The Interwar Years: A Period of Change and Conflict

Question 1

Who was the leader of the Nazi Party in Germany?

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Adolf Hitler

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Benito Mussolini

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Joseph Stalin

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Winston Churchill

Question 2

What was the name of the agreement that formally ended World War I?

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Treaty of Versailles

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Treaty of Paris

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Treaty of London

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Treaty of Rome

Question 3

What was the name of the international organization established after World War I to promote peace and prevent future conflict?

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League of Nations

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United Nations

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International Court of Justice

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European Union

Question 4

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the Great Depression?

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Increased economic growth

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Mass unemployment

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Bank failures

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Social unrest

Question 5

What was the primary objective of the League of Nations?

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To prevent wars and promote international cooperation

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To establish a global economic order

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To protect human rights

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To govern former German colonies

Question 6

Which country was the first to establish a fascist government in the interwar period?

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Italy

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Germany

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Spain

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France

Question 7

What was the primary objective of the appeasement policy pursued by Great Britain and France towards Nazi Germany?

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To prevent the outbreak of war

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To weaken Germany's military power

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To isolate Germany diplomatically

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To negotiate a peaceful resolution of the Sudetenland crisis

Question 8

How did the emergence of fascism affect the balance of power in Europe during the interwar years?

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It destabilized the existing international order and elevated tensions

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It strengthened the League of Nations and fostered international cooperation

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It had no significant impact on Europe's political landscape

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It led to the immediate outbreak of World War II

Question 9

Which of the following was not a contributing factor to the rise of fascism in the interwar period?

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Cultural diversity

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Economic instability

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Political instability

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Social unrest

Question 10

What was the name of the economic crisis that began in 1929 and had a devastating impact on the global economy?

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The Great Depression

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The Wall Street Crash

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The Great Recession

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The Economic Crisis of 1931

Question 11

What was the name of the extreme right-wing political ideology that emerged in Italy in the 1920s?

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Fascism

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Nazism

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Communism

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Socialism

Question 12

Which of the following was NOT a key feature of fascist ideology?

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Individualism

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Nationalism

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Anti-Semitism

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Collectivism

Question 13

Who was the leader of Nazi Germany?

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Adolf Hitler

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Benito Mussolini

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Joseph Stalin

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Winston Churchill

Question 14

What was the name of the agreement signed between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939?

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The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact

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The Munich Agreement

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The Treaty of Versailles

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The Kellogg-Briand Pact

Question 15

Identify a core foreign policy objective of Nazi Germany.

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Territorial expansion towards Eastern Europe

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Isolation from other European powers

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An alliance with the Soviet Union

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Promotion of disarmament and peace

Question 16

Identify the event that is widely regarded as the turning point marking the beginning of World War II.

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The German invasion of Poland

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The Munich Agreement

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The onset of the Great Depression

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The rise of Adolf Hitler to power

Question 17

How did the Great Depression impact different regions of the world?

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The Great Depression had a significant impact on all regions of the world, but the effects varied.

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The Great Depression only affected the United States.

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The Great Depression had the same impact on all regions of the world.

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The Great Depression was mainly a financial crisis with little real-world impact.

Question 18

Which long-term consequence of the Treaty of Versailles significantly impacted Germany?

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Economic instability

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Pacifism in Europe

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League of Nations' strength

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End of African colonialism

Question 19

What was the central strategy of the policy of appeasement?

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Negotiating with Nazi Germany to avoid war

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Confronting Nazi Germany with military force

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Forming alliances with other countries to deter Nazi aggression

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Boycotting Nazi Germany economically

Question 20

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the outbreak of World War II?

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The assassination of President Franklin D. Roosevelt

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The rise of totalitarian regimes

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The impact of the Great Depression

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The unresolved grievances of the Treaty of Versailles

Question 21

What was the primary consequence of the Munich Agreement?

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It gave Germany control of the Sudetenland region of Czechoslovakia

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It prevented war between Germany and the Allies

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It led to the outbreak of World War II

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It strengthened the authority of the League of Nations

Question 22

Which of the following **was not** a major factor contributing to the rise of fascism during the interwar period?

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Liberalism

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Political instability

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Nationalism

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Economic crisis

Question 23

Which country played a central role in appeasing Nazi Germany in the lead-up to World War II?

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The United Kingdom

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France

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The United States

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The Soviet Union

Question 24

What was the primary objective of the League of Nations, an international organization established after World War I?

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Prevent future wars

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Advance economic cooperation

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Establish colonial mandates

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Provide humanitarian assistance

Question 25

Which event directly triggered the outbreak of World War II in September 1939?

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German invasion of Poland

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Italian invasion of Ethiopia

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Failure of the League of Nations

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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

Question 26

How did the rise of fascism directly contribute to the outbreak of World War II?

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Fascism led to alliances between fascist nations, encouraging aggression and territorial expansion.

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Fascist governments pursued economic policies that hindered growth, increasing the likelihood of war.

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Fascism promoted pacifism and international cooperation, making war less likely.

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Fascist propaganda promoted peace and understanding between nations, preventing war.

Question 27

Which provision of the Treaty of Versailles directly fueled German resentment and contributed to the rise of fascism?

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Imposition of reparations on Germany

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Establishment of the League of Nations

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Loss of German territory to Poland

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Disarmament of the German military

Question 28

Which economic policy, adopted by various nations, was most successful in alleviating the economic hardships of the Great Depression?

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Keynesianism

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Classical liberalism

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Mercantilism

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Monetarism

Question 29

Which nation played a pivotal role in the appeasement policy towards Nazi Germany during the 1930s?

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United Kingdom

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France

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Italy

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Soviet Union

Question 30

What was the primary purpose of the Munich Agreement?

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To resolve the Sudetenland crisis between Nazi Germany and the United Kingdom

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To divide Poland between the Allies and Germany

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To partition Eastern Europe between the Soviet Union and Germany

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To settle the Manchurian crisis between Japan and the United States

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of fascism?

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Embrace of free market economic principles

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Extreme nationalism and glorification of the nation

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Centralized authoritarian rule and a charismatic leader

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Suppression of individual liberties and dissent

Question 32

Which factor played a significant role in the rise of fascism in Europe during the Interwar Years?

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Economic instability and political disillusionment

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The success of the Soviet Union's economic model

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The influence of extreme religious ideologies

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The prevalence of communism in Eastern Europe

Question 33

The Great Depression, a severe economic downturn beginning in 1929, had multifaceted consequences. Which of the following was NOT a result of the Depression?

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Economic growth and prosperity

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Mass unemployment and poverty

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Political instability and social unrest

Question 34

The Munich Agreement of 1938, which allowed Nazi Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, is often referred to as an example of what diplomatic strategy?

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Appeasement

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Isolationism

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Containment

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Collective security

Question 35

Which event marked a significant turning point and contributed to the outbreak of World War II?

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The invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany in September 1939

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The Munich Agreement in 1938

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The Spanish Civil War in the 1930s

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914

Question 36

The Kellogg-Briand Pact, signed in 1928, was an international treaty with what primary objective?

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To renounce war as a legitimate means of resolving disputes

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To establish a collective security system among nations

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To promote economic cooperation and trade

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To reduce the size and armaments of national militaries

Question 37

Which of the following characterized the New Deal, a series of economic policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States during the Great Depression?

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Government intervention and stimulation of economic activity

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Implementation of austerity measures and tax increases

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Adherence to laissez-faire principles and balanced budgets

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Privatization of public services and deregulation

Question 38

The rise of fascism in Italy under Benito Mussolini was marked by which characteristics?

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Suppression of dissent, use of propaganda, and glorification of the state

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Economic equality, social welfare programs

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Free and fair elections, respect for civil liberties

Question 39

Which factor contributed to the economic recovery of the United States from the Great Depression?

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Government spending on infrastructure and job creation programs

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Deregulation of the financial industry and risky lending practices

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Reduced government regulation and tax cuts

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Increased foreign investment and exports

Question 40

Which of the following factors contributed significantly to the rise of fascism in Europe during the interwar years?

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Economic instability, political polarization, and the rise of extreme ideologies

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The spread of democratic ideals throughout Europe

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The dominance of liberal economic policies

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The success of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

Question 41

Which European country was most severely affected by the Great Depression, experiencing widespread unemployment, social unrest, and political instability?

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Germany

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United States

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France

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United Kingdom

Question 42

What was a primary goal of the foreign policy pursued by the Nazi regime in the 1930s?

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To expand German territory and establish a 'Greater Germany'

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To maintain peace and avoid international conflict

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To promote communist ideology throughout Europe

Question 43

Which event is considered the immediate catalyst for the outbreak of World War II?

Accepted Answer

The German invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939

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The outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936

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The Munich Agreement of 1938

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914

Question 44

What was a major limitation of the League of Nations that hindered its ability to prevent World War II?

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Lack of strong enforcement mechanisms and limited political will among member states

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The rise of totalitarian regimes

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The outbreak of the Spanish Civil War

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The economic crisis of the 1930s

Question 45

Which of the following was a notable social and cultural trend that emerged during the interwar years?

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The rise of mass media, popular culture, and new forms of entertainment

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The prevalence of traditional artistic styles and cultural practices

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The decline of religious belief and the rise of secularism

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The decline of women's suffrage and political participation