What was the main reason that Britain entered the war?

because Germany invaded neutral Belgium

Why did the Ottoman empire suffer important losses in the Middle East?

The Arabs revolted against their Ottoman rulers.

How did the Treaty of Versailles create a climate that might cause another war in Europe?

Germany was forced to accept harsh treaty terms and might use force to undo the treaty or seek revenge.

Which of the following factors was a cause of Russia’s March Revolution? Options: The outbreak of war in 1914 fueled national pride and united Russians. Russia experienced food and fuel shortages and huge casualties in World War I. Nicholas was a strong ruler who used force to impose his authority. Russia’s economy remained solely focused on agriculture.

Russia experienced food and fuel shortages and huge casualties in World War I.

How did Lenin plan to apply Marxism to Russia?

by creating an elite Socialist ruling party to lead a revolution

How did the Russian provisional government contribute to the outbreak of the October Revolution?

by keeping Russia in World War I

What were the four main causes of World War I?

militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism

How did Africans think fighting in World War I would impact their lives?

They thought they would be granted more rights and opportunities.

What did the Pan-African Congress accomplish?

It established a cooperation among Africans and African American leaders.

Why did Atatürk want to westernize Turkey?

He wanted to strengthen and modernize Turkey as a nation.

How did the Paris Peace Conference affect Arabs?

Some Arab lands were made mandates of European powers

Which group would have been most likely to support the following statement from the Balfour Declaration? "We should do nothing that will prejudice the religious or cultural rights of communities existing in the Palestine Mandate." Options: Ottoman rulers, European Zionists, Jewish residents of Palestine Mandate, Arab residents of Palestine Mandate

Jewish residents of Palestine Mandate

How did the Pan-African Congress work to end colonial rule?

It called on colonial powers to approve a charter for African rights.

How did the Treaty of Versailles affect the Ottoman Empire?

It took away Ottoman land and redistributed it as mandates to Allies.

What was one effect of the Négritude movement?

It inspired many Africans to protest colonial rule.

What was the main impact of the Amritsar massacre on the Indian independence movement?

It convinced many Indians that they needed full independence.

Why did Gandhi call for boycotts on British goods?

He wanted Indians to be self-sufficient.

What were two obstacles to progress that the fledgling Chinese republic faced?

warlord rule and foreign imperialism

What does apartheid mean?

(in South Africa) a policy or system of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="rMNQNe" style="text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer;" href="https://www.google.com/search?safe=active&sca_esv=48fef9f8933ccfd8&rlz=1CAHTBP_enUS1123&q=segregation&si=APYL9btEN2SiQ9h4o5Ckf6vYFXRYmeyX_FfpcAMPAgQbV4VFm-jZF9Uc2Fn6M3jCVdbLbqGfGLzQ22s-QnawTD8E_-j5NjD0TXWNn9ejjmKILNvRfEfo6kE%3D&expnd=1&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi2sbCWo7WNAxX2v4kEHV2YPQUQyecJegQIOxAS">segregation or discrimination on grounds of race.

What was the Sykes-Picot Agreement?

The Sykes-Picot Agreement was a secret agreement reached during World War I between the British and French governments (with Russian approval) that divided the Ottoman Empire's Arab territories into British and French spheres of influence.

What did the Salt March symbolize?

symbolized a non-violent protest against British colonial rule in India.

Why did Britain and France declare war on Germany after the invasion of Poland?

They realized the policy of appeasement failed.

What was one result of Hitler’s invasion of the Soviet Union?

Churchill and Stalin became allies.

What were the main goals of the Allies' post-war policies toward the defeated Axis countries? Options: encourage communist governments, prevent the creation of new armies, punish war criminals; discourage economic development, protect basic rights, punish war criminals; encourage democratic governments, protect basic rights, punish war criminals; encourage democratic governments, discourage economic development, punish war criminals

encourage democratic governments, protect basic rights, punish war criminals

Why has the United Nations sometimes proved ineffective?

It is composed of many independent nations who often disagree on goals and policies.

How did the new technology of splitting the atom end World War II?

U.S. scientists created a new bomb that was used against Japan.

What was the main goal of the D-Day invasion?

to force Germany to fight on two fronts

How did the collaboration of Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin help end World War II?

They adopted a unified strategy to defeat the Axis powers in Europe.

Which best describes the sequence of events in Hitler’s campaign against the Jews of Germany? Nuremberg Laws issued, persecution begins, concentration camps created, death camps created

Nuremberg Laws issued, persecution begins, concentration camps created, death camps created

Which of the following statements correctly describes Hitler's "Final Solution"? Options: the opening of a second front in Western Europe, laws to end Jewish influence in government and school, creation of extermination camps for European Jews, deportation of European Jews to other countries

creation of extermination camps for European Jews

Which of the following statements represents an example of silent Jewish resistance? jewish people meeting in secret to celebrate their religion and culture., Jewish people moving to the United States to avoid life in the ghettos., jewish people organizing an uprising in the Warsaw ghetto., Jewish people escaping to join resistance movements in the forests.

jewish people meeting in secret to celebrate their religion and culture.

Why did Japan attack the United States?

The United States was interfering with Japan's plan to expand its empire.

Why was the Allied advance on Japan so difficult?

Japan had strong support from Germany and Italy.

How did America respond to the threat of communism at home and overseas?

The United States sought to remove communist influences at home and contain communism abroad.

The Eastern bloc became dominated by the Soviets

when the Red Army supported their communist governments.

Which of the following is an example of the policy of containment? Options: the Soviet Union imprisoning its critics, the United States supporting Greeks fighting communism, the United States insisting on free elections in West Germany, the Soviets intervening in Czechoslovakia

the United States supporting Greeks fighting communism

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How was imperialism a cause of World War I?

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Rivalry over overseas territories increased tensions in Europe.

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Why was the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand important?

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It caused Austria-Hungary to declare war on Serbia.

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How did new military technology influence the fighting in World War I?

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It increased the number of casualties.

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How did the entrance of the Ottoman empire on the side of the Central Powers affect the war?

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The Arabs went to war against the Allies.

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What were the Fourteen Points?

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Wilson's plan for ending the war and preventing future wars

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Why was the League of Nations significant?

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It was the first attempt to create an organization where nations worked together for peace.

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What was the result of the Allies' intervention in Russia's civil war?

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The Reds appealed to nationalism and urged Russians to drive out the foreigners

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