MWH Final Exam Material Review

How did the rise of industrialization impact the quality of life and social structures in Europe during the 19th century?

• • It brought new technology but had little effect on society.

• It made life harder for workers but inspired reform efforts.

• It caused cities to shrink as industries struggled to grow.

• • It quickly improved living conditions for all groups.

Summarize how post-World War II decolonization in Asia and Africa influenced international politics and nation-building efforts.

• • It had little effect on global politics or new nations.

• • It caused conflicts and Cold War struggles, shaping nations and politics.

• • It mainly helped new nations become wealthier.

• • It stopped nationalist movements and delayed new governments.

Analyze the implications of the Treaty of Versailles on post-World War I Europe and future global conflicts.

• • It ended conflicts and stopped future wars completely.

• It punished Germany harshly, creating anger that led to World War II.

• • It was seen as fair and effective by everyone involved.

• • It didn’t affect Germany or Europe’s politics much.

How did the principles of the Enlightenment influence the political and social structures during the American and French Revolutions?

• • They caused small changes but didn’t affect society much.

• • They strengthened kings' power in both nations.

• • They were ignored in favor of old feudal ways.

• • They promoted equality, rights, and democracy in revolutions.

What were the major consequences of the Meiji Restoration on Japan's political and social systems?

• • It cut off Japan from outside influences and kept feudal ways.

• • It modernized and industrialized Japan, making it like Western powers.

• • It didn’t change Japan’s culture or politics much.

• • It hurt Japan’s economy by focusing only on traditions.

Examine how industrialization served as a catalyst for immigration and migration patterns in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

• • It lowered migration since people found jobs at home.

• • It caused large moves to cities and overseas for industrial jobs.

• • It only changed migration in Europe, not in other places.

• • It stopped urban growth and sent people back to farms.

How did the Scientific Revolution and Enlightenment contribute to global interactions in commerce and innovations?

• • They had little effect on trade and stayed as ideas.

• • They rejected science and went back to old trade ways.

• • They drove new science and trade, boosting global connections.

• • They caused isolation as nations focused on themselves.

Summarize the interconnections between the United States and the world community through major political changes from 1945 to the present.

• • The U.S. stayed out of world politics and focused on itself.

• • The U.S. shaped global politics through groups, wars, and diplomacy.

• • The U.S. focused only on its economy and stayed out of politics.

• • The U.S. changed internally but didn’t affect global relations.

How did the interplay of nationalism, imperialism, and militarism contribute to the outbreak of World War I?

• • They improved diplomacy and brought peace agreements.

• • They encouraged teamwork and lowered tensions.

• • They fueled rivalries and alliances that led to war.

• • They mattered little since the war was caused by economics.

Contextualize the significance of the Holocaust and its aftermath in shaping international human rights efforts.

• • It led to a decrease in international focus on human rights.

• • It was largely ignored in the development of post-war international laws.

• • It catalyzed global efforts to codify human rights and prevent future atrocities.

• • It resulted in countries abandoning efforts to address human rights abuses.