unit 7.1 amsco of ap world history Flashcards
What was the primary cause of World War I?
The primary cause of World War I was a complex interplay of nationalism, militarism, alliances, and imperialism.
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I.
True
Fill in the blank: The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of _______ was a catalyst for World War I.
Austria-Hungary
Which alliance was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy before World War I?
Triple Alliance
What year did World War I begin?
1914
List one major consequence of World War I.
The establishment of the League of Nations.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a member of the Allies during World War I? A) France B) Germany C) Britain D) Russia
B) Germany
What was the significance of the Battle of the Somme?
It was one of the largest battles of World War I, known for its high casualties and the introduction of tank warfare.
True or False: The Bolshevik Revolution occurred during World War I.
True
What ideology did the Bolsheviks promote?
Communism
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a peace treaty that ended the war between Germany and the Allies in 1918.
Treaty of Versailles
What was the main goal of the League of Nations?
To maintain world peace and prevent future conflicts.
Multiple Choice: Which country was primarily blamed for World War I in the Treaty of Versailles? A) France B) Italy C) Germany D) Russia
C) Germany
What was trench warfare?
A type of combat in which soldiers fought from deep ditches to protect themselves from enemy fire.
True or False: The United States entered World War I in 1917.
True
What was the purpose of propaganda during World War I?
To promote war efforts and encourage enlistment.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a global pandemic that occurred shortly after World War I.
Spanish flu
What was one impact of World War I on women?
Women gained more employment opportunities and social rights.
What year did World War I officially end?
1918
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a new technology used in World War I? A) Horse-drawn carriages B) Tanks C) Sailing ships D) Catapults
B) Tanks
What was the role of the Zimmerman Telegram in World War I?
It was a secret communication from Germany to Mexico proposing a military alliance against the U.S.
True or False: The Ottoman Empire sided with the Allies during World War I.
False
What were reparations in the context of World War I?
Payments made by Germany to the Allies to compensate for war damages.
What global impact did World War I have on colonial territories?
It led to increased demands for independence and self-determination.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major political upheaval in Russia that led to the rise of the Soviet Union.
Bolshevik Revolution
What major global conflict occurred from 1939 to 1945?
World War II
True or False: The League of Nations successfully prevented World War II.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a political and military alliance formed by the Axis powers during World War II.
Tripartite Pact
What event marked the United States’ entry into World War II?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Name the two cities where atomic bombs were dropped in Japan.
Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Which conference in 1945 laid the groundwork for the post-war order?
Yalta Conference
What was the primary goal of the United Nations when it was established?
To promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a member of the Axis Powers? A) Germany B) Italy C) France D) Japan
C) France
What ideology was primarily challenged by the rise of fascism in Europe?
Liberal democracy
True or False: The Holocaust was a genocide that resulted in the deaths of six million Jews.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a series of trials held to prosecute prominent leaders of Nazi Germany after World War II.
Nuremberg Trials
What major economic program was implemented by the United States to help rebuild Europe after WWII?
Marshall Plan
Which two superpowers emerged after World War II?
The United States and the Soviet Union
Multiple Choice: The Cold War was primarily a conflict between which two ideologies? A) Capitalism and Communism B) Feudalism and Socialism C) Democracy and Autocracy D) Nationalism and Globalism
A) Capitalism and Communism
What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall, erected in 1961?
To prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Berlin
True or False: The Cuban Missile Crisis brought the U.S. and Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war.
True
What term describes the policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism during the Cold War?
Containment
Fill in the blank: The __________ Doctrine stated that the U.S. would support countries resisting communism.
Truman Doctrine
What was the primary outcome of the Vietnam War for the United States?
Significant loss of life and a lack of military success
What movement in the 1960s aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?
Civil Rights Movement
Multiple Choice: Which country was divided into East and West after World War II? A) Germany B) Korea C) Vietnam D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was the significance of the Space Race during the Cold War?
It represented technological and ideological competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
True or False: The Soviet Union was the first country to send a human into space.
True
What was the primary purpose of NATO when it was formed?
To provide collective security against the Soviet Union
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant protest against U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War.
Anti-war Movement
What was the primary focus of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
Achieving equality and rights for women
What major event in 1989 symbolized the end of the Cold War?
The fall of the Berlin Wall
