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24.3 The National State and Democracy

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

As Western Europe gained economic strength, its people demanded

a)

democratic governments.

b)

higher pay.

c)

a strong monarch

d)

national unity.

2.

Nicholas II believed that

a)

democracy was the best form of government.

b)

social reforms should follow economic reforms.

c)

the czar should have absolute power.

d)

granting civil liberties would improve people's lives.

3.

The United States was the richest country in the world, but

a)

its military strength was waning.

b)

its government had little influence in Europe.

c)

the country lacked national unity.

d)

few people shared in its wealth

4.

What is the principle of ministerial responsibility?

a)

The prime minister is responsible to the monarch.

b)

The prime minister is responsible to the elected legislative body.

c)

The prime minister must support executive officers.

d)

The prime minister is responsible to bishops.

5.

By 1898, the U.S. empire included

a)

Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

b)

Bosnia and Herzegovina.

c)

the Triple Entente.

d)

Serbia and Guam.

6.

What effect did William II's policies have on the balance of power in Europe?

a)

The Ottoman Empire gained authority in Eastern Europe.

b)

The Balkan provinces gained their freedom.

c)

Austria-Hungary became the strongest country in Europe.

d)

The Triple Entente and the Triple Alliance opposed each other.

7.

Nicholas II created a legislative assembly called the

a)

Reichstag

b)

Senate

c)

Duma

d)

House of Deputies

8.

Tension between Austria-Hungary and Russia grew when

a)

Austria-Hungary annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina.

b)

the Balkan states gained their independence.

c)

Bismarck made a treaty with Russia.

d)

Russia formed an alliance with Italy.

9.

What happened when Louis-Napoleon's Second Empire collapsed?

a)

France went to war against Italy and Germany.

b)

Charles V took over the government.

c)

Women and men were granted the right to vote.

d)

France established the Third Republic.

10.

What countries made up the Triple Entente?

a)

Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy

b)

Russia, France, and Great Britain

c)

Greece, Serbia, and Montenegro

d)

Bosnia, Herzegovina, and Italy