European History: Key Events and Movements

What period in European history is sometimes referred to as the "30 Glorious Years"?

• 1914 - 1944

• 1945 - 1975

• 1976 - 2006

• 1890 - 1920

What were the main concerns that led to the "Ban the Bomb Movement" in the 1950s?

• The spread of communism and economic instability.

• The dangers of radioactive fallout and the risk of nuclear war.

• Colonial wars and the lack of educational opportunities.

• Overcrowded universities and censorship.

What were some of the key demands of the student protests in France during May-June 1968?

• Increased military spending and stricter censorship.

• Rejection of consumerism, an end to colonial wars, and a modernized curriculum.

• Higher wages for factory workers and more automation in industries.

• Support for right-wing newspapers and traditional European curriculum.

What were the primary reasons for workers joining student protests in France in 1968?

• Desire for more scientific research and philosophical studies.

• Anger over unequal wages, job cuts due to automation, and lack of say in factory life.

• Support for the government's policies and increased production quotas.

• Protest against the publication of "One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich."

What phrase was used to describe the period of increased freedom and optimism in Czechoslovakia during the late 1960s?

• Iron Curtain Democracy

• Socialism with a Human Face

• Velvet Revolution

• Communist Utopia

How did citizens of Prague resist the Soviet invasion in August 1968?

• They engaged in armed conflict with Soviet troops.

• They removed street signs and refused to sell goods to invaders.

• They formed a new government to negotiate with the Soviets.

• They appealed to the United Nations for military intervention.

What was the main goal of Jan Palach's self-immolation in Prague in January 1969?

• To protest the lack of economic opportunities for students.

• To demand the removal of all Soviet troops from Czechoslovakia.

• To call for an end to government censorship.

• To encourage other students to join the communist party.

Which of the following issues was a primary focus for European feminist movements in the late 1960s and early 1970s?

• Advocating for women's right to serve in the military.

• Challenging the "second shift" of unpaid household labor.

• Demanding equal representation in sports leagues.

• Promoting traditional gender roles in society.