Vocab Quiz 1/6

Question 1

League of Nations

Answer 1

An international organization promoting peace and cooperation after World War I.

The League of Nations goal was to prevent future global conflicts but lacked enforcement power.

Question 2

Alsace-Lorraine.

Answer 2

A disputed region between France and Germany.

Alsace-Lorraine was returned to France after Germany’s defeat in World War I.

Question 3

Reparations

Answer 3

Payments made by a defeated country to compensate for war damages.

Germany’s reparations after World War I strained its economy and caused resentment.

Question 4

Knox-Porter Resolution

Answer 4

A U.S. resolution officially ending World War I with Germany and Austria.

The Knox-Porter Resolution marked the United States’ formal exit from World War I.

Question 5

Multinational companies.

Answer 5

Businesses operating in multiple countries, influencing global trade and economy.

Multinational companies often contribute to economic growth and cultural exchange.

Question 6

Kemmerer Plans

Answer 6

Economic stabilization programs implemented in Latin America during the 1920s.

The Kemmerer Plans introduced banking reforms in countries like Ecuador and Colombia.

Question 7

Good Neighbor Policy

Answer 7

U.S. policy promoting non-intervention and cooperation with Latin America.

The Good Neighbor Policy strengthened relations between the U.S. and Latin American nations.

Question 8

Locarno Conference

Answer 8

A 1925 meeting securing post-World War I European borders and reducing tensions.

The Locarno Conference fostered optimism about lasting peace in Europe.

Question 9

Anglo-Japanese Alliance

Answer 9

A treaty between Britain and Japan ensuring mutual protection and cooperation.

The Anglo-Japanese Alliance bolstered Japan’s naval power and British security in Asia.

Question 10

Dawes Plan

Answer 10

A 1924 plan restructuring Germany’s reparations and stabilizing its economy.

The Dawes Plan reduced tensions between Germany and Allied nations.

Question 11

Young Plan

Answer 11

A 1929 program further reducing Germany’s reparations from World War I.

The Young Plan eased Germany’s financial burden but met with domestic opposition.

Question 12

Treaty of Paris

Answer 12

Agreements ending conflicts like the American Revolution or Spanish-American War.

The Treaty of Paris in 1783 granted independence to the American colonies.

Question 13

Kellogg-Briand Pact

Answer 13

A 1928 international agreement renouncing war as a means of conflict resolution.

The Kellogg-Briand Pact symbolized hope for peace but was largely ineffective.

Question 14

Committee on Public Information

Answer 14

A U.S. government agency promoting pro-war propaganda during World War I.

The Committee on Public Information used posters to rally public support for the war.

Question 15

Prohibition

Answer 15

A period when the sale and production of alcohol were banned in the U.S.

Prohibition led to a rise in organized crime and illegal speakeasies.

Question 16

Sedition Act

Answer 16

A law criminalizing criticism of the government, especially during wartime.

The Sedition Act was controversial for limiting freedom of speech during World War I.

Question 17

Propaganda

Answer 17

Information spread to influence public opinion, often biased or misleading.

Governments used propaganda extensively during wars to rally public support.

Question 18

Dominion

Answer 18

A self-governing nation within the British Empire, like Canada or Australia.

Canada became a dominion in 1867, gaining greater autonomy from Britain.

Question 19

Appropriation

Answer 19

Allocation of funds or resources for a specific purpose by a government or organization.

The government’s appropriation for education increased significantly this year.

Question 20

Wilfrid Laurier

Answer 20

A Canadian prime minister who promoted unity and economic development.

Wilfrid Laurier was Canada’s first French-Canadian prime minister, serving from 1896 to 1911.