World War One
How did women in the first World War participate?
Women fought as soldiers.
OR
Women helped as nurses.
Women did not fight during WWI, though many people were part of their own divisions in the military. However, women helped as nurses during the first World War, seeing many horrific sights in the process.
This country in Asia looked to Russia as a prime example for a "strong" country and would follow it to become the largest Communist nation still in existence today.
Japan
OR
China
Japan would look towards European and the United States for economic and political examples. However, China, who was spiteful towards Europe and America, looked towards Russia and would ultimately follow them as a fellow Communist country.
Ukraine has long been a territory desired by the countries that surrounded it. Ukraine being surrounded by almost all sides makes it fitting that the name for the country means "borderland". However, its other meaning is just as fitting when you consider how desired Ukraine is to other countries.
What is "on the edge".
OR
What is "golden wheat country".
Ukraine's name also means "on the edge" which fits with the image of Ukrainian people feeling on the edge while being surrounded by countries that desire to occupy it.
The last Tsar of Russia would do many things during WWI that probably propelled his people further towards revolution. Which of the options below is one of these things that the Russian people did NOT appreciate of their Tsar?
That Tsar Nicholas II listened to much to a "wise" man named Rasputin.
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That Tsar Nicholas II took personal charge of the warfront when he had no experience.
Rasputin was loved by the common people and Tsar Nicholas II listening to Rasputin was probably one of the few things the everyday Russian citizen appreciated of their Tsar. They did not, however, appreciate that he tried and failed to lead the Russian army during WWI.
Many new weapons of war were invented during WWI, which of these was a weapon made for war while the other was simply adapted for war instead.
Mustard Gas
OR
Airplanes
Airplanes were made for further advancements in science but would become adapted to be useful during wartime. However, mustard gas was created specifically for war.
This Asian country was modernizing almost as fast as some European countries during and after WWI. So fast, in fact, that in order to join into alliances with those European countries it would need to slow down its military spending. What country was this?
Japan
OR
China
Japan was hungry for power and expansion before, during and after WWI. It moved into other countries and took over, building up a strong military. However, Japan wanted to unite with the Allies for trade purposes, but in order to do so had to give in to the demands of the Allies which included cutting back on their military spending, so they'd seem less like a treat.
This tragic event in Ukraine's history, killed an estimated 3.9 million Ukrainian citizens. And all because the current dictator of Russia didn't appreciate the farmers of Ukraine wanted to control how their grain was used for the country. This man-made famine was known as...?
What is Stalin's Famine.
Or
What is the Holodomor.
The Holodomor was engineered to nearly destroy the Ukrainian people. It's a tragic loss of life and stain on Russia's history. This premeditated act of genocide is still remembered today by everyone in Ukraine.
Some people believe it was the curse or prophecy and eventual death of this "wise" man in Russia that would ultimately lead to the Russian royal family being executed by firing squad.
Who was Joseph Stalin.
OR
Who was Rasputin.
Rasputin made a prophecy about the royal family that stated if anything happened to him it would be the end of the royal family as well. And, just like he predicted, after his assassination by the worried government the royal family faced revolution and eventual execution.
When we discuss WWI, what ultimately was the cause of this great world war?
Was it the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
OR
Was it the alliances between the countries of Europe?
While the assassination was the trigger to the war, it would have remained between only Austria-Hungary and Serbia if it wasn't for the alliances that pulled in almost all of Europe. This makes the alliances the key ingredient to the first World War.
Under the rule of the British Empire, India would face many atrocities. One of the worst things done by Britain to the peaceful people of India was the slaughter of hundreds of innocent men, women, and children. This massacre would eventually gain international attention and cause Britain to loss its "crown jewel".
This was the Amritsar Massacre.
OR
This was the Dyer Massacre.
This horrible event in history has two names. To the world it's known as the Amritsar Massacre. During this event the general Dyer of the British Empire blocked in and slaughtered over three hundred people who were simply protesting peacefully to the British occupation of their lands.
This person was one of the most notable past rulers of Ukraine. Their statues, which have stood in prominent places throughout Ukraine, are currently being taken down and moved to a museum where they'll stand as reminders of Ukraine's history and not its future.
Who is Tsar Nicolas II.
OR
Who is Tsarina Catherine the Great.
Catherina the Great's attempts to erase Ukraine made her a very notable past ruler for all the wrong reasons. This is one of the reasons why her statues are being removed and place into museum where history belongs.
This mane spearheaded the revolution of Russia and moved the country into an era of economic growth and built the country into a powerful force. All under the name of a new government called Communism.
Who is Joseph Stalin.
OR
Who is Vladimir Lenin.
Vladimir Lenin would push Russia towards growth and expansion under the government of Communism. He never intended for Russia to remain or become a "pure Communist" country, though. That would be the result of his pupil who would surpass him after his death.
Italy decided to changed sides during the first World War for several reasons, one of which was what?
They wanted to be on the winning side.
OR
They wanted to acquire more land from their allies.
Italy wasn't sure who would be the winner, though after several additional countries joined the Triple Entente it was almost certain the Allies would win. However, Italy did want to regain land lost during their history that was currently occupied by Germany and Austria-Hungary (their own allies in the Triple Alliance). To regain this land after the defeat of their old allies was one reason they switched sides during WWI.
The British Empire was large before, during, and after WWI. However, after the war it became harder to control their territories as they suffered heavy economic blows during WWI. This resulted in them releasing control of some countries. The first country in Africa that they gave freedom to was...?
Nigeria
OR
Egypt
Egypt, the land of sand, was the first country in Africa to receive its independence from the British Empire, though many more places would follow as the years continued. Britain saw more value in working/investing to keep other countries like Nigeria and India over places like Egypt were there was less to gain and more to lose.
This past ruler of Ukraine the great did many "great" things for Russia, but not necessarily for Ukraine. In fact, this ruled tried with all their might to "Russify" Ukraine by attempting to erase the culture and language of Ukraine.
Who is Nicolas II.
OR
Who is Catherine the Great.
Catherine the Great was on a mission to make Ukraine into a "little Russia" and in her attempts to do so made it illegal to learn the language or publish works in the language. As well as push Russian cultures on the people in attempts to erase Ukrainian culture. Luckily, none of this worked and Ukraine is now pushing Russian culture and language out of Ukraine.
This man took over Russia after the death of the beloved Vladimir Lenin. He did not shared the ideals of his teacher, though. And would push Russia into a place of "pure Communism" as a harsh dictator.
Who is Leon Trotsky.
OR
Who is Joseph Stalin.
Leon Trotsky was a follower of Vladimir Lenin who believed in the teachings of his mentor and would have followed his path for Russia. However, Joseph Stalin quickly pushed Trotsky from Russia and ultimately killed him in his path to becoming Russia's new dictator.
The first World War ended in a surrender from Germany to the Allies, and through the Allies demands to the surrendered Germany all the issues/troubles caused by the war were resolved.
True OR False
False
WWI ended in an Armistice or ceasefire, which only stopped the fighting. However, none of the issues that started the war were really resolved, which is why WWII was inevitable.
The Great Depression in the United States had a great impact on countries outside the boards. This included places like Mexico and Japan.
True OR False
True
The Great Depression (in the US and Europe, too) had a large impact on countries outside of America since it changed how countries were able to import or export their goods to large buyers/sellers like America.
Ukraine has always been a country riddled with invaders and occupiers. This all started with the occupation of Russia in Ukraine by the Tsarina Catherine the Great and would continue long after her.
True
OR
False
False
Russia was not the first to occupy Ukraine. During its history it was occupied by many people and places, going as far back as the Greeks, Romans, and even the Huns.
The Russian Revolution began only after the conclusion of WWI and would result in Russia becoming a Communist nation.
True
OR
False
False
While Russia does eventually become a Communist nation, the Russian Revolution started during WWI when the solders of the Russian army stopped fighting and either protested or surrendered during battle.