24.3 The National State and Democracy

As Western Europe gained economic strength, its people demanded

• democratic governments.

• higher pay.

• a strong monarch

• national unity.

Nicholas II believed that

• democracy was the best form of government.

• social reforms should follow economic reforms.

• the czar should have absolute power.

• granting civil liberties would improve people's lives.

The United States was the richest country in the world, but

• its military strength was waning.

• its government had little influence in Europe.

• the country lacked national unity.

• few people shared in its wealth

What is the principle of ministerial responsibility?

• The prime minister is responsible to the monarch.

• The prime minister is responsible to the elected legislative body.

• The prime minister must support executive officers.

• The prime minister is responsible to bishops.

By 1898, the U.S. empire included

• Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

• Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• the Triple Entente.

• Serbia and Guam.

What effect did William II's policies have on the balance of power in Europe?

• The Ottoman Empire gained authority in Eastern Europe.

• The Balkan provinces gained their freedom.

• Austria-Hungary became the strongest country in Europe.

• The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance opposed each other.

Nicholas II created a legislative assembly called the

• Reichstag

• Senate

• Duma

• House of Deputies

Tension between Austria-Hungary and Russia grew when

• Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina.

• the Balkan states gained their independence.

• Bismarck made a treaty with Russia.

• Russia formed an alliance with Italy.

What happened when Louis-Napoleon's Second Empire collapsed?

• France went to war against Italy and Germany.

• Charles V took over the government.

• Women and men were granted the right to vote.

• France established the Third Republic.

What countries made up the Triple Entente?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

• Russia, France, and Great Britain

• Greece, Serbia, and Montenegro

• Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Italy