A primary cause of the French Revolution in 1789 was the

The French bourgeoisie supported the French Revolution mainly because they

In France, which was a major result of the French Revolution?

A. Toussaint L’Ouverture declares Haiti independent.

B. Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen is written in France.

C. The thirteen colonies gain independence from Great Britain.

D. Simón Bolívar frees Colombia from Spanish rule.

What is the correct chronological order for these events?

Which of these situations was the direct result of the other three?

Which period of European history do the phrases “White Man’s Burden” and “Scramble for Africa” refer to?

Which statement best describes an effect of the Opium War on China?

A major cause of the Russian Revolution of 1917 was the

One reason for the outbreak of World War II was the

During World War II, which geographic features contributed most to the Soviet Union’s defense against the German invasion?

Which situation was a direct result of the Holocaust and other atrocities committed by the Nazis during World War II?

Between the Meiji Restoration and World War II, Japan tried to solve the problem of its scarcity of natural resources by

The violence and destruction that occurred during World War II led to the

-Blockade of Berlin

-Operation of the Berlin Airlift

-Organization of the Warsaw Pact

-Construction of the Berlin Wall

The events of the Cold War are examples of

Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge, the “killing fields,” and Year Zero are all associated with a violent period in which country?

The Nuremberg laws are best described as

The Balkans were referred to as the “Powder Keg of Europe” in the period before World War I because of their

The Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 in Russia was caused in part by

During the 1930’s, the Nazi (National Socialist) Party received support from the German people because it promised to

Hands off approach to government; the government should not interfere in the economy

Agricultural revolution that increased production through improved seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation; helped to support rising Asian populations.

A system in which society, usually in the form of the government, owns and controls the means of production.

A movement in the 18th century that advocated the use of reason as the method to solve political and social problems.

The transformation from an agricultural to an industrial nation

A policy of non-participation in international economic and political relations

A Cold War alliance made between the nations of the US, Canada and Western Europe to defend one another if they were attacked by any other country.

A policy of making concessions to an aggressor in the hopes of avoiding war. Associated with Neville Chamberlain's policy of making concessions to Adolf Hitler.

A major change in European thought, starting in the mid-1500s, in which the study of the natural world began to be characterized by careful observation and the questioning of accepted beliefs.

American policy of resisting further expansion of communism around the world

A political system headed by a dictator that calls for extreme nationalism and racism and no tolerance of opposition

an international organization formed in 1920 to promote cooperation and peace among nations

A nationalist/philosopher from India, this man was a spiritual and moral leader favoring India's independence from Great Britain. He practiced passive resistance, civil disobedience and boycotts to generate social and political change.

Head of the Soviet Union from 1985 to 1991. His liberalization effort improved relations with the West, but he lost power after his reforms led to the collapse of Communist governments in eastern Europe.

French general; Overthrew the Directory; Crowned himself emperor in 1802 and attempted to spread the revolution across most of Europe; Blundering mistake to invade Russia

Communist dictator of the Soviet Union; Took power after Lenin's death; 5 year plans, collectivization, and Great Purge; Defeated NAZI Germany in WWII; Started the Cold War.

Dictator of Germany, implemented Fascism and caused WWII and the Holocaust.

ANC leader imprisoned by Afrikaner regime; released in 1990 and elected as president of South Africa in 1994.

Leader of the Communist Party in China that overthrew Jiang Jieshi and the Nationalists. Established China as the People's Republic of China and ruled from 1949 until 1976.

Chancellor of Prussia from 1862 until 1871, when he became chancellor of Germany. A conservative nationalist, he led Prussia to victory against Austria (1866) and France (1870) and was responsible for the creation of the German Empire

Fascist dictator of Italy (1922-1943). He led Italy to conquer Ethiopia (1935), joined Germany in the Axis pact (1936), and allied Italy with Germany in World War II. He was overthrown in 1943 when the Allies invaded Italy.

Russian Czar during WWI; unpopular with Russian people; overthrown in March 1917; executed by Bolsheviks after November Revolution (1917)

(1925-1998) Leader of Cambodia from 1975 to 1979. Pol Pot is responsible for the deaths of almost 2 million of his own people due to starvation, execution, and beatings.

leader of the Committee of Public Safety; chief architect of the Reign of Terror

Founder of the Bolsheviks; leader of the Russian Revolution; Promised "Peace, Land, & Bread;" first head of the USSR; His New Economic Policy (NEP) encouraged agricultural and industrial growth.

A meeting from 1884-1885 at which representatives of European nations agreed on rules for the colonization of Africa

Meeting of representatives of European monarchs called to reestablish the old order after the defeat of Napoleon

Which Chinese leader is most closely associated with leading the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution?

The slogan “Blood and Iron” and a united Germany are most closely associated with

Commodore Matthew Perry is best known for taking which action?