The Nye committee

The Nye committee

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Social Studies, History

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the role of international rail and munitions makers, labeling them as racketeers profiting from war and fear. It highlights the rearming of Germany despite the Treaty of Versailles and criticizes figures like Charles M. Schwab for their involvement. The video concludes by condemning rail conferences as threats to global peace.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary activity of the international rail and munitions makers mentioned in the video?

Building railroads for public transport

Developing new technologies

Engaging in war profiteering

Promoting global peace

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What treaty is mentioned in relation to the rearming of Germany?

Treaty of Paris

Treaty of Rome

Treaty of London

Treaty of Versailles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activity does Charles M. Schwab claim helps his nerves?

Fishing

Gambling

Reading books

Playing chess

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main criticism of the rail conferences according to the video?

They threaten world peace

They are poorly organized

They are ineffective

They are too expensive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the overall tone of the video towards the rail and munitions makers?

Neutral

Indifferent

Supportive

Critical