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WorksheetsQuiz #4 WW1 - War on Terrorism
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Worksheet time: 1hrs 18mins
Which political leader introduced programs that moved the USSR away from totalitarianism, and increased economic freedom and political rights?
Mikhail Gorbechev
Joseph Stalin
Boris Yeltsin
Vladimir Putin
As the economies of Eastern European countries declined, citizens demanded a change to which type of government?
theocracy
communism
democracy
socialism
What did NOT lead to the collapse of the USSR?
the growth of resistance movements
the policies of Mikhail Gorbachev
the failures of communist economic systems
the creation of the United Nations
Where was the Berlin wall located? Select ALL that apply
Berlin
Soviet Union
East Germany
West Germany
Students began protesting for democracy in China in the 1970s
True
False
Where did the 1989 protests take place?
Hong Kong
Tiananmen Square
The Great Wall of China
Shanghai
How did the Chinese government deal with the protestors at Tiananmen Square?
They asked them to leave
They let them protest as long as they wanted
They sent in soldiers and tanks and killed people
In the Iran-Contra Affair, __ sold weapons to __, then used the money from that sale to provide support for anti-Communist rebels fighting in __.
Iran, Nicaragua, United States
Nicaragua, United States, Iran
United States, Iran, Nicaragua
What was one of the effects of September 11th?
The U.S. economy received an immediate boost.
Transportation security became less strict.
The U.S. invaded Afghanistan.
Congress issued a declaration of war against Saudi Arabia
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, the U.S. entered WWII. After the attack on 9?11, a War on Terror was announced. What do both attacks have in common?
Both attacks were on American soil and caused public outrage
Both attacks were on foreign soil and caused public outrage
Both attacks involved hijacked planes, which destroyed buildings and lives
Both attacks were directed against military targets, not civilian targets
What does hijack mean?
To unlawfully take control of (an aircraft, ship, or vehicle) in transit and force it to go in a different direction for their own purposes.
A person who uses violence to achieve political goals
The unlawful use of, or threatened use of, force or violence against individuals or property for the purpose of intimidating or causing fear for political or social ends.
terrorism
coalition
violence
none of the above
Who was believed to be responsible for the attacks of September 11, 2001?
al Qaeda and Osama Bin Laden
Iraq and Suddam Hussein
The Taliban
none of the above
Cyberterrorists target banking industries, military bases, power plants, air traffic control centers, and water systems.
True
False
In 2013, there was a bombing of the _________ Marathon.
Boston
New York
Chicago
Phoenix
Which of the following best describes the impact of the Zimmerman Telegram?
This was a speech for neutrality in Germany that was sent to the United States
This was a letter to the Spanish that called on them to release Cuba to fight in World War 1
This was a message that was intercepted by the British in which the Germans asked Mexico to fight in World War 1
This was a message that was sent from Great Britain to France attempting to recruit French soldiers to fight in Verdun
Match the long term causes of World War 1 with their definitions:
Nationalism
This was the attempt by countries to promote their own agendas and ideas as better than others
Militarism
This was the practice of developing new weaponry and investing in the armed forces
Imperialism
This was the practice of exerting control over other regions around the world to become powerful
Alliances
This practice involved the securing of support from other nations in the event of a war breaking out
Which of the following was not a reason why the United States and other countries used propaganda during World War 1?
To encourage citizens to support the war effort through rationing
To openly promote surrendering to the enemy
To recruit able-bodied citizens to fight in the war
To promote fear of potential outcomes if a country and its citizens DID NOT join the fight
This was an international group developed after World War I as a way to solve disputes between countries before they erupted into open warfare. A precursor to the United Nations:
Lusitania
Zimmerman Telegram
Treaty of Versailles
League of Nations
The Espionage and Sedition Acts limited Americans right to
Speak freely about the concerns and disagreements with the American government during WW1
Join the war by volunteering
Choose they own political parties to vote for during World War 1
Advertise for their own companies and products during the war
This was a British Cruise ship (that had American passengers on it) that was torpedoed and sunk by a German submarine.
Titanic
Mississippi
Lusitania
Arkansas
Which of the following types of propaganda tried to get people to pay for the war?
Recruitment
Financing
Rationing
Homefront
Which of the following dates represents the beginning of World War 1? (The Spark)
Jan 17, 1914
June 28, 1914
Sep, 14, 1914
Oct 9, 1914
A position of not taking sides in a conflict
Neutrality
Propaganda
Rationing
Imperialism
A union of two or more countries that is created for political support:
Militarism
Alliance
Imperialism
Nationalism
How did the Great War affect life on the home front?
Governments encouraged civil liberties like the freedom of the press and the right to protest against the war.
Economies were geared toward providing consumer goods.
Essential items needed for the war effort were rationed and conserved.
After the heroic actions of the African American units in World War 1, Jim Crow Laws were repealed and removed.
Which plan for peace heavily blamed Germany for causing World War I?
Wilson's 14 Points
Treaty of Versailles
Which of the following represents the years that were spent fighting in World War 1?
1912-1916
1914-1918
1877-1920
1917-1921
Who was the United States President during World War 1?
Theodore Roosevelt
William Taft
Woodrow Wilson
Warren G. Harding
On what date was the Treaty of Versailles signed?
May 7, 1915
June 28, 1919
June 6, 1944
April 4, 1917
Attack France first, then Russia.
Attack Russia first, then France.
Send half of the army to France and half to Russia.
Ally with Russia to fight France.
The Germans sank British supply boats
The Germans sank American ships
Germany invaded Russia
Germany invaded Belgium in order to enact their Schlieffen Plan
Which treaty ended World War I?
The Treaty of Paris
The Treaty of Versailles
The Armistice of Versailles
The Treaty of Verdun
What type of warfare contributed to the stalemate on the Western Front?
guerilla
conventional
trench
submarine
This cartoonist is suggesting the League of Nations will fail because
France and England control the keystone
The United States is relying too much on England and Italy for support
the United States has not become a member
England and Italy do not want help from Belgium and France
This 1912 cartoon depicts
efforts to contain the Boxer Rebellion
tensions in pre-World War I Europe
reactions to the Bolshevik Revolution
responses to the rise of the Democracies in European colonies
Order the following events in chronological order during World War 1
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
America Declares War on Germany
The Zimmerman Telegram
The Sinking of the Lusitania
Wilson's Speech on Neutrality
A feeling of intense loyalty to a country or group
Nationalism
Militarism
Propaganda
Autocracy
A celebration of military ideals, and a rapid buildup of military power
Nationalism
Militarism
Propaganda
Autocracy
A system in which countries agree to defend each other
Alliance System
Balance of Power
Stalemate
Revolution
An equality of power among different countries that discourages any group from acting aggressively
Alliance System
Balance of Power
Stalemate
Revolution
A situation in a conflict in which neither side can make progress against each other
Alliance System
Balance of Power
Stalemate
Revolution
The level on which something exists or takes place
Dimension
Stalemate
Convoy
Reparation
To outfit
Equip
Consume
Convoy
Dissent
A German Submarine
U-Boats
Sub-Boats
Ships
Boaty McBoatface
Information used to influence opinions
Propoaganda
Revolution
Stress
Stalemate
To call attention to/to show importance
Propoaganda
Revolution
Stress
Stalemate
A war to overthrow a government
Propoaganda
Revolution
Stress
Stalemate
A government in which one person with unlimited power rules
Autocracy
Convoy
Kaiser
Socialism
A group of ships that escort and protect other ships
Convoy
U-Boats
Dissent
Stalemate
To continue
Proceeding
Consented
Dissent
Consume
To agree
Proceeding
Consented
Dissent
Consume
The German Emperor
Kaiser
Stalemate
U-Boats
Reparation
The gathering of resources and troops in preparation for war
Militarism
Nationalism
Mobilization
Alliance System
To limit use
Ration
Consume
Dissent
Convoy
To use
Ration
Consume
Dissent
Convoy
A person who believes industries should be publicly owned
Socialist
Pacifist
Stalemate
Kaiser
A person who is opposed to the use of violence
Socialist
Pacifist
Stalemate
Kaiser
Disagreement or opposition
Ration
Consume
Dissent
Convoy
To view; to become aware of by observing
Perceived
Final
Achieve
Reparation
The last
Perceived
Final
Achieve
Reparation
To accomplish
Perceived
Final
Achieve
Reparation
Payment for damages caused during a war
Perceived
Final
Achieve
Reparation
The right of people to decide how they should be governed
National Self-Determination
Socialism
Pacifism
Nationalism
What did the Russian Revolution happen during?
World War One
Industrial Revolution
The Civil War
The Enlightenment
Who was the leader of the Bolsheviks (Communists)?
Lenin
Putin
Hitler
Franco
The Bolsheviks later renamed themselves what?
The Communist Party
The Fascist Party
The Socialist Party
The Democratic Party
What issues were going on in Russia during this?
Food Shortages
Involvement in War
Unhappiness With The Government
All of the above were issues going on
Who ruled Russia prior to the Russian Revolution?
Czars
Presidents
Emporers
Serfs
What government did Russia turn to during this?
Communism
Democracy
Theocracy
Monarchy
Who came up with communism?
Adam Smith
John Locke
Thomas Hobbes
Karl Marx
What is the book that lays out communism?
The Communist Manifesto
The Wealth of Nations
The Encylopedia
Two Treatises on Government
What did Russia become known as after this?
Soviet Union
Austria Hungary
Czechoslovakia
Ukraine
During the civil war following the Russian Revolution, who did the Red Army represent?
Communists
Non-Communists
During the civil war following the Russian Revolution, who did the White Army represent?
Communists
Non-Communists
What is it called when you overthrow a government?
Theocracy
Autocracy
Coup d'etat
Provisionary
Why did czars resist modernization?
They wanted to maintain power
They wanted the best for their people
They wanted to give their money away
They wanted citizens to become prosperous
The czar was seen as a solid, competent leader.
True
False
What is the name for Russian labor camps created by Lenin?
Gulags
Internment
Guantanamo
Leavenworth
Lenin's campaign slogan was:
Peace Bread Land
Money Wealth Power
Greed Blood Profits
History Best Class
What was the end result of the Russian Revolution?
Russia became a direct democracy
Russia would become a communist nation
Russia would become a theocracy
Russia would go back to an absolute monarchy
This treaty pulled Russia out of WWI?
Treaty of Versailles
Treaty of Greenville
Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Treaty of Moscow
This form of government is described as having no private ownership, no class system and no religious organizations. Everything is distributed equally.
Democracy
Federation
Theocracy
Communism
Who were the Bolsheviks?
Communist Revolutionaries
Secret Police Members
Members of Parliament
Soldiers in White Army
What is the organization that buys and sells stock in the USA?
Boston Stock Market
Philadelphia Stock Market
New York Stock Exchange
Detroit Stock Market
Who is the middleman that arranges stock purchases and sells for a stockholder?
stock broker
bank owner
cashier
stock forger
If a person wants to sell their stock, what do they or their broker have to find?
a person who works for the stock corporation
someone who will buy the stock
a member of the Boston Stock Market
a member of the Treasury Department
In October 1929, the stock market collapsed when everyone tried to sell stock and no one would buy. What was this disastrous day called?
Red Monday
Blue Monday
Red Tuesday
Black Tuesday
Where did people go to get money when they lost all of the money in the stock market?
homes
banks
corporations
New York Stock Exchange
As stock values dropped, so did the overall value of the _______.
house
corporation
government
store
With the stock market collapse in 1929, how much money in invested stocks and corporations was lost in America?
1 billion dollars
40 billion dollars
5 million dollars
9 million dollars
When everyone tried to withdraw all of their savings from banks, what happened to many banks in America?
the banks closed permanently
the banks closed for 2 days
the banks made a profit
the banks received help from the German government
What are the 3 major events that caused the Great Depression
Pick 3
collapse of stock market
End of WWI
closing of banks
closing of many businesses
The worldwide depression was spread when countries put a large tax on foreign products coming into the country to be sold. What is this tax called?
factors
investments
tariffs
collectives
What was the percentage of unemployment in US of working men?
25%
10%
5%
100%
One effect of the depression was the spread of ____around the world.
oligarchies
democracies
dictatorships
Who promised to restore Germany's economy and rebuild its army during the Great Depression?
Adolf Hitler
Benito Mussolini
Albrecht Durer
Hans Carl
What did the Japanese government do after the army took over in 1937?
Japan created an alliance with the USA
Japan began building an atomic bomb
Japan invaded the Pacific Ocean
Japan invaded Manchuria China
Stalin created a system where the government determined everything in the economy. What kind of communist economy is this called?
Democratic Economy
Planned Economy
Capitalist Economy
Free Market Economy
The rapid industrialization of factories and collectivization of farmland of small peasant farms under government control was the focus of Joseph Stalin's __________.
10 Year Plan
Invasion of Germany
dictatorship of Europe
Five Year Plan
What term was used to describe Stalin's mass executions of people in the Soviet Union during the 1930s.
The Final Exit
The Great Purge
The Invasion of the Soviet Union
The reorganization of Boshevik Russia
Who killed 20 million people by starving most of them or sending them to die in the gulags?
Stalin
Hitler
Mussolini
Franco
What was the name for the secret project to build an atomic bomb?
Manhattan Project
Tuskegee Airben
Secret Boom
Normandy
Which industry was well suited to change over to military equipment production?
clothing
steel
culinary
automobile
Which future president served as commander during the French invasion?
Dwight Eisenhower
Winston Churchill
Neville Chamberlain
Erwin Rommel
Who was the British leader that signed an appeasement with Hitler?
Benito Mussolini
Douglas MacArthur
Adolph Hitler
Neville Chamberlain
Who was the fascist leader of Italy?
Adolph Hitler
Dwight Eisenhower
Benito Mussolini
Neville Chamberlain
Which act permitted the US to sell arms to warring countries on a cash & carry basis?
Neutrality Act 1939
Lend-Lease Act
Anschluss
Double V
Which was a major cause of the rise dictators in Europe after WW1?
economic prosperity
Treaty of Versailles
redrawing of European borders
German win of WWI
What is the name of the Allied military strategy in the Pacific Ocean?
firebomb
island hopping
kamikaze
blitzkrieg
The D-Day Allied invasion of France took place where?
Paris
Plymoth
Tokyo
Normandy
What is the name of the program that encouraged African-Americans to join the war effort?
Tuskegee Airmen
Rosie the Riveter
Double V
NAACP
Who was the American General overseeing the Pacific Theater?
General Douglas MacArthur
General Eisenhower
General Rommel
General Lee
At first many Americans were against the war and supported ________________________.
fascism
communism
isolationism
internationalism
The purpose of the Nuremberg Trials was to
test the newly developed atomic bomb.
determine how the holocaust happened.
punish German leaders for war crimes.
remove the emperor of Japan from power.
What is the name of the new political party to rise in Germany following WW1?
Socialist
Nazi
Fascist
Bolshevik
Japan's goal was to take over
North America
Soviet Union
Eastern Asia
Western Asia
What was the term for the action of Britain & France giving in to Hitler's demands?
appeasement
militarization
nationalism
unification
Which Battle was the last German offence?
D-Day
Midway
Bulge
Normandy
What is the name of this iconic poster woman?
Tanya the Tank
Wonder Woman
Eleanor Roosevelt
Rosie the Riveter
Why were the Japanese unable to decipher the messages of the Navajo code talkers?
The code consisted of a series of whistle-like noises.
The code talkers had an advanced code machine.
They used the Navajo language, which had no written alphabet.
They used a math code based on the Navajo numeric system.
The turning point in the war against Japan in the Pacific was the
Battle of Midway.
bombing of Pearl Harbor.
internment of Japanese Americans.
Battle of the Bulge.
Which of the following was a tactic used in Germany to discriminate the Jews?
Jews were forced to wear a yellow star on their clothing.
Jews were only allowed in work in certain jobs and paid little.
Merchants refused to sell food and clothing to Jews.
Millions of European Jews were sent to ________ where they were killed in gas chambers.
Concentration Camps
Ghettos
Germany
Russia
The Soviet Union defeated Germany at ________, marking a turning point ofthe war in Eastern Europe.
Stalingrad
Pearl Harbor
D-Day
Midway
What were the defining characteristics of the Cold War?
Prohibition, Flappers, Jazz
Arms Race, Space Race, Red Scare
Holocaust, Nazi Germany, Pearl Harbor
Poverty, Unemployment, Dust Bowl
What foreign policy guided American presidents during the Cold War to stop the spread of communism?
Open Door Policy
Dollar Diplomacy
Big Stick Policy
Containment
What American policy provided Western European countries financial assistance so they could recover from WWII?
Marshall Plan
Domino Theory
Truman Doctrine
Big Stick Policy
What individual/group contributed to the Red Scare and accused American citizens of being communists?
Martin Luther King & Black Panthers
Jane Addams & Settlement Houses
Joseph McCarthy & HUAC
Cesar Chavez & United Farmworkers Union
What happened as a result of the launch of Sputnik in 1957?
It started the space race.
U.S. began to invest more money into math & science education.
The U.S. started NASA.
All of the above
During what event did the U.S. bypass a Soviet blockade without provoking a military conflict?
Berlin Airlift
Cuban Missile Crisis
Korean War
Vietnam War
During the Cuban Missile Crisis, what did JFK do when he heard that the Soviet Union was construction a missile site in Cuba.
JFK gave into the Soviet demands.
JFK bombed the Soviet Union with an atomic bomb.
JFK ordered a naval blockade of Cuba.
JFK invaded Cuba from Guantanamo Bay.
How did the G.I. Bill contribute to the economic prosperity of the 1950s?
It decreased consumer spending.
It allowed Veterans to get an education and buy homes in suburbs.
It offered incentives under the Bracero Program to temporary laborers.
It created federal domestic programs as part of the Great Society.
After WWII what happened to the population of the U.S?
The population moved westward as a result of the railroad.
African Americans moved north as part of the Great Migration.
The population shifted from the Rust Belt to the Sun Belt.
The population grew due to the Baby Boom.
What did those in the counter-culture do when the government escalated deployment of troops in Vietnam and implemented a draft?
The counter-culture organized protests.
There were mass anti-war demonstrations.
Some individuals burned their draft cards.
All of the above
What wars were fought during the Cold War as a result of containment and the Domino Theory?
Korean & Vietnam War
WWI & WWII
Civil War & Spanish American War
Persian Gulf & War on Terror
What law did Congress pass to limit the military authority of the executive branch in order to avoid another Vietnam?
Marshall Plan
New Deal
War Powers Act
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
What innovation limited the spread of infectious diseases like polio?
Vaccines
Internet
Radar
X-rays
What amendment was passed to lower the voting age because it was unfair that 18-20 year olds were fighting in Vietnam but couldn't vote.
18th
22nd
24th
26th
How did the media (television) impact the Vietnam War?
Negative press coverage contributed to the public disillusionment with the war.
The positive press coverage encouraged enlistment in the military.
The impact of the media in Vietnam was rather minimal.
The media showed that the majority of Americans supported the war effort.
