Between the Wars

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What was the "trigger" that led to Lenin taking power from the Czar in 1917?

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The success of the October Revolution, aka the Russian Revolution

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Which economic theory was first put into practice in Russia when it became the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics after the Revolution?

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Communism

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What type of economic system did Russia adopt when Stalin took power after the death of Lenin? Options: Free market (Capitalism), Command (Totalitarian), Mixed (Well-regulated), Open (Anarchic)

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Command (Totalitarian)

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What event is credited with starting the Great Depression in the US?

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The Stock Market Crash

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What was the global impact of the Great Depression in the United States?

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Without American financial support, the world economy suffered greatly.

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Why did the collapse of the Stock Market in New York have such a widespread economic effect?

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The Stock Market Crash along with the Dust Bowl, the uneven distribution of wealth, and an agricultural surplus to wreak havoc on the economy

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Why was the German economy the hardest-hit in the global depression of the 1930s? Options: It was overly reliant on its investments in the NY stock exchange, so when it fell, they suffered., It was heavily industrialized, and many were unemployed when demand for goods fell., It had a corrupt banking system, which led to economic unrest and scapegoating Jewish banking establishment., It was reliant on contributions from the US government to support its war-ravaged economy.

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It was reliant on contributions from the US government to support its war-ravaged economy.

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What is the political system that glorifies Nationalism over Individualism and Militarism above Humanism called?

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Fascism

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How were the Fascists able to gain control in Italy and Germany?

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Political and economic instability left the people desperate for a strong leader.

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Of the following which was the MOST significant cause of World War II? The Treaty of Versailles, The Stock Market Crash, The Russian Revolution, The bombing of Pearl Harbor

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The Treaty of Versailles