Unit 10 Test Review

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Which country emerged as a leading global superpower after World War I?

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the United States

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Why did the Japanese government act to create an empire on the Asian mainland during the 1930s?

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To acquire a steady supply of raw materials

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How did the alliance system contribute to the outbreak of conflict in Europe?

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Nations pledged to intervene if an ally was attacked.

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How did the hyperinflation in the early 1920s affect the daily lives of German citizens?

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It caused widespread poverty and made basic goods unaffordable for many.

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One of the first issues Lenin chose to address following his takeover of Russia included —

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reviving the economy with the New Economic Policy

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Which of the following was a significant impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany after World War I? It led to a period of rapid economic growth in Germany, It required Germany to accept responsibility for the war and to make reparations, It expanded German territories in Europe, It strengthened the German military

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It required Germany to accept responsibility for the war and to make reparations

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Which characteristic of German society in the 1930s best demonstrates it was a totalitarian state? Options: The military rapidly declined in influence., Rationing limited the products civilians could buy., The government imposed heavy tariffs on imports., A charismatic dictator controlled much of the mass media.

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A charismatic dictator controlled much of the mass media.

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Why is the Holocaust defined as the crime of genocide?

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The German government acted with the intention of eliminating an entire race of people.

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Which weapon greatly contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front and a high number of casualties?

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The machine gun

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What was one of the main reasons trench warfare led to a stalemate on the Western Front? Options: The trenches were too deep to be captured, Soldiers preferred trench warfare for its safety, The defensive advantage of trenches made it difficult for either side to make significant advances, The weather conditions made it impossible to fight outside of trenches

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The defensive advantage of trenches made it difficult for either side to make significant advances