Topic 11 Review

What was a major theme of Mexican muralists such as Diego Rivera?

• the struggles of the Mexican people for liberty

• a celebration of trade and industrial growth

• the need for a strong, authoritarian government

• the dangers of war and the revolution

Why did President Franklin Roosevelt promote the Good Neighbor Policy?

• to improve relations between the United States and Latin America

• to end Latin American dependence on goods from the United States

• to end social inequality in Latin American nations

• to increase United States influence in Latin America

What was the main impact of the Amritsar massacre on the Indian independence movement?

• It motivated the National Congress party to elect Gandhi.

• It convinced many Indians that they needed full independence.

• It led foreign countries to intervene on behalf of Indians.

• It intimidated the Indian people into ending mass protests.

Why did Gandhi become such an influential leader in the Indian independence movement?

• His emphasis on equality had widespread appeal.

• He stressed the need for Hindu control of India.

• His English law degree made him a shrewd politician.

• His part in the Amritsar massacre made him a national hero.

What was one long-term effect of the Salt March?

• It led other colonial rulers to support the British empire.

• It led to a worldwide boycott on salt made by the British monopoly.

• The international attention forced Gandhi to change his methods.

• The international attention forced Britain to grant Indians some rights.

What 1929 event helped spark the Great Depression?

• The New Deal was enacted.

• The U.S. stock market crashed.

• Mr. Day dropping his Mixtape

• The general strike took place in Britain.

Which of the following best describes the conditions in Italy after World War I that helped Mussolini come to power?

• The king was corrupt and abused his power.

• Italy had to deal with unmanageable levels of immigration.

• Mussolini led massive workers' strikes.

• Italians tired of social unrest and economic instability.

Under Mussolini, Italy became a

• constitutional monarchy.

• parliamentary democracy.

• fascist dictatorship.

• communist state.

“Either the government will be given to us or we shall seize it by marching on Rome.” —Mussolini

What was the result of the action Mussolini describes here?

• Italy became a socialist totalitarian state.

• Mussolini was arrested and jailed.

• Mussolini's forces overthrew the king and seized power.

• Mussolini was legally appointed to head the government.

The quotation below best describes what form of government?

“In this form of government, a one-party dictatorship attempts to regulate every aspect of the lives of its citizens.”

• socialist

• theocratic

• totalitarian

• imperialistic