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World War II
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1) In Europe during the 1920s and 1930s, severe inflation, high unemployment, and fear of communism all contributed to the
A
formation of the Common Market in Italy and Spain
B
overthrow of monarchies in Italy and Germany
C
rise of Fascist governments in Italy, Germany, and Spain
D
growth of democratic institutions
2) Fascist leaders in Italy and Germany came to power in the 1920s and 1930s because they
A
supported the League of Nations
B
exploited economic hardships to gain popular support
C
maintained political traditions
D
resisted all forms of extreme nationalism
3) Which statement about both the Bolshevik Revolution in Russia and the rise of fascism in Germany and Italy is accurate?
A
Industrialization hindered national development.
B
Goals were achieved by peaceful means.
C
Communist ideals fueled both movements.
D
Economic conditions led to political change.
4) The main purpose of the many purges and public trials that took place in the Soviet Union in the 1930s was to
A
force the Jewish people to leave the Soviet Union
B
reform the outdated and inadequate agricultural system
C
establish a free and independent court system in the Soviet Union
D
eliminate opposition to Joseph Stalin and his government
5) Which economic program was implemented by Joseph Stalin?
A
Four Modernizations
B
Great Leap Forward
C
perestroika
D
five-year plans
6) A major goal of Joseph Stalin’s five-year plans was to
A
transform the Soviet Union into an industrial power
B
encourage communist revolutions in the colonies of the European powers
C
expand the Soviet Union’s borders to include warm-water ports
D
reduce the amount of foreign aid coming from the Western Hemisphere
7) Which was a characteristic of Germany under Adolf Hitler and the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin?
A
governmental control of the media
B
an official foreign policy of isolationism
C
the absence of a written constitution
D
public ownership of business and industry
8) Which statement is most characteristic of totalitarian governments?
A
The judiciary is independent of the executive branch of government.
B
Human rights are constitutionally guaranteed for all people.
C
local media report a variety of opinions concerning government policies.
D
Loyalty is measured by the extent to which a person agrees with government policy.
9) Which situation is an example of totalitarianism in Germany in the 1930s?
A
strict government control of the press
B
decline of the German economy
C
frequent meetings of the German Reichstag
D
negotiation of a nonaggression pact with the Soviet Union
10) During the 1930s, the Nazi (National Socialist) Party received support from the German people becaused it promised to
A
promote policies that insured ethnic equality
B
utilize international organizations to solve Germany’s problems
C
abide by the Versailles Treaty
D
improve economic conditions in Germany
11) What was a major reason for Japan’s invasion of Manchuria in 1931?
A
The province of Manchuria was originally a Japanese territory.
B
The people of Manchuria favored Japanese control.
C
The government of Japan admired Manchurian technical progress.
D
Japan needed the natural resources available in Manchuria.
12) Which was a fundamental principle expressed by the war crimes tribunal at Nuremburg following World War II?
A
National policies followed during wartime cannot be criticized after the war.
B
Both national leaders and their followers are responsible for their wartime actions.
C
Individuals acting in the name of the state cannot be prosecuted for their actions.
D
No action is a crime if it happens during wartime.
13) During World War II, which geographic features contributed most to the Soviet Union’s defense against the German invasion?
A
size and climate
B
deposits of many natural resources
C
mountainous territory and desert areas
D
Atlantic ports and rivers
14) Which event is most closely associated with the start of World War II in Europe?
A
signing of the Munich Agreement
B
invasion of Poland by Nazi forces
C
assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
D
building of the Berlin Wall
15) One reason for the outbreak of World War II was the
A
refusal of the German government to sign the Treaty of Versailles
B
ineffectiveness of the League of Nations
C
growing tension between the United States and the Soviet Union
D
conflict between the Hapsburg and the Romanov families
16) Many historians believe that the harsh terms found in the Treaty of Versailles helped lead to
A
World War II
B
Italy’s unification
C
revolutions in Russia
D
Turkey’s modernization
17) Which group was accused of violating human rights in the city of Nanjing during World War II?
A
Japanese
B
Germans
C
Chinese
D
Americans
18) Which leader is most closely associated with the rise of fascism in Italy prior to World War II?
A
Mao Zedong
B
Winston Churchill
C
Benito Mussolini
D
Ho Chi Minh
19) Which situation was a direct result of the Holocaust and other atrocities committed by the Nazis during World War II?
A
separation of Germany into Eastern and Western zones
B
formation of the League of Nations
C
development of the Cold War
D
war crimes trials in Nuremberg
20) In the 1930s and 1940s, fascist regimes in Japan, Germany, and Italy were similar in that each emphasized
A
imperialism as a foreign policy
B
empathy toward African nations
C
the protection of human rights
D
support for free expression
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