chapter 17-22 3RD QUARTER EXAM

Question 1

Vladimir Lenin

Answer 1

led the Communist Revolution in Russia in 1917 and led communists to victory in the Civil War and would rule until his death in 1924

Question 2

Joseph Stalin

Answer 2

ruled Communist Party in Russia from 1922 to 1953 and famous for his cruelty, tyrannical and evil rule

Question 3

Cuban Missile Crisis

Answer 3

in 1962 Russia missiles were placed in Cuba as a response for help

Question 4

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)

Answer 4

A defense alliance to protect the west from the threat of communism (SIMILAR TO UNITED NATIONS)

Question 5

Marshall Plan

Answer 5

United States help to rebuild Europe by giving them money to increase foreign trade and prevent communism

Question 6

Holocaust

Answer 6

genocidal event in the 20th century to kill Jews which was led by Hitler. 6 million murdered, also killed gypsies which were the handicapped, poles,homosexuals, Jehovah’s Witness, war prisoners, etc.

Question 7

WWII

Answer 7

The war lasting from 1939 to 1945 with Great Britain, France, Russia, United States and China defeating Germany, Italy and Japan

Question 8

Nazi

Answer 8

hitler’s political party during World War II (National Socialist German workers party)

Question 9

Fascist

Answer 9

A political and economic movement that emphasize his nationalism and militarism with the state-controlled economy. Personal rights are limited & obedience to the state is paramount

Question 10

Mussolini

Answer 10

fascist leader of Italy from 1922 to 1945 (his year of death). early member of the black shirts. lead overthrow of Italian government in 1922 and lead Italy through World War II

Question 11

Hitler

Answer 11

dictator of Germany from 1933 to 1945 and controlled the Nazi party. Blamed Jews for all of Germany’s troubles

Question 12

World War I

Answer 12

The war from 1914 to 1918 between the Allies: Britain, France, Russia, Italy and the Central Powers: Germany, Austria –Hungry, Bulgaria and the Ottoman Empire

Question 13

Treaty of Versailles

Answer 13

A treaty signed in June 1919 for Germans to be allies with France and take full responsibility for the world war, costing $30 billion

Question 14

Edward Blyden

Answer 14

A famous author, father of pan – Africanism, he advocated for colonization of the Liberia and believed African-Americans should start their own independent territory

Question 15

Cash crop agriculture

Answer 15

crops grown for sale to return a profit and easily marketable ex. cotton

Question 16

Tokugawa Japan

Answer 16

shoguns retain power through a hostage system, 4 social classes, time known as great peace for Japan followed by the Meiji restoration

Question 17

Meiji Restoration

Answer 17

A political program that began in Japan in 1868 after the destruction of Tokugawa where young leaders of Japan on the path of centralization, industrialization, and imperialism

Question 18

Ottoman Empire

Answer 18

centered in Constantinople, the Turkish imperial state the concord land in the middle east, north Africa, and Balkans and fell after World War I

Question 19

Opium Wars

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two wars between Britain and China arguing over opium trade. Ended with Chinese treaty to the British. Opening of five Chinese ports to foreign merchants and the grant of other commercial and diplomatic privileges

Question 20

Social Darwinism

Answer 20

View of society based on natural selection

Question 21

Karl Marx

Answer 21

A scholar who authored “the Communist manifesto” and “Dad Kapital”. Created main form of modern communism

Question 22

Proletariat

Answer 22

The lowest working class in a capitalist society coined by Karl Marx

Question 23

French revolution

Answer 23

The revolution in France that lasted from 1789 to 1800. Major government change that ended absolute monarchy and started the representative government/democracy

Question 24

American revolution

Answer 24

The rebellion of English American colonies between 1775 in 1783, resulting in Independence for the United States on July 4, 1776

Question 25

Spanish American revolutions

Answer 25

fight for independence from Spain and Portugal rule in central and south America from 1810-1825

Question 26

abolitionist movement

Answer 26

The movement to free slaves in the US, pressure the government into ending slave trade. Officially ended slavery during the 19th century