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awesomepossum
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history final.txt
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history final
What did Benjamin Disreali, Emmeline Pankhurst, and the Charrtists hace in common? All sought to extend the voting rights. After Charles X abdicated, French leaders formed what kind of government? a constitutional monarchy The Congress of Vienna did which of the follosing? restored Louis XVIII to the throne Which of the following represents the correct sequence of French rulers Charles X, Louis Phillipe, Louis Napoleon Which of the following groups of people in Latin America were most likely to be revolutionaries? creoles Which of the following revolutionaries wanted to unite all of South America into the Federation of the Andes? Simon Bolivar Which of the following countries achieved independence with the least violence and bloodshed? Brazil Both Miguel Hidalgo and Jose maria Morelos were executed by Spanish authorities Who was the first leader of an independent Brazil? Pedro I The territory gained by the United States in 1848 was a result of the- Louisiana Purchase. The Mexican-American war was caused by a dispute over Texas Manifest destiny affected Native Americans by forcing them westward into reservations. The Revolution of 1830 in France replaced Charles X wih Louis Phillipe The Dreyfus affair had a lasting impact because it inspired the Zionist movement Brazilian colonissts achieved their independence from Portugal when Prince Pedro declaredd Brazil independent. Americans went to war with Great Britain in 1812 in part because Britain was seizing American sailors. The Kansas-Nebraska act set off a bitter debate between proslavery and antislavery Americans. antisemitism prejudice towards jews zionism movement begun by theodor Herzl thhat called for creation of Jewish state in Palestine Toussaint L'Overture former enslaved African, led group of mulattoes and slaves in bloody revolt against French settlers in Saint domingue Miguel Hidalgo priest known as father of mexican independence Simo Bolivar Venezuelan became known as liberator for key role in liberating Spain's colonies in South America Louisiana Purchase agreement wit France that gave U.S. huge territory in centrol North America manifest destiny belief that Americans had a God-given right to settle land all the way to Pacific Ocean seceded South Carolina and other southern states ____ after Abraham Lincoln elected president Louis Napoleon Napoleon's nephew, second president of second republic in france dreyfus affair trajic example of prejudice toward Jews in France creoles People of Europeon descent who were born in spanish colonies in Latin America peninsulares spanish colonists in latin american born in spain monroe doctrine President james Monroe declared Americas off limits to further European colonization reconstruction after civil ar during ________, some important legislation and amendments passed to protect rights of formerly enslaved people. 14th amendment granted citizenship to all free african americans libel publishing false information citizen king Louis Phillipe Jose maria Morelos strong military leader who fough for mexiccan independence from Spain Abraham Lincoln issued emancipation Proclamation Slavery Abolition Act parliament abolished slavery indian removal act relocated five indian nations to land west of the mississippi River declaration of the rights of man and of the citizen document that inspired recolutionaries in french colonies Emmeline pankhurst used militant direct action tactics to win right to vote for women Which most accurately describes economy of italy in years after unification widespread poverty and unemployment led to violence and emigration german liberals who revolted in 1848 wanted reforms that would promote individual rights Decisions made by the Congress of Berlin in 1878 resulted in The russian economy differed from the rest of europe's because it was primarily agricultural russian marxissts wanted to create what form of government in russia socialist republic what goal did giuseppe mazzini, Camillo di Cavourk and Giuuseppe Garibaldi all have in common? Unification of italy Giuseppe garibaldis actions show that he was most committed to unification of italy after Prussian king Frederick Wilhelm iV promised a constitution and reforms he went back on many of his promises who began a program of reforms in Russia Alexander II swhat did Otto von bismarck mean by the phrase blood and iron use prussian military force for german unification nationalism remained a problem under dual monarchy because ethnic minorities continued to seek self-government red shirts group led by giuseppe garibaldi because of their colorufl uniforms zollverein economic alliance between German states in 1834 Bismarck consercative politician, leading force behind german unification realpolitik philosophy about government that bases policies on practical, rather than idealistic, concerns Wilhem I declared first kaiser of German Empire pogroms violent anti semitic riots duma representative assembly promised by Czar Nicholas II transiberian railroad linked western russia to siberia during 1890s federalism system in which power is shared betweens state and national governments Alexander II czar who freed the serfs magyars hungarian ethnic group victor emmanuel king of sardinia kulturkampf bismark's struggle to limit influence of catholic church in germany franco-prussian war conflict that resulted in unification of germany autocracy government by one ruler with unlimited power bloody sunday event that led to russian revolution of 1905 Vladmir Lenin russian marxist revolutionary young turks nationalist group in ottoman empire Austria-Hungary opposed formation of a "greater Serbia" because any Serbian expansion might encourage other ethnic groups to rebel Which of the following best describes Germany's position for much of the war? Gerany faced war on two fronts Why did both sides in World War I turn to new weapons? because trench warfare had led to a stalemate. Many colonial people volunteered to fight for the Allied forces because they hoped their sercive would win their colony's independence. Czar Nicholas II welcomed World War I because he hoped a surge of patriotism would overcome domestic probelms and unite the country around his leadership. Bolshecik opponents came to be called the White Army. What was the Zimmermann Note? a proposal bya German official that Mexico attack the United States in return for territory Which of the following battles signified a turning point in teh Allied Powers' favor in the war? Second battle of the Marne The partnership formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and italy in teh late 1800s was called the Triple Alliance Which series of events led to world War I? Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, Russia moved to support Serbia, and gerany declared war on Russia. France, Russia, and Great Britain made up the Triple Entente. ON which two fronts did Germany fight during World War I. Russia to the east and France to the west. What was the immediate result of trench warfare? massive deadlock Women's participation in World War I consisted primarily of assisting on the home front and nursing wounded soldiers Which best describes conditions in Russia on the eve of World War I? Russia was a troubled country, with a worsening economy and an ineffective ruler. Bolsheviks planned that which of the following groups would lead a revolution and rule Russia? socialists The Bolsheiks took over the Russian government after The Red Guards attacked the probisional government. Which of the following resulted from the October Revolution in Russia? Russia became a communist country. Whih of the following ountries delared on Germany in 1914 as part of a military agreement with Great Britain? Japan How did the Zimmerman note affect American neutrality? It led to stong public support for U.S. entry into the war. Allied treaties with the defeated Central Powers acomplished which of the following? They broke apart Austria-Hungary and the Ottoman Empire. Following World War I, Europe lost its role as the dominant eonomi region of the world. The entry of the United States into World War I, added hundres of thousands of troops to the Allied cause. Propaganda information designed to influence people's opinions Gregory Raspitin Czarina Alexandra's reliane on him for advie weakened any remaing public support for the Russian monarchy. lusitania british passenger liner german attacked, helped prople the U.S. into the war imperialism quest to build empires and colonize other regions France Germany began the war with quick strike to Beligium and planned on to move to attack ________ neutral Belgium was ___________, taking no side in the conflict Sarajevo Where assasination of Archuduke from Austria-Hungary in 1914 western front deadlocked region in northern France where German and Allied positions changed little early in the war called the tanks british used then to cross rough battefield terrain February revolution russian revolt forced czar nicholas II to step down. total war society uses all its resources to fight the war communism bolshevism later became known as armistice truce; ended fighting in World war I agreed on Nobember 11, 1918 gavrilo princip assasinated archduke of Austria-Hungary in 1914 Schlieffen Plan German military plan to fight france, then Russia Battle of the Somme main Allied assault duriing 1916, resulting in enormous loss of troops and no clear winner Armenian massacre forcible removal of people fromo teh caucasus by the ottomans resulting 600,000 deaths balfour declaration supported creation of jewish state in palestine proletariat industrial workers nicholas II last czar of russia poison gas new weapon developed during World War I that was fairly ineffective no-man's-land area between opposing trenches woodrow wilson his vision of world peace was called fourteen points george clemenceau french leader who wanted to punish germany vittorio orlando did not gain territory for his nation during peace talks Why did Mao Zedong lead the Long march through China? to find a safe place for the Chinese Communists Which of the following supported the goals of the Zionist movement? Balfour declaration Which of the following resulted in the spread and deepening of the Great Depression Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act Which of the following occurred under the new deal Government welfare and relief programs were greatly expanded why did japanese forces attack Manchuria gain control of its rich natural resources japan proposed cration of Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere in 1940 because china was too big to conquer and southeasxt asia was also rich in natural resources How did Joseph Stalin punish ukrainians who resisted collectivization withheld all food from the region stalin wanted to transform soviet union into modern industrialized country sdtalin's approach to communist government differed from Karl Marx's because Stalinwanted to increase government's power rather than reduce it. Who led Great Purge? Joseph Stalin How did President Franklin Delano Roosevelt propose to fight the great Depressioon government program known as New deal Which event caused many Japanese people to questin their government's foreign policy with the West United states barred Japanese immigration nuremberg laws defined a person as jewish based on ancestry of grandparents, not religous beliefs. Mao Zedong leader of communists in China germany in post war _____, steep reparations payments led to severe inflation, making mone nearly worthless anti-commintern pact agreement between germany and japan to oppose spread of communism and defend one another in case of attack kristellnacht anti jewish riots across germany and austria encouraged by nazis became known as night of broken glass egypt although many africans demanded indepence from europeon natons, only egypt won independence during interwar years facisism authoritarian form of government that places good of nation above all else totalitarian attempts to control all aspects of political, social, and economic life ethiopia invaded by italian forces in 1935 five year plans production goals set by the state Jiang jeshi led nationalist Guomindang party in China What led Hitler to believe that European powersw would not interfere in his plans for Anschluss? lack of direct action to stop his militarization of rhineland Which of the following began World war II? Hitler's attack on Poland What recent invention allowed british to more effectively defend against german air attacks? radar why was the soviet union unprepared for hitler's attack in june 1941 because soviets had preciousl signed nonaggression pact with Germany What event led to a decisie shift away from isolationism inn the United States attack on Pearl Harbor Before entering World war II, the United States provided military aid to great britain Control of north africa was ctal for allies because they needed to control the suez canal in order to botain oil from the middle east Siege of leningrad resulted in starvation of one million russian civilians What was the significance of the battle of coral sea? first time allies had stopped relentless japanese advance nazi campain to imprison inferior people included which of the following targets jews, homosexuals, disabled people, Poles, slavs, and gypsies Soviets most likely responded to allieed incasion of western north africa with disappointment that allies chose to delay invading europe hitler's declaration that "surrender is forbidden" to his commanders at the Battle of stalingrad led to capture of 90,000 axis survivors and a crushing defeat for hitler why did american and british forces plan a massive incasion of western europe? to open second front and put the axis forces on the defensive the liberation of paris by allies led hitler to order counterattack on belfium What was the goal of the Yalta Conference? reach an agreement on what to do with postwar europe difficulties allied leaders had in reaching agreemnt at the postsdam conference due to growing ill-will between soviet union and other allies d-day invasion of normandy was launched from the United Kingdom Franklin Roosevelt and Winston Churchill issued the atlantic Charter, a document which affirmed nations should choose their governments for the soviet union, what was the turning point in the war in Europe? victory at stalingrad Which of the following military alliances became known as the axis powers? germany, italy, and japan When Hitelr attacked the Soveit Union in June 1941, he breaking the soviet-german nonagression pact which group was treated most harshly by U.S. government dring World War II? Japanese Americans Before World War II, Hitler's nazi government passed restrictive lasws severly limiting the rights of Jews Hitler's final solution included concentration camps, death camps, and Einsatzgruppen How did hitler respond to successful incasion of france by the allies? ordered counterattack in belgium Roosevelt and Churhills joing declaration proclaiming what they viewed as the purpose of going to war is Atlantic charter churchill spoke out against britain's policy of appeasement blitzkrieg german war tactic emphasizing speed and close coordination between plaines in air and fast moving forces on ground d-day june 6, 1944 allied forces invaded france v-j day japanese emperor surrendered on august 15, 1945 Harry Truman became president after death of Franklin Roosevelt in May 1945 bataan death march caused death of 600 americans and as many as 10,000 filipino prisoners battle of el alemein severely weakened axis powers in north africa holocaust genocidal campaign against jews erwin rommel led axis forces in north africa czechoslavakia left to defend itself alone due to policy of appeasement battle of okinawa fought to establish american base close to major islands of japan annexatin hitler demanded austrian officials accept this einsatzgruppen mobile killing units that executed jews on a massive scale auschwitz huge death camp V-E day celebrated Germany's surrender United nations formed to encourage international cooperation and precent war battle of midway diminished japanese advantage of the seas