AP World History Modern Unit 8 Review

What major decisions were made by the "Big Three" at the Tehran Conference?

• Establishing the League of Nations

• Planning the invasion of Normandy

• Discussing post-war Europe

• Launching the Manhattan Project

How did World War Two affect Europe?

• Strengthened European empires

• Increased European unity

• Weakened European global influence

• Led to the rise of monarchies

Why did the United States emerge from World War Two as a global superpower?

• It had the largest army

• It was the only country not affected by war damage

• It had more colonies than any other nation

• It possessed advanced nuclear weapons

What scientific and technological advances were made during World War Two?

• Development of the steam engine

• Innovations in radar and jet propulsion

• Invention of the printing press

• Advancements in agricultural techniques

In what ways did the United States and the Soviet Union primarily compete internationally during the Cold War?

• Sports

• Cultural exchanges

• Military capabilities and space exploration

• Trade agreements

What international organization was established in 1945 to replace the League of Nations?

• The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)

• The United Nations

• The World Trade Organization (WTO)

• The International Monetary Fund (IMF)

How were the United States and the Soviet Union ideologically opposed to one another?

• Capitalism vs. Communism

• Democracy vs. Monarchy

• Socialism vs. Feudalism

• Nationalism vs. Globalism

How did Winston Churchill's metaphor of the Iron Curtain describe its effect on Europe?

• It represented unity among European nations

• It symbolized the division between Eastern and Western Europe

• It indicated the rise of democracy in Europe

• It reflected the decline of colonial powers

How did the Soviet Union seek to expand communism globally in the 20th century?

• Through military invasion

• By supporting communist parties in other nations

• By offering financial aid to democratic countries

• Through diplomatic treaties

What were the U.S. policies of containment?

• Encouraging communism

• Preventing the spread of communism

• Supporting colonial powers

• Promoting global trade