Unit VII Review

How did the Treaty of Versailles contribute to the outbreak of World War II?

• The Treaty of Versailles strengthened the German economy and promoted peace.

• The Treaty of Versailles had no impact on the outbreak of World War II.

• The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh conditions on Germany, leading to economic hardship and resentment.

• The Treaty of Versailles led to a strong alliance between Germany and other European countries.

How did the Russian Revolution impact the course of World War I?

• It caused the defeat of the Central Powers.

• It caused Russia to join forces with Germany against the Allies.

• Russia made peace with Germany, allowing Germany to focus on the war in the west.

• It had no impact on the course of World War I.

Which of the following countries were part of the Triple Alliance? (Select all that apply.)

• Russia

• Italy

• Austria-Hungary

• Japan

• Germany

Which of the following countries were part of the Triple Entente? (Select all that apply.)

• Britain

• Italy

• Russia

• United States

• France

Which of the following best describes the League of Nations?

• An international organization devoted to spreading communism.

• An international organization formed to wage war against the Soviet Union.

• An international organization focused on promoting economic growth and development.

• An international organization founded to promote peace and security.

Which of the following best describes totalitarianism?

• A system of government that promotes individual rights and liberties

• A system of government based on free elections and representative government

• A system government that based on communist principles

• A form of government with total control over all aspects of public and private life

What is militarism?

• The belief in the superiority of one's own country
• The belief that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it

• The practice of promoting peace and diplomacy
• The belief in the importance of maintaining a strong economy

What does the term 'appeasement' specifically refer to in a historical context?

• The act of declaring war against aggressive nations

• The strategy of making concessions to aggressive nations in order to avoid conflict

• The process of forming economic sanctions against aggressive nations

• The tactic of forming military alliances against aggressive nations

Why was the Balkan Peninsula referred to as the 'powder keg of Europe' in the early 20th century?

• Because it was the center of arms production in Europe

• Because of the rising nationalism between diverse groups

• Because of the rise of authoritarian governments in the region

• Because of the imperialist ambitions of Britain and France in the region

What role did alliances play in the outbreak of World War I?

• They prevented the spread of communism.

• They encouraged economic cooperation between countries.

• They created a complex web of obligations that pulled countries into war.

• They helped maintain peace by creating a balance of power.