WH- World Wars and Cold War Test Review

Which of the following events increased tensions in Europe leading up to World War I?

• The establishment of the League of Nations

• The naval competition between Britain and Germany

• The Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

• The economic downturn of the 1930s

Which country's invasion by Germany triggered the start of World War II in Europe?

• Poland

• France

• Belgium

• Netherlands

What were the consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany following World War I?

• It allowed Germany to expand its borders

• It led to economic hardship and military limitations

• It resulted in a stronger alliance with France

• It provided Germany with financial aid

Which battle marked a significant turning point in the Eastern Front during World War II?

• The Battle of Kursk

• The Battle of El Alamein

• The Battle of Guadalcanal

• The Battle of Stalingrad

How did World War I influence women's roles in the workforce?

• Expanded job opportunities

• Reduced political rights

• Lowered educational prospects

• Constrained career advancement

Which country maintained a stance of neutrality during most of World War II before being drawn into conflict?

• Spain

• Sweden

• Switzerland

• United States

Which tactic was employed by the Allied forces to undermine Nazi Germany's war efforts?

• Naval blockade only

• Strategic bombing campaigns

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Economic sanctions

What military strategy in World War I led to significant loss of life?

• Chemical warfare

• Nuclear arms

• Trench warfare

• Air raids

What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan?

• Economic recovery of postwar Europe
• Military defense against the Soviet Union
• Colonial expansion in Africa
• Nuclear arms development

Which organization was established to maintain international peace and security after World War II?

• NATO

• The League of Nations

• The European Union

• The United Nations