EL #7 HONORS GHW

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What is militarism?

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The belief or desire of a government or people that a country should maintain a strong military capability and be prepared to use it aggressively to defend or promote national interests.

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What was the main cause of the beginning of World War I?

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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, next in line for Austria-Hungary.

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Who was Woodrow Wilson?

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The 28th President of the United States who led the country through World War I.

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What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

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To promote peace and cooperation among nations.

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What was a severe American economic downturn that lasted from 1929 to the late 1930s, characterized by widespread unemployment, poverty, and financial instability?

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The Great Depression.

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Who led the Bolshevik Party to power during the October Revolution of 1917 and became the first head of the Soviet state?

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Vladimir Lenin

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Who succeeded Vladimir Lenin as the head of the Communist Party and served as dictator of the Soviet Union until his death in 1953?

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Joseph Stalin

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What is a man-made waterway completed in 1914, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Isthmus of Panama, significantly reducing travel time and shipping costs between the two oceans?

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Panama Canal

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What was a conflict fought between Russia and Japan from 1904 to 1905 over territorial disputes in East Asia, resulting in a surprising victory for Japan and leading to significant political and social changes in both countries?

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Russo-Japanese War

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Who were the American inventors credited with building and flying the world's first successful powered airplane in 1903, marking the beginning of modern aviation?

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Wright brothers