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Worksheets2nd Semester Study Guide
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Why was England the first country to industrialize?
A massive drought killed the crops and forced them to find a new way to earn a living
They had the required resources needed to begin industrializing
A new king took charge and wanted to modernize the country
The people in England were tired of the farm life and wanted something new
What resource did England have that allowed them to industrialize?
Water
Coal
Iron
All of the above
The first steam locomotive was designed by _________.
Richard Trevithick
John McAdam
Robert Fulton
James Watt
What effect did industrialization have on England?
Quicker transportation
Boost of agriculture
More jobs available
All of the above
What helped pave the way for the Industrial Revolution?
The fall of France
The creation of the United States
The Agricultural Revolution
All of the above
Why did so many people move to cities in England during the 1800s?
They could make more money in factories than they could on the farms
People were frustrated with farming and wanted a change
Cities provided better working conditions and better working hours
Farming was becoming obsolete
What issues did people face as a result of urbanization?
Lack of housing
Lack of sanitation
Lack of police protection
All of the above
Why were accidents so common in British factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Workers were fatigued due to long working hours
The machines often exploded or malfunctioned which led to workers losing limbs
Factory owners did little to inform workers of the risks involved with working in the factories
All of the above
Though the Industrial Revolution had many positive effects, what was one of the negative effects?
England's economy began declining
Farming became irrelevant
Machines were made that could do a persons job for them
Divorce rates increased due to men working such long hours
What popular novel portrayed the horror of the factory life in England?
Hard Times by Charles Dickens
Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell
Industry and Empire by Henry Hobsbawm
The Dawn of Innovation by Charles Morris
Who is responsible for bringing industrialization to the United States?
Henry Ford
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Samuel Slater
We still do not know
Why did women begin flocking to urban areas in the 1800s?
Their husbands forced them to come with them
They were no longer needed on the farm
They wanted a job at a textile mill
They were promised jobs in the coal mines
What major corporation emerged in the late 1800's as a result of industrialization in America?
Warner Brothers
Standard Oil
Ford Motor Company
All of the above
Industrialized countries need natural resources which caused many countries to do what?
Create new materials than can be used so that natural resources are not needed
Take over other countries that have these natural resources
Create new alliances to ensure other countries don't become too powerful
Prevent natural resources from being obtained from other countries
What invention allowed for American cities like Chicago and Minneapolis to flourish?
Steam boats
Railroads
Spinning Jenny
Cotton Gin
How did Robert Owen work to make life better for his factory workers?
He creates more jobs so he can hire more workers
He reduced the number of hours they worked
He prevents anyone under the age of 18 from working in his factory
He doubles the wages of his workers
How did Karl Marx predict that capitalism would collapse?
People would eventually refuse to pay taxes
The government would become irrelevant which would lead to anarchy
Everyone would eventually realize the economic benefits of Communism
Workers would overthrow the owners
The American Federation of Labor helped workers by ____________.
Limiting the numbers of hours they could work
Setting a minimum age limit for workers
Restrict the amount of work children could do
All of the above
What book, written by Karl Marx, outlined the ideas behind Communism?
The Guide to Communism
The Communist Handbook
The Communist Manifesto
War and Peace
Why were unskilled workers unsuccessful when attempting to strike?
They lacked the skills needed to strike productively
They could easily be replaced by other unskilled workers
There were not enough people who were willing to strike
The government would not allow unskilled workers to strike
How did Otto von Bismark ensure that France was without Allies?
He convinced Europe that France was preparing an attack on Germany
He formed alliances with other countries in Europe/Asia
He launched an attack on France
He created a peace treaty with France
What mistake did Kaiser Wilhelm make shortly after becoming ruler of Germany?
He let the peace treaty with Russia lapse
He began mobilizing troops to the Serbian border
He established an alliance with Austria Hungary
He made himself dictator of Germany
What was the main purpose of European countries creating alliances prior to The Great War?
They believed it would keep the peace in Europe
They wanted to ensure their enemies did not become too powerful
To make Europe the most powerful continent in the world
To prevent Russia from starting a conflict in Europe
Which 3 countries made up the Triple Entente?
Germany, Austria Hungary, and Italy
Russia, France, and Italy
USA, Britain, and France
France, Russia, and Britain
Which country was the first to declare war after Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated?
Germany
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Serbia
Which country left the Central Powers to join the Allies in 1914?
Italy
Austria-Hungary
Russia
Germany
What was the motivation behind Germany's Schlieffen Plan?
To prevent Germany from fighting a two front war
To establish a buffer between Germany and Russia
To prevent Russia from capturing any land East of Germany
To create a stronghold in North Africa
What was the Schlieffen Plan?
Austria Hungary would attack Russia from the South while Germany attacked from the West
Germany would send their Air Force into Britain and then attack France by land and sea
Germany would attack France through Belgium and then turn their attention to the Eastern Front
Germany would conquer North Africa and then send troops to France from the East and South
The area between the trenches was known as _______
No man's land
Ghost town
Dead man's territory
The cemetery
What was the biggest issue with Trench warfare?
Fighting would last for months at a time with little land gained or lost
Soldiers were dying rapidly
The duration of the war was much longer than anticipated
All of the above
What was the result of the Gallipoli Campaign?
The Allies took control of the Dardanelles and gained access to the Black Sea
The Allies defeated the Germans and moved closer to controlling Austria-Hungary
The Allies failed to gain access to the Black Sea
The Germans defeated the French and gained control of the Marne River
What event took place in 1915 that almost led to the United States involvement in WWI?
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Gallipoli Campaign
The sinking of the Lusitania
All of the above
What effect did WWI have on the home front?
Countries began rationing food so they use factories to create war items
Women were forced to take the place of men in the workforce
News sources began monitoring what was printed to ensure it supported the war
All of the above
What treaty ended the war between Russia and Germany?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Treaty of Surrender
Treaty of Moscow
What is total war?
When a war is fought by land, sea, and air
When all resources are devoted to the war
When countries from all continents are involved in a war
All of the above
Which of the following was NOT a member of the Big Four?
David Lloyd George
Georges Clemenceau
Winston Churchill
Vittorio Orlando
Woodrow Wilson
Why were the French and British so hesitant to accept Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points plan?
They wanted to ensure that Germany suffered for causing the war
They believed Italy was given more than they deserved
The plan allowed Germany to keep all of their colonies
The Russian's received parts of the Balkans which were formerly controlled by Germany
Which one of Wilson's Fourteen Points faced the most scrutiny?
Creation of an Association of Nations
Establishment of an independent Poland
Open diplomacy
Removal of economic barriers
The peace treaty signed after the Great War ended was ________.
The Treaty of Brest Litovsk
The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Westover
The Treaty of Nations
What effect did WWI have on the German-Russian border?
It gave Poland independence and therefore created a buffer between Russia and Germany
It allowed for Germany to gain control of land formerly owned by the Russians
The Ottoman Empire was divided up and therefore reducing their power
France gained control of Poland which allowed them to have land on both borders
What event was responsible for bringing the US into the Great War?
The sinking of the Lusitania
The Zimmerman telegram
The Gallipoli Campaign
The Russian Revolution
Which future WWII leader was responsible for the Gallipoli Campaign?
Franklin D Roosevelt
Winston Churchill
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Why was America reluctant to get involved in WWI?
Many believed it was a war that could not be won by the Allies
Woodrow Wilson was unsure which side America should support
Woodrow Wilson believed it was a European conflict and therefore we should stay out of it
America was already in a war with Japan and did not want to stretch the army too thin
Which country lost land as a result of WWI?
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Russia
All of the above
Why was Russia unsuccessful in fighting the Germany army on the Eastern Front?
They were not as industrialized as other countries in Europe
They were in the middle of political turmoil that would lead to a change in power
Many Russian soldiers were refusing to fight
All of the above
Which WWI battle is considered the turning point in the war?
1st Battle of the Marne
2nd Battle of the Marne
Verdun
Somme
What was the significance of the 2nd Battle of the Marne?
It was the turning point in WWI
It was Germany's last all out attack
It was the battle that brought America into the war
It was the first battle using aircraft
Which of the following is NOT considered a cause of WWI?
Imperialism
Alliances
Industrialization
Nationalism
Which member of the Black Hands assassinated Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Matija Savić
Gavrilo Princep
Vlado Popović
Petra Babić
Which region is considered the "Powder keg" of Europe?
The Balkans
The Iberian Peninsula
The Sudetenland
Scandinavia
What issue did the United States have with the Treaty of Versailles?
They did not want to be involved in European affairs due to the League of Nations
They did not think it was fair to Germany
They believed Britain and France were becoming too powerful in Europe
They believed Italy and Japan were not treated fairly during the negotiations
What was the driving force behind Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points?
Reparations
Punishing Germany
Self-determination
Equality
Who stated "As long as it is without allies, France poses no danger to us"
Kaiser Wilhelm
Winston Churchill
Woodrow Wilson
Otto von Bismark
What does this quote mean: "The lamps are going out all over Europe, we shall not see them lit again in our lifetime”
Europe will soon become the light of the world which will create darkness for others
Europe is entering into darkness (war) and this will change Europe forever
Europe is no longer the powerful continent in the world
America and Asia are quickly becoming more industrialized and now Europe is getting left behind
Why did many colonies join the war effort during WWI?
They believed it was their duty to help fight for the country who controlled them
They wanted to ensure that Germany and Austria lost the war
They believed they would be able to gain independence by assisting in the war effort
They were forced to fight by the countries who controlled them
What event helped expose the Czar's weakness in Russia?
Russia declaring war on Germany when they were ill prepared for a war
Russia losing the Port of Manchuria to the Japanese
The Massacre that took place as Russian workers protested poor working conditions in factories
All answers are correct
What was the March Revolution?
When a large group of workers/soldiers began rioting in the streets on Russia
When the Russian government was overthrown by the working class in March of 1917
When the Russian army marched from Moscow to Warsaw during WWI
When the Russian nobles revolted against the czar and seized power
Who did the Germans support during the Russian Revolution?
Vladimir Lenin
The Red Army
The Bolsheviks
All answers are correct
After Lenin suffers a stroke and dies in 1922, who takes control of the USSR?
Leon Trotsky
Joseph Stalin
Karl Mark
Nicholas II
Which of the following technological changes occurred as a result of WWI?
Railroads were now being used to transport goods
Cars became more available to middle class citizens
Television was now readily available to people which changes society
All answers are correct
What impact did Sigmund Freud have on society?
He made scientific advances that changed technology forever
He created the first working airplane
He helped develop the radio which changed the way we communicate
He analyzed how the brain works and unveiled our subconscious thoughts
How did the Dawes Plan help Germany pay off their reparations?
It provided Germany with a loan from American banks
It reduced their reparations by half
It allowed them to extract money from their previous colonies
It gave Germany resources it needed to stabilize their economy
Why did America eventually fall into the Great Depression?
The wealth in America was unequal and the wage gap was wide
Many businesses were over producing and farms were over growing crops
People were unable to buy many goods and therefore companies were not making profits
All answers are correct
What does it mean to buy stocks on margin?
You buy a large portion of stock hoping to obtain 50% ownership
When a person pays a small amount for their stock and borrows the rest
You buy a small number of stocks and wait 10-20 years before you sell
When a person buys and sells stocks for a living
How did Fascism and Communism differ?
Fascism is anti nationalism and Communism is pro nationalism
Fascism does not promote a classless state while Communism does promote a classless state
Fascist were in favor of democracy while Communist were in favor of autocracy
Fascist believed in separation of church and state while Communist believed the church should be controlled by the state
What was Benito Mussolini's job post WWI?
Newspaper editor
General in the army
Radio host
Chief of Staff to King Victor Emmanuel
What does the term Lebensraum mean?
Vengeance
Living space
Land owned by Germany
Total domination
Why were conservative leaders supportive of Hitler becoming Chancellor in 1933?
They believed he would be able to bring Germany out of their economic crisis
They believed he would fail and therefore prove how his ideas were far too radical
They had no other candidates that were qualified for the job
They believed he would be easy to manipulate and control
What were the 2 major ideologies divided the world in 1935?
Liberal and Conservative
Democracy and Totalitarianism
Communism and Fascism
Socialism and Capitalism
Why were many Japanese citizens frustrated with the government in 1929?
They implemented new taxes
They blamed the government for the Great Depression
They were upset that Japan did not gain more from the Treaty of Versailles
They wanted to attack China but Japan refused to do so
How did the League of Nation's inability to stop Japan from attacking China affect the rest of Europe?
It allowed other European countries to follow in Japan's footsteps and take over foreign land
Many European countries decided to declare war on Japan
It caused Britain to issue a declaration on war in 1933
It caused many Europeans to fear that if they followed in Japan's footsteps then another global war would erupt
How did the League of Nations handle Japan, Italy, and Germany violating the Treaty of Versailles?
They implemented sanctions on the countries
They condemned the actions of the countries, but did nothing
They sent in troops to prevent them from taking over new land
They blockaded their ports and prevented these countries from trading with other parts of Europe
What was Britain and France's policy for dealing with Hitler in the 1930's?
They tried to form an alliance with him in hopes they could prevent him from taking over more land
Implement new tariffs that drastically hurt the German economy
They threatened to raise the reparations owed by Germany if Hitler disobeyed the Treaty of Versailles
Try to keep Hitler happy in hopes that he will eventually stop conquering new territories
Germany and Japan eventually formed an alliance in the 1930's known as _____________
The Central Powers
The Axis Powers
The Triple Alliance
The Triple Entente
What was the result Germany’s invasion of Poland?
The Germans force the Polish people to fight for the German army
Britain and France declared war on Germany
Poland launches a revolution against the Nazi regime and loses
The Soviets saw this as an attack and began an invasion of Poland in hopes to free them from German control
The German Blitzkrieg was a military strategy that depended on what advantage?
Using extreme force to overwhelm the enemy
Using speed to overwhelm the enemy
Using surprise to overwhelm the enemy
All answers are correct
Which battle marked the final German effort in WWII?
Battle of the Bulge
1st Battle of the Marne
2nd Battle of the Marne
Verdun
What occurred on D Day?
The Agricultural Revolution
The sinking of the Lusitania
The Allied invasion of France
The Allied Victory in Europe
Who was the commander of the Allied forces in Europe at the end of the war?
Woodrow Wilson
David Lloyd George
Vittorio Orlando
Dwight Eisenhower
The Nazi – Soviet Non-Aggression Treaty contained a secret deal to divide what country?
Germany
Poland
Britain
Russia
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of Britain’s involvement in WWII?
Winston Churchill
Vittorio Orlando
David Lloyd George
Woodrow Wilson
Where did the Germans miss an opportunity to defeat and capture a majority of British and French troops?
Death Valley
Rescue at Dunkirk
The Sudetenland
Boarder of Germany and France
What was the term for the German Air Force?
Luftwaffe
Kamikazes
FDR
Alliances
Which was the only country in Western Europe that Germany was unable to defeat?
Britain
Serbia
Austria-Hungary
Russia
What was the significance of the Battle of Britain?
It was Germany's last all out attack
Proved German attacks could be blocked
The Allied Victory in Europe
The Allied invasion of France
How did Hitler challenge the terms of the Treaty of Versailles?
Built up Germany’s military
Invaded the Rhinelands
Invaded Austria and Czechoslovakia
All answers are correct
As Hitler began to rearm Germany in the 1930s, he often disguised factories making weapons as:
Living Spaces
Apartments
Offices
Schools
In response to the Axis Power aggression in the 1930’s, western European democracies followed a policy of
Industrialization
Nationalism
Facism
Appeasement
Which of the following best describes the actions taken by the League of Nations in response to Japanese and Italian aggression?
Reported it
Paid attention to it
Ignored it
Concerned over it
What does V-E Day represent?
The Agricultural Revolution
The sinking of the Lusitania
The Allied Victory in Europe
The Communist Manifesto
Who led his country through the Great Depression and throughout most of WWII?
FDR
USSR
USA
Stalingrad
How did Kristallnacht demonstrate Nazi persecution of Jews?
Nazi troops attacked Jewish homes, business, and synagogues
A law passed on that day required Jews to wear yellow stars
That was the day the Nazis began the large deportation of Jews
All answers are correct
Creator of the Nazi Party who established the Third Reich in Germany.
David Lloyd George
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Georges Clemenceau
The U.S. President who had to decide to drop the Atomic Bomb on Japan
General Montgomery
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Archduke Hans Bernard
Harry Truman
The founder and leader of the Fascist Party in Italy
Harry Truman
Benito Mussolini
Joseph Stalin
Winston Churchill
The leader of the U.S.S.R during World War II
King Henry XIV
Archbishop Georges Clemenceau
David Lloyd George
Joseph Stalin
The Prime Minister of Great Britain who was said to be their most powerful weapon
Winston Churchill
Vittorio Orlando
David Lloyd George
Woodrow Wilson
The code name for the German invasion of the Soviet Union
FDR
Operation Barbarossa
Kamikazes
Luftwaffe
Japanese suicide pilots were known as:
Scandinavia
The Balkans
Kamikazes
Luftwaffe
The Admiral in charge of the Pacific Fleet that introduced the idea of “island hopping”
Douglas MacArthur
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Winston Churchill
Why was India called the “Jewel in the crown?
It gave Poland independence and therefore created a buffer between Russia and Germany
It was Germany's last all out attack
It was the most valuable of Britain's colonies
It allowed other European countries to follow in Japan's footsteps and take over foreign land
How did Menelik II keep colonial interests out of Europe?
He formed alliances with other countries in Europe/Asia
He let the peace treaty with Russia lapse
He analyzed how the brain works and unveiled our subconscious thoughts
He exploited European rivalries
Why did thousands of Boers move north in the Great Trek
They could make more money in factories than they could on the farms
They wanted a job at a textile mill
To escape the British
To prevent Germany from fighting a two front war
What was the main reason for the Crimean War?
Russia wanted access to the Black Sea
Peasants had no rice because France exported all of it
Britain and France declared war on Germany
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops
What happened at the Berlin Conference in 1884?
Britain and France declared war on Germany
Development of future leaders
Europe divided Africa amongst each other without African consent
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops
What set the stage for Vietnam resistance against the French?
They provided for the colonies needs but gave them no rights
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops
Sugar could be sold for higher profit
Peasants had no rice because France exported all of it
Why did some US business owners want the United States to annex Hawaii?
It was the most valuable of Britain's colonies
To escape the British
They provided for the colonies needs but gave them no rights
Sugar could be sold for higher profit
What caused low food supplies in Africa during European colonization?
The Allied invasion of France
Europeans insisted on the growth of cash crops
Europe divided Africa amongst each other without African consent
The Allied Victory in Europe
How did Europeans use paternalism to govern people in colonies?
They provided for the colonies needs but gave them no rights
They condemned the actions of the countries, but did nothing
They blamed the government for the Great Depression
They believed he would be easy to manipulate and control
What was the goal of indirect control?
Appeasement
Industrialization
To escape the British
Development of future leaders
