Chapter 21 complete Flashcards
Alliances in Europe before 1914 were a way to prevent
a. colonial rule of smaller countries
b. nationalists from gaining support in the Balkans
c. the isolation of countries like France and Britain
d. wars but actually drew more countries into conflicts
d. wars but actually drew more countries into conflicts
The Allies in World War I fought against the Central Powers of
a. Germany and Italy
b. Germany and Serbia
c. Germany and Japan
d. Germany and Austria-Hungary
d. Germany and Austria-Hungary
The marchers who were attacked on Bloody Sunday in 1905 had
a. joined forces to protest against the czar
b. opposed the Bolsheviks
c. forced the czar to give up all power
d. later been called the Reds
a. joined forces to protest against the czar
Lenin was the leader of the group called the
a. Bolsheviks
b. Mensheviks
d. Duma
d. Whites
a. Bolsheviks
Which describes Stalin’s control of Russia after Lenin’s death?
a. he pushed for greater economic freedom
b. he restored some of the rights taken away during the civil war
c. he quickly became dictator and increased government control in all areas
d. he demanded new elections in all soviets
c. he quickly became dictator and increased government control in all areas
The depression years in Europe resulted in
a. forceful dictatorships in Germany and Italy
b. new alliances to prevent wars
c. Germany borrowing large amounts of money from Britain
d. nationalist movements in the Balkans and Spain
a. forceful dictatorships in Germany and Italy
Which of the following describes the Treaty of Versailles?
a. it prevented the United States from joining the League of Nations
b. It gave Britain and France control over Germany
c. it created World War II because it treated Germany so harshly
d. it forced Russia to give up much of its land to Germany
c. it created World War II because it treated Germany so harshly
Imperialism helped cause World War I because
a. European countries competed for power by establishing colonies
b. the British Empire was losing strength.
c. the colonies in South American offered rich opportunities
d. the United States threatened German colonies in Africa
a. European countries competed for power by establishing colonies
Which country used submarines to sink merchant ships during World War I?
a. the United States
b. France
c. Britain
d. Germany
d. Germany
Which of the following best describes the League of Nations?
a. It established a strong military in Europe
b. it was ineffective in preventing war
c it promoted trade which helped the European economy
d. it was open to all countries except Germany
b. it was ineffective in preventing war
