Twentieth Century Historical Events

What were the Central Powers in World War I?

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

• France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and Italy.

• Japan, China, the United States, and Brazil.

• Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Romania.

What major technological development occurred during World War II?

• The introduction of the first computers for military use.

• The invention of the internet.

• The development of smartphones.

• The creation of the first satellite.

What were the Allied Powers in World War I?

• Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Japan, and the United States.

• Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria.

• France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece.

• United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

What two events in 1939 triggered World War II?

• Germany invaded Poland and Japan launched a campaign to conquer Southeast Asia and the Pacific.

• Italy declared war on France and Germany invaded Belgium.

• The United States joined the war and Japan attacked Pearl Harbor.

• Germany signed a non-aggression pact with the Soviet Union and Italy invaded Ethiopia.

What medical advancement occurred during World War II?

• Widespread use of penicillin.

• Development of the polio vaccine.

• Discovery of insulin.

• Introduction of antibiotics in general use.

What was the Space Race?

• A rivalry between the Soviet Union and the United States that began in 1955.

• A competition in space exploration between China and India.

• A technological competition between NASA and the European Space Agency.

• A race to develop the first commercial space tourism industry.

What was the Cold War?

• A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States from 1947 to 1991.

• A military conflict between NATO and the Warsaw Pact in the 1980s.

• A time of economic cooperation between the US and USSR.

• A cultural exchange program initiated by the United Nations.

What is the impact of globalization on industries?

• It leads to increased competition among local businesses.

• It is felt in every industry, affecting how businesses grow and expand.

• It has no significant effect on traditional industries.

• It only benefits large multinational corporations.

What major movement occurred in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s?

• The civil rights movement.

• The women's suffrage movement.

• The labor movement.

• The environmental movement.

What was the worldwide economic downturn known as?

• The Great Recession

• The Great Depression

• The Economic Crisis

• The Financial Meltdown