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Industrialization through Great Depression

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 3hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Labor movements

a)

Union strikes and protest for better working conditions and pay

b)

Moving from an agriculture society to urban society

c)

factory systems that separated home and work environments

d)

expansion of working classes led to upper class, middle class, and lower class

2.

Urbanization

a)

Migration from the country to the city. A shift from rural agriculture to factories in the city.

b)

Factory systems separated home and work environments.

c)

Strikes and protests for better work conditions.

d)

A separation between lower, middle, and upper social classes.

3.

Family structure

a)

Factory systems separated home and work environments.

b)

Migration from the country to the city in search for employment led social classes.

c)

Union and Labor movements becoming united like a family.

d)

Capitalism leading to the development of different social classes.

4.

The transformation of social classes

a)

Upper class-Industrial Capitalist

Middle class-Expanded

Lower class-Factory Work

b)

Upper class-Expanded

Lower class-Factory Work

Middle Class-Industrial Capitalist

5.

Free Enterprise System

a)

Competition drives supply, demand, and prices

b)

Government drives supply, demand, and prices

c)

Taxes drive supply, demand, and prices

6.

The Industrial Revolution changed society by:

a)

Establishing a middle class

b)

Establishing a lower class

c)

Establishing an upper class

7.

Imperialism was motivated by:

a)

demand for cheaper raw materials

b)

demand for cheaper manufactured goods

c)

an interest in cultural differences

d)

an interest in developing new technologies

8.

Unprocessed resources used to create products.

a)

Raw materials

b)

Manufactured goods

9.

Finished products created from raw materials

a)

Manufactured goods

b)

Raw materials

c)

Industrial resources

10.

Imperialism

a)

Establishing colonies

b)

Motivated by demand for cheap raw materials

c)

Controlled countries through private companies

d)

A decline in international influence

11.

The demand for raw materials led to the colonization of-

a)

Africa and Asia

b)

Australia and Africa

c)

Africa and Germany

d)

Asia and Ireland

12.

What was the reason European countries were competing for colonies?

a)

Communism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Isolationism

d)

Capitalism

13.

The belief that your county should compete to be superior.

a)

Capitalism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Communism

d)

Socialism

14.

Which is an impact of European Imperialism?

a)

Cultural changes, such as the spread of European religion and languages

b)

Many nations became more unified and stronger economically

c)

Many nations fought off their colonizers through the development of new military tactics

d)

Many nations fought off their colonizers because they had larger populations

15.

Imperialism is-

a)

A nation colonizing a foreign territory

b)

The development of new technologies

c)

Creating factories for mass production

d)

An economic system for national trade

16.

The lasting effects of colonizing Africa are-

a)

There are still regional conflicts to this day

b)

The regions are more unified

c)

The regions trade among each other instead of imperial nations

d)

The regions of Africa are stronger and more wealthy

17.

Factory owner

a)

Upper Class

b)

Middle Class

c)

Lower Class

18.

Factory manager

a)

Upper Class

b)

Middle Class

c)

Lower Class

19.

Factory cleaner

a)

Upper Class

b)

Middle Class

c)

Lower Class

20.

How was imperialism one of the causes that pushed Europe into WWI?

a)

Nations competing for colonies

b)

It made European nations poor and desperate for change

c)

It unified European nations against other nations

d)

It required European men to join the military to strengthen their armies

21.

Cause of WWI

a)
Militarism, alliances, imperialism, nationalism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
b)
The rise of communism and socialism
c)
Economic depression and trade disputes
d)
Cultural exchanges and technological advancements
22.

Characteristics of militarism-

a)

glorifying one's military

b)

military policy that dominates the state

c)

aggressively preparing for war

d)

fighting for self interest and control of resources

23.

Race to Africa and Asia

a)

Imperialism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Militarism

d)

Alliance System

24.

Tensions in the Balkan Peninsula

a)

Nationalism

b)

Imperialism

c)

Militarism

d)

Alliance System

25.

The goal of unifying Germany

a)

Imperialism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Militarism

d)

Alliance System

26.

An increase in a country's Army

a)

Imperialism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Militarism

d)

Alliance System

27.

The creation of the Allies alliance and the Central Powers alliance

a)

Imperialism

b)

Alliance System

c)

Nationalism

d)

Militarism

28.

Created to break trench Warfare stalemates

a)

Tanks

b)

Machine Guns

c)

Artillery

d)

Aircraft

29.

Weapon introduced during WWI that was highly effected by wind

a)

Machine Guns

b)

Artillery

c)

Poison Gas

d)

Tanks

30.

Caused mass casualties and led to the development of trench warfare

a)

Machine Guns

b)

Poison Gas

c)

Artillery

d)

Tanks

31.

Chemical weapons (poison gas) led to the creation of

a)

military medics

b)

trench systems

c)

machine guns

d)

gas masks

32.

Why did Austria-Hungary declare War on Serbia?

a)
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia after a trade dispute.
b)
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia to support Russia's ambitions.
c)
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia to expand its territory.
d)
Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia due to the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand.
33.

Used for reconnaissance during World War I

a)

Aircraft

b)

Tanks

c)

Civilians

d)

military dogs

34.

Match the following causes of World War I:

a)

The spark that ignited the "tinderbox"

1.

Assassination of Franz Ferdinand

b)

Nationalism

2.

Belief that one's country was better than others

c)

Imperialism

3.

Expanding empires

d)

Militarism

4.

Build up of armed forces

e)

Alliances

5.

Agreements between countries

35.

Purpose of the Berlin Conference-

a)

For European powers to partition Africa

b)

To determine the post WWI punishment for Germany

c)

For European powers to discuss a WWI treaty

d)

For European alliances to develop war strategies

36.

Free Enterprise and capitalism led to the development of-

a)

Communism

b)

Nationalism

c)

Federalism

d)

Mercantilism

37.

What is communism?

a)
Communism is an economic model based on free market principles.
b)
Communism is a system where individuals own private property exclusively.
c)
Communism promotes a hierarchical society with wealth concentration.
d)
Communism is a political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society with collective ownership of property.
38.

Reason for European alliances-

a)
Cultural exchange and cooperation.
b)
Colonial expansion and imperialism.
c)

Maintain the balance of power.

d)
Economic competition and trade disputes.
39.

Who proposed the idea for the League of Nations?

a)
Franklin D. Roosevelt
b)
Winston Churchill
c)
Theodore Roosevelt
d)
Woodrow Wilson
40.

Why was the League of Nations so weak?

a)

It lacked enforcement power from the U.S. not joining and it struggled with decision-making.

b)
The League of Nations had full support from all member states.
c)
The League of Nations effectively resolved all international disputes.
d)
The League of Nations was strong due to its military alliances.
41.

Which countries joined the League of Nations?

a)

Germany, Spain, Brazil, and Canada.

b)

Russia, China, India, and Mexico.

c)

United States, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland.

d)

United Kingdom, France, Italy, Japan, and many others.

42.

What was the Treaty of Versailles?

a)
The Treaty of Versailles was a declaration of war against the Central Powers.
b)
The Treaty of Versailles was a military alliance formed in 1919.
c)
The Treaty of Versailles was a peace treaty that ended World War I.
d)
The Treaty of Versailles was a trade agreement between France and Germany.
43.

What are reparations?

a)
Reparations are taxes imposed on wealthy individuals.
b)
Reparations are rewards for current achievements.
c)
Reparations are compensations for historical injustices.
d)
Reparations are payments for future services.
44.

How did the Treaty of Versailles influence the German economy?

a)

It damaged the German economy by imposing reparations that contributed to a devaluation of their currency.

b)
The Treaty of Versailles boosted the German economy by encouraging trade.
c)
The Treaty of Versailles had no impact on the German economy whatsoever.
d)
The Treaty of Versailles led to immediate economic growth and stability in Germany.
45.

What was the Paris Peace Conference?

a)
The Paris Peace Conference was a military summit to plan future wars.
b)
The Paris Peace Conference was a cultural festival celebrating French art.
c)
The Paris Peace Conference was a trade agreement between European nations.
d)
The Paris Peace Conference was a meeting of Allied powers to negotiate peace treaties after World War I.
46.

What was the negative consequence of the Paris Peace Conference?

a)
The establishment of the League of Nations to promote peace.
b)
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles without German input.
c)
The economic recovery of Europe following the war.
d)
The rise of extremist political movements in Germany, leading to World War II.
47.

Why was Germany angry with the Treaty of Versailles?

a)

The Treaty allowed Germany to expand its territory further but required them to ask permission from the League of Nations.

b)

Germany was angry because it placed sole financial responsibility for WWI on them.

c)
Germany was pleased with the Treaty for its economic benefits.
d)

Germany was indifferent to the Treaty and its terms because they had given up hope for a better Germany.

48.

Reasons for the Bolshevik Revolution-

a)

Widespread agricultural prosperity, loyalty to the Czar, and the rejection of socialism.

b)

Inequality, working class revolutions, and weak leadership by the Czar.

c)
Support for the monarchy, military success, and the rise of capitalism.
d)
Increased foreign investment, strong national unity, and the absence of social unrest.
49.

What was the Bolshevik Revolution?

a)
The Bolshevik Revolution was a peaceful transition of power in 1918.
b)
The Bolshevik Revolution was a series of protests against the monarchy in 1915.
c)
The Bolshevik Revolution was a failed coup attempt in 1916.
d)
The Bolshevik Revolution was a 1917 uprising that established communist rule in Russia.
50.

What was the October Revolution?

a)
The October Revolution was a failed coup attempt by the Menshevik Party.
b)
The October Revolution was a 1918 event that ended World War I.
c)
The October Revolution was a peaceful negotiation for land reforms.
d)
The October Revolution was a 1917 uprising in Russia that led to the Bolshevik Party seizing power.
51.

Who led the October Revolution?

a)
Joseph Stalin
b)
Vladimir Lenin
c)
Leon Trotsky
d)
Grigory Zinoviev
52.

What is the Great Depression?

a)
The Great Depression was a period of rapid economic growth in the 1920s.
b)
The Great Depression was a series of natural disasters affecting agriculture.
c)
The Great Depression was a cultural movement in the 1930s focused on art.
d)
The Great Depression was a global economic crisis that began in 1929 and lasted through the 1930s.
53.

What event directly led to the Great Depression?

a)
The Dust Bowl of the 1930s
b)
The signing of the Treaty of Versailles
c)
The rise of the New Deal policies
d)
The stock market crash of 1929
54.

What event led to the Stock Market Crash in 1929?

a)
The Great Depression and its global impact.
b)

The panic of all sellers and no buyers.

c)
The rise of industrialization and urbanization.
d)
The introduction of new financial regulations.
55.

How did the 1929 Stock Market Crash lead to a Global depression?

a)
The crash led to increased investments and economic growth worldwide.
b)
The event had no significant impact on global economies.
c)

It led to a global depression because Europe depended on American loans.

d)
It caused a surge in consumer confidence and spending.