The Interwar Period: A Time of Turmoil and Change

Question 1

Which of these events was a defining feature of the Interwar Period?

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The Great Depression

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The rise of fascism

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The Second World War

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The Russian Civil War

Question 2

In the Interwar Period, which key factors played a significant role in the rise of fascist and communist ideologies?

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Economic crisis, high unemployment, and social unrest

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Dissatisfaction and resentment over the Treaty of Versailles' perceived harshness

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Inspiration and influence from the success of the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia

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Growing strength of liberal democratic values and institutions

Question 3

Who emerged as the charismatic leader of the Nazi Party in Germany, responsible for its rise to power?

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Adolf Hitler

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Benito Mussolini

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Joseph Stalin

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Vladimir Lenin

Question 4

Which European nation侵略ed Ethiopia in 1935, violating the League of Nations' principles and challenging its authority?

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Italy

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Germany

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Japan

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Soviet Union

Question 5

What was the name of the diplomatic strategy adopted by Britain and France in response to German aggression, which sought to avoid direct conflict?

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Munich Agreement

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Locarno Pact

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Kellogg-Briand Pact

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Maginot Line

Question 6

Which pivotal event marked the beginning of World War II and shattered the fragile peace in Europe?

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Invasion of Poland by Nazi Germany

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Munich Agreement

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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand

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Spanish Civil War

Question 7

Why was the Battle of Stalingrad a turning point in World War II?

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It marked the end of German expansionism on the Eastern Front.

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It resulted in the capture of Moscow by the Soviet Union.

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It witnessed the largest aerial bombardment in history.

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It led to the development of the nuclear bomb.

Question 8

What was the primary objective of the United Nations organization, established after World War II?

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To prevent future armed conflicts and promote international peace

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To provide economic aid to war-torn countries

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To establish a global military force

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To punish war criminals

Question 9

What was the name of the American foreign policy strategy aimed at preventing the spread of communism around the world?

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Containment

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Marshall Plan

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Truman Doctrine

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Domino Theory

Question 10

What were the main aims and obstacles faced by the League of Nations in the period between the two World Wars?

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Prevent war and promote international cooperation

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Impose the punishments set out in the Treaty of Versailles

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Support economic recovery in areas affected by war

Question 11

What was the name of the economic policy implemented by Franklin D. Roosevelt in the United States to combat the Great Depression?

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The New Deal

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The Marshall Plan

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The Keynesian Revolution

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The Bretton Woods Agreement

Question 12

Which of the following was a major goal of the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin?

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To establish a socialist society in the Soviet Union

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To promote world revolution

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To establish a democratic government

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To ally with Nazi Germany

Question 13

What was the name of the policy pursued by British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in the 1930s?

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Appeasement

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Containment

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Isolationism

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Collective security

Question 14

Which country implemented fascist policies earlier than others during the Interwar Period?

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Italy

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Germany

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Spain

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Russia

Question 15

Which treaty was signed to end World War I and had significant consequences for Germany?

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The Treaty of Versailles

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The Treaty of Paris

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The Treaty of London

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The Treaty of Berlin

Question 16

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Interwar Period, implementing communist policies?

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Joseph Stalin

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Vladimir Lenin

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Leon Trotsky

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Nikita Khrushchev

Question 17

What was the name of the conflict between Italy and Ethiopia during the 1930s, which exemplified Italy's expansionist ambitions?

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The Second Italo-Ethiopian War

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The Spanish Civil War

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The Russo-Finnish War

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The Polish-Soviet War

Question 18

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Interwar Period, implementing policies such as collectivization and industrialization?

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Joseph Stalin

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Vladimir Lenin

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Leon Trotsky

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Nikolai Bukharin

Question 19

What was the name of the severe economic crisis that originated in the United States in 1929, leading to widespread unemployment and financial instability in Europe?

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The Great Depression

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The Wall Street Crash

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The Economic Crisis

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The Stock Market Collapse

Question 20

Which of the following was a key element of the appeasement policy pursued by Western powers towards Nazi Germany in the late 1930s?

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Negotiating with Hitler despite his aggressive actions

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Conceding territory to Germany

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Imposing sanctions on Germany

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Preparing for war with Germany

Question 21

How did the economic crisis of the 1930s contribute to the rise of extreme political views and instability during the Interwar Period?

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Increased unemployment and poverty

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Weakened democratic governments

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Promoted international cooperation

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Had no impact on political stability

Question 22

Which of the following was a fundamental cause of the economic crisis of the 1930s?

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The Great Depression

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The rise of communism

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The growth of fascism

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The outbreak of the Second World War

Question 23

Which nation was the first to implement fascist policies?

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Italy

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Germany

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Spain

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Japan

Question 24

What was the primary objective of the appeasement policy?

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To avert war

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To bolster the League of Nations

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To eliminate communism

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To rearm Britain

Question 25

Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Munich Agreement?

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Germany annexed Czechoslovakia

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Britain and France declared war on Germany

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The Soviet Union joined the Axis powers

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The United States provided military aid to Czechoslovakia

Question 26

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union who oversaw the collectivization of agriculture?

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Joseph Stalin

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Vladimir Lenin

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Leon Trotsky

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Nikita Khrushchev

Question 27

Which secret pact between the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany divided Eastern Europe into spheres of influence 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 28

Which factor did NOT contribute to the rise of fascism in Europe after World War I?

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Strong labor movements and socialist ideas

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Economic instability and unemployment

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Political instability and weak governments

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Nationalist sentiment and resentment

Question 29

Which country experienced a Bolshevik revolution during the Interwar Period?

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Soviet Union

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Italy

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Germany

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France

Question 30

The Weimar Republic, established in Germany after World War I, was characterized by:

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Political instability and economic crisis

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Democratic government and economic prosperity

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Fascism and military expansion

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Socialist revolution and workers' control

Question 31

Which of the following leaders played a key role in the rise of fascism in Italy?

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Benito Mussolini

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Adolf Hitler

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Joseph Stalin

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Winston Churchill

Question 32

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Interwar Period?

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Joseph Stalin

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Vladimir Lenin

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Leon Trotsky

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Nikita Khrushchev

Question 33

Who rose to power as the fascist dictator of Italy?

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Benito Mussolini

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Joseph Stalin

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Adolf Hitler

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Francisco Franco

Question 34

Which nation established the world's first communist government in 1917?

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Soviet Union

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Germany

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Italy

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China

Question 35

What was the name of the international treaty signed in 1928 that aimed to renounce war as a means of settling disputes?

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Kellogg-Briand Pact

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Treaty of Versailles

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Munich Agreement

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North Atlantic Treaty

Question 36

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the economic instability during the Interwar Period?

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Rapid economic growth

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Widespread unemployment

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Political extremism

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Increased social inequality

Question 37

What was the primary objective of the Munich Agreement (1938)?

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To appease Nazi Germany's territorial demands

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To prevent war between Germany and Czechoslovakia

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To strengthen the collective security system of the League of Nations

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To punish Germany for its violations of international law

Question 38

Which of the following nations was not part of the Axis alliance during the Second World War?

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France

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Germany

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Italy

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Japan

Question 39

What was the code name for the German invasion of Poland that commenced World War II?

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Operation Case Yellow

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Operation Barbarossa

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Operation Sea Lion

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Operation Overlord

Question 40

What was the name given to Stalin's forced collectivization policy in the Soviet Union?

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Holodomor

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Kulaks

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Gulag

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Stalinism

Question 41

Which Nazi concentration camp was the largest and most notorious, where millions perished?

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Auschwitz-Birkenau

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Dachau

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Treblinka

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Bergen-Belsen

Question 42

Who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Second World War?

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Winston Churchill

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Neville Chamberlain

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Clement Attlee

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David Lloyd George

Question 43

Which nation was the first to establish a fascist government during the Interwar Period?

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Italy

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Japan

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Spain

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Germany

Question 44

What was the primary objective of the League of Nations?

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To prevent the outbreak of war

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To regulate international commerce

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To establish a global government

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To foster economic collaboration

Question 45

What was the significance of the Munich Agreement?

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It permitted Germany to annex the Sudetenland

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It established a new international organization

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It ended the conflict between Germany and Poland

Question 46

What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?

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To provide economic assistance to Western Europe after World War II

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To create a military alliance against the Soviet Union

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To establish a new global economic system

Question 47

Which of the following best describes a key characteristic of the Cold War?

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A state of tension between the United States and the Soviet Union marked by indirect conflicts rather than direct military confrontation

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A period of enhanced cooperation between the United States and the Soviet Union

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An era of rapid economic growth for both the United States and the Soviet Union

Question 48

What was a significant consequence of the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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It brought the United States and the Soviet Union to the brink of nuclear war

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It marked the beginning of the Cold War

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It led to the collapse of the Soviet Union

Question 49

Which nation was the first to establish a fascist government during the interwar period?

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Italy

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Germany

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Spain

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Austria

Question 50

Name the international organization founded after the end of World War I to prevent future conflicts:

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League of Nations

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization

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United Nations

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Warsaw Pact

Question 51

Identify the long-lasting effect of the Treaty of Versailles that contributed to German resentment:

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Harsh reparations and territorial losses

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Rise of Fascism in Italy

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Outbreak of World War II

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Creation of the League of Nations

Question 52

What economic policy did the United States implement during the 1930s to address the Great Depression?

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New Deal

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Keynesianism

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Laissez-faire

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Five-Year Plan

Question 53

Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the interwar period?

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Joseph Stalin

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Nikita Khrushchev

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Leon Trotsky

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Vladimir Lenin

Question 54

Which characteristic accurately describes the interwar period?

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Economic instability and political unrest

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Political stability

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Technological stagnation

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Cultural prosperity

Question 55

What was the name of the policy of appeasement adopted by Western powers towards Nazi Germany?

Accepted Answer

Munich Agreement

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Locarno Treaties

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Kellogg-Briand Pact

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Treaty of Versailles

Question 56

Identify a severe social impact of the Great Depression:

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Widespread unemployment

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Increased economic growth

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Political stability

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Technological advancements