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Worksheets24.3 The National State and Democracy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
As Western Europe gained economic strength, its people demanded
democratic governments.
higher pay.
a strong monarch
national unity.
Nicholas II believed that
democracy was the best form of government.
social reforms should follow economic reforms.
the czar should have absolute power.
granting civil liberties would improve people's lives.
The United States was the richest country in the world, but
its military strength was waning.
its government had little influence in Europe.
the country lacked national unity.
few people shared in its wealth
What is the principle of ministerial responsibility?
The prime minister is responsible to the monarch.
The prime minister is responsible to the elected legislative body.
The prime minister must support executive officers.
The prime minister is responsible to bishops.
By 1898, the U.S. empire included
Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Bosnia and Herzegovina.
the Triple Entente.
Serbia and Guam.
What effect did William II's policies have on the balance of power in Europe?
The Ottoman Empire gained authority in Eastern Europe.
The Balkan provinces gained their freedom.
Austria-Hungary became the strongest country in Europe.
The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance opposed each other.
Nicholas II created a legislative assembly called the
Reichstag
Senate
Duma
House of Deputies
Tension between Austria-Hungary and Russia grew when
Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina.
the Balkan states gained their independence.
Bismarck made a treaty with Russia.
Russia formed an alliance with Italy.
What happened when Louis-Napoleon's Second Empire collapsed?
France went to war against Italy and Germany.
Charles V took over the government.
Women and men were granted the right to vote.
France established the Third Republic.
What countries made up the Triple Entente?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy
Russia, France, and Great Britain
Greece, Serbia, and Montenegro
Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Italy
