Unit 9

Question 1

French Revolution

Answer 1

1. Started due to inequality
2. One vote per estate
3. The goal was social equality
4. Was broken into 4 parts

Question 2

African Imperialism

Answer 2

1. Imperialism was the worst in Africa
2. Nearly the entire continent was imperialized
3. They set up colonies and enslave the natives there
4. It was basically slavery again but in Africa

Question 3

Holocaust

Answer 3

1. Took place during WW2
2. Considered Jews and other outcasts problems
3. Killed 1.4 million people
4. Largest and worst camp- Auschwitz

Question 4

Division of Berlin/Berlin Wall

Answer 4

1. 1961-1989
2. Separated the capital city of Berlin
3. People could pass easily until the Berlin wall was built
4. Separated friends and family

Question 5

NATO vs. Warsaw Pact

Answer 5

1. Both were military alliances
2. USA, Canada, and Western Europe
3. SU and Eastern Europe
4. Eastern Europe didn’t have a choice in the matter

Question 6

Korean War

Answer 6

1. 1950-1953
2. Was split into North and South Korea
3. North Korean invaded South Korea
4. War ended with a cease fire

Question 7

Cuban Missile Crisis

Answer 7

1. 2 week period
2. Both countries ordered missiles to be moved
3. No one wanted to be the first to move their missile
4. SU finally agrees to move missiles

Question 8

Vietnam War

Answer 8

1. 1964-1973
2. Split similar to Korea
3. Mainly a defensive war
4. Became very unpopular

Question 9

Afghanistan Conflict

Answer 9

1. Neutral until 1978
2. A pro-soviet group took over power
3. Very unpopular
4. War lasted for 9 years

Question 10

Creation of Israel

Answer 10

1. Created as a Jewish state
2. Land was taken from Muslim territory
3. Led to enormous problems
4. Has major issues today

Question 11

Decolonization of Africa

Answer 11

1. Ghana was the first given independence
2. Things didn’t always improve
3. Had severe racial segregation
4. Nelson Mandela

Question 12

Decolonization of India

Answer 12

1. Britain finally freed India after 200 years
2. India- For Hindus
3. Pakistan- For Muslims
4. Gandhi- important Activist

Question 13

Green Revolution

Answer 13

1. 1960s
2. Took place in Modern World
3. Agricultural
4. Helped increase food supply