was not flat (C) He felt his father, the king, would be proud (D) He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets
(D) He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets
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How were children involved in the Industrial Revolution?
Children were foreced to work long hours for little pay and often became disabled. Child Labor Laws were created limiting the number of hours per day a child could work.
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How did nationalism play a part in Europe's competition to colonize Africa and Asia? (A)Having colonies made countries feel more important and successful than other countries (B)European missionaries were trying to spread their religion. (C) Europeans felt a need to "civilize" other parts of the world. (D) Smaller countries wanted more land to accommodate growing populations.
(A) Having colonies made countries feel more important and successful than other countries.
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What action sparked the United States entrance into WWI?
The sinking of the Lusitania and an interception of a telegram stating Germany would help Mexico reclaim parts of the US
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What was the Holocaust?
The mass murder of 6 million Jewish people and other persectued groups.
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Which religion did Prince Henry hope to spread?
Christianity
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Why were inventions, like the Spinning Jenny, an important invention during the Industrial Revolution?
It allowed for faster fabric manufacturing. This increased the need for raw materials.
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Which group of nations formed the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire
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Name the causes of WWII?
Rise of dictatorships, Appeasement-failure of major powers to stop agression, Treaty of Versailles- failure, Extreme Nationalism, Germany's invasion of Poland
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Why did the US enter WWII?
After the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941
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There were many reasons for the exploration of the world by the Europeans starting in the 1400's. Which was NOT a reason? (A) To find gold, silver, and precious stones (B) To build and control larger empires (C) To build friendships in other lands (D) To find natural resources for their newly created factories.
(C) Friendship was not a reason for exploration
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What impact did inventions during the Industrial Revolution have on WWI?
Inventions, such as planes, tear gas, guns, and tanks made WWI a deadly and the first modern war.
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What war was a result of militarism and nationalism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries?
The Great War or WWI
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What organization was created as a result of Wilson's 14 points?
The League of Nations- it failed. Germany was not allowed to join, but many of their decisions affected them. Later the United Nations was formed.
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What is Blitzkrieg?
A german word for lightening warfare. 3 prong attack- First air raids, then tanks were sent in and finally the infantry.
400
Many immigrants moved from rural areas to cities for factory jobs. This led to slums. Describe the living conditions for these immigrants.
They lived in filthy, unsanitary conditions, many immigrants and poor people died from injury in the factories, illness, and hunger
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What is imperialism?
It is taking over countries in order to gain land a power. imperialist conquer the land, people, and culture.
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What was the trigger of WWI?
Franz Ferdinand- Archduke of Austria was assasinated. Austria-Hungary attacked Serbia after this. Russia backed Serbia and Germany backed Austria-Hungary.
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How did the Treaty of Versailles lead to the rise of Nazism in Germany?
The Treaty of Verailles made Germany accept full responsiblity for the war. Germany lost colonies and land. In addition, they had to pay large sums of money to the countries they attacked. This hurt their economy and left the Germans angry and vulnerable.
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What is Anti-Semitism?
Racism against Jews. Hitler blamed the Jewish people after WWI eventually taking away their rights
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Which best describes how economics (the Industrial Revolution) played a role in European colonies in the nineteenth century? (A) The desire for internamtional tourism increased (B) Europe felt Asia's growing population was a threat to expansion (C) Trade routes to Asia from Europe were less important than before (D) Europe wanted more sources of raw materials needed for mfg.
(D) Europeans needed raw materials for the Industrial Revolution. This inspired them to claim land in Africa
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Who were the two dominant Imperialist countries in Europe?
Russia and Britain. Britain had land on 6 continents (the sun never sets on the British Empire) Russia, led by Peter and Catherine the Great, started to help Russia move into Western Europe.
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What impact did imperialism have on WWI?
Alliances were created between countries. European countries started forming bonds which eventually became the Allied and Central Powers in WWI
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Who was president of the United States during WWI?
Woodrow Wilson
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How did the Russian Revolution impact WWI?
The Russian Army withdrew from the war early because of struggles at home.