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WorksheetsWH Test #3
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
What was one of the primary causes of the Russian Revolution in 1917?
The rise of industrialization and creation of collective farming
The dissatisfaction with Tsarist rule due to food shortages and burdens caused by fighting in WWI
The influence of Western democracies
The success of the Bolshevik party in forming a more open and pluralist society
What was a major social (hierarchy of classes of people) change in Russia after the 1917 Revolution?
Abolition of serfdom
Establishment of a classless society
Introduction of capitalism
Restoration of the monarchy
What was the primary reason for U.S. military involvement in the Russian Revolution?
To support the Bolsheviks in their attempt to restore the Tsar to power
To protect American business interests in Russia
To establish a democratic government in Russia
To aid the White Army (democratic socialist and capitalist) against the Bolsheviks Red Army (communist)
What was a significant outcome of the Russian Revolution?
Establishment of a democratic government
Rise of the Soviet Union with a socialist government that severely restricted the rights of its citizens
Expansion of the Russian Empire focused on spreading the religion of Christianity
Strengthening of the monarchial Tsarist regime
What was a significant outcome of the U.S. military intervention in the Russian Revolution?
Withdrawal without achieving major objectives and creation of tensions between the U.S. and the Soviet Union
Strengthening of U.S.-Russia relations through a military alliance
Expansion of U.S. territory in the Soviet Union
Successful establishment of a pro-American government in Russia
How did the Treaty of Versailles create circumstances that caused another war in Europe?
The Treaty of Versailles imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to economic hardship and resentment among the German population and a willingness to go to war to undo the treaty
The Treaty of Versailles united all European nations under one government
Nativism and xenophobia were prominent attitudes among Americans toward immigrants in the early 1900s. What was the main goal of the U.S. immigration quotas in the 1920s?
To increase the population of the U.S. due to a lower birthrate after WWI
To maintain the ethnic composition by limiting foreigners from entering the U.S.
To promote economic growth by encouraging immigrants with skills to enter the U.S.
To encourage cultural exchange with all countries
What was the primary purpose of U.S. immigration laws in the 1920s?
To encourage European immigration
To restrict immigration from certain countries
To promote cultural diversity
To increase the labor force
What was the effect of the 1920s U.S. immigration quotas on European immigrants?
Increased immigration from Europe thus allowing many more Russian radicals to enter the U.S.
Decreased immigration from eastern Europe that may have contributed to fewer Jews being able to escape persecution by Germany
No effect on European immigration
Encouraged illegal immigration by people from various countries around the world
Which of the following was a key feature of the Chinese Civil War in the 1940s?
The conflict between the Nationalists and Communists
The invasion by Japan
The establishment of a democratic government
The unification of China under a single ruler
During the Chinese Civil War, The United States supported (a) , but the (b) ultimately won.
What was the outcome of the Chinese Civil War?
Victory for the Nationalists
One united China called the People's Republic of China
Division of China into two countries, the People's Republic of China (mainland) and the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Continued war with Japan
What was a key strategy of the U.S. foreign policy of containment in the 1940s? Pick two (2).
Military alliance with the Soviet Union to prevent war in Asia
Economic aid (Marshall Plan) to rebuild Europe
Diplomatic isolation of the Soviet Union
Direct military confrontation against communism such as during the Korean War
Which U.S. foreign policy was prominent in the 1940s?
Isolationism
Containment of communism
Expansionism
Neutrality
Which group of people was primarily affected by the Displaced Persons Act of 1948?
Latin American migrants
Asian immigrants
European refugees
American citizens
What was a significant limitation of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948?
It only allowed immigration from Western Europe
It imposed strict quotas on the number of war refugees admitted into the U.S.
It provided no financial assistance to immigrants
It was only applicable to individuals under 18
What was the primary purpose of the Displaced Persons Act of 1948?
To provide financial aid to European countries
To facilitate the immigration of post-WWII war refugees into the United States
To establish refugee camps in Europe
To promote cultural exchange between the U.S. and Europe
What was the primary resource extracted from the Congo by Belgian colonizers?
Oil
Diamonds
Rubber
Gold
Which of the following was a major consequence of King Leopold II's rule in the Congo?
Human rights abuses
Development of infrastructure
Political independence
Economic prosperity for the Congolese
What was one of the main reasons for colonial exploitation in the Congo by Belgium?
To spread Christianity
To extract natural resources
To establish a military base
To promote education
What was King Leopold II's primary objective in the Congo?
To promote education and healthcare
To extract natural resources for personal gain
To establish a democratic government
To create a cultural exchange program
How did King Leopold II justify his actions in the Congo?
By claiming to bring civilization and Christianity
By supporting local governance
By establishing a free trade zone
By promoting economic equality
E.D. Morel witnessed the injustice of King Leopold's colonizing the Congo. What was Morel's primary method of opposing the human rights abuses in the Congo?
Economic sanctions
Military intervention
Diplomatic negotiations
Public awareness campaign by publishing news articles
What does the term 'egregious' most commonly refer to?
Something moderately acceptable
Something shockingly bad
Something completely ordinary
Something outstandingly good
True or False: "Real Heroes" are people who see an injustice and then take action to end the injustice. Journalist and activist E.D. Morel, who reported on the human atrocities in the Congo, is an example a real hero.
True
False
