Key Concepts of 20th Century History

The video reviews key events and themes from Unit 8 of AP European History, covering World War I, the interwar years, the Russian Revolution, and World War II. It discusses the causes of World War I, the role of propaganda, and the impact of new technologies. The interwar period is marked by economic challenges, including the Great Depression, which facilitated the rise of dictators like Hitler and Mussolini. The Russian Revolution led to the formation of the Soviet Union under Lenin and later Stalin. The video concludes with the rise of fascism and the onset of World War II.

Which of the following was NOT a cause of World War I?

• Imperialism

• Isolationism

• Militarism

• Nationalism

What was the primary role of propaganda during World War I?

• To promote peace negotiations

• To depict the enemy as less than human

• To encourage economic growth

• To support technological advancements

What event in 1929 significantly impacted the global economy?

• The Rise of Fascism

• The Treaty of Versailles

• The Russian Revolution

• The Stock Market Crash

Who challenged the old Newtonian science during the interwar years?

• Sigmund Freud

• Albert Einstein

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

What was Lenin's slogan to gain support from the common people?

• Power to the Soviets

• Workers of the World, Unite

• Peace, Land, and Bread

• Liberty, Equality, Fraternity

How did Lenin's view differ from Karl Marx's regarding the working class?

• Lenin believed the working class would naturally rise up

• Lenin thought an elite group should lead the revolution

• Marx supported capitalism as a means to socialism

• Marx believed in a peaceful transition to socialism

Which dictator was influenced by Benito Mussolini's fascism?

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• Winston Churchill

• Adolf Hitler

• Joseph Stalin

What was a key difference between fascists and Nazis?

• Fascists supported communism

• Nazis added an element of racism

• Nazis were pacifists

• Fascists were democratic

What was the surprising agreement between Germany and the Soviet Union before World War II?

• A trade agreement

• A military alliance

• A non-aggression pact

• A cultural exchange program

Which of the following was NOT targeted by Nazi propaganda as 'inferior'?

• Gypsies

• Homosexuals

• Jews

• Aryans