Second Semester Final Exam World History

What is a dictatorship?

A government usually created and maintained by force under the absolute control of one person or group. Examples include Adolf Hitler, Saddam Hussein and Joseph Stalin.

How is wealth distributed in a communist economic system?

Wealth is distributed to all individuals based on need

What did Germany have to do under the Treaty of Versailles?

1. Germany had to accept responsibility for starting the war 2. They had to pay reparations (repayment) for the cost of the war.

Which of these would be the most credible primary source about conditions in Nazi concentration camps during the Holocaust? A. Novel set in a concentration camp B. An account of camp life by a survivor of a concentration camp C. A 1942 movie produced by the German government depicting concentration camp activities D. A film about the camps directed by a person whose parents were in a concentration camp

B- An account of camp life by a survivor of a concentration camp

Explain two provisions of Treaty of Versailles and how they lead to World War II

1. Blamed Germany for the war and the colonies of Germany abroad were taken away 2. Paying the war reparations (cost of the war), it weakened the country financially.

What was the main factor that lead to the beginning of the Cold War?

Differing intentions between the two nations for the political and economic rebuilding of Eastern Europe after World War I

In a democracy, who has the most authority?

The people of the country

What type of economy has some factories owned by individuals and private companies and other factories that are owned and controlled by the government?

Mixed economy

Why was the League of Nations ineffective in resolving the tensions that led to World War II?

Decision of the United States not to join the League

 How did the U.N. Partition Plan propose to prevent further violence between Palestinian and Israeli people?

Two separate regions were created to divide Palestine between the Jewish people and the Palestinian Arabs

 The Soviet Union expanded its influence in Central and Eastern Europe shortly after World War II, why was United States worried about this expansion and how did they counter Soviet activities during that time period?

 They were worried about the spread of communism.  They were worried about the stockpiling of weapons (Arms Race)

 What type of government uses a threat of force to maintain control of their government?

 dictatorship

The use of atomic weapons at the end of World War II was critical in determining how the U.S. would respond to what Cold War activity?

The Cuban Missile Crisis

Did Imperialism increase or decrease as a result of industrialization and how did the change happen?

1. More land= more power 2. People were forced to join armies and follow the laws of their colonizers

What is the primary goal of the United Nations?

To intervene in World conflicts to prevent another war like World War II

What is the role of the government in a mixed economy?

Some production and distribution decisions are made by the government by some economic decisions are made by individuals

 Since Britain and France suffered heavy casualties during World War I, how did this affect how they responded to Axis expansion

They were afraid to take action because it may cause another war

How does a constitutional monarchy and absolute monarchy differ in their ability to use their power?

Absolute monarchs have unlimited power

What was an important reason why the Weimar Republic collapsed and the Nazi dictatorship took over in Germany?

The economic burden of war reparations to Germany’s former enemies

In a command economy, who determines what goods are produced?

Government makes all plans for what goods are produced.

How can a country change from a command economy to a market economy?

If industries that were owned by the government become privately owned

What is one example of harsh working conditions for British factory workers and how industrialization led to that condition?

Unsafe working conditions and long work day were all issues that arose and led to development of labor unions. More money led to the creation of factories which led more pollution.

What four reasons did people migrate to US from Europe in the 19 th century

People migrated to: 1. Escape famine 2. Escape persecution 3. More opportunities 4. Wanted a better life

What was a common factor that led to the Red Scare and McCarthyism?

The fear of Communist expansion

What areas where the Jews rounded up and forced to move out of their homes. What were these special areas in the city called?

Ghettos

In 1941, Jews were moved to compounds away from the cities and treated poorly and forced into hard labor. What were these compounds called?

Concentration camps

What was the systematic genocide of approximately six million European Jews during World War II was known as what?

The Holocaust

This is the term given to political, social, and economic agitation against the Jews. In simple terms it means “Hatred of Jews”

Anti-Semitism

What are the series of laws that banned Jews and Germans from marrying or having sexual relations?

Nuremberg Laws

Why were the Japanese- Americans relocated from their homes on the West coast to internment camps in the US interior?

They felt they were a threat to national security after the attacking of Pearl Harbor

Because of the heavy casualties Britain and France faced, how did they respond when faced with a threat of Axis expansion?

They were unwilling to take action

What was the primary goal of the Versailles Peace Conference?

To punish Germany

How did the action of the Soviet Union liberating the countries of Eastern Europe from Nazi Germany lead to the development of the Cold War?

It divided Europe into communist and non- communist spheres

Who controlled Western Europe after World War II and what type of government did they have?

United States and democracy

What is the difference between communism and democracy?

Communism- government run Democracy- people (voters) run government through election.

When the Vietminh (communist group of Vietnam) tried to fight against France for control of Vietnam, why did the US get involved in this part of the Cold War and help France?

They believed it was a policy of the UN peacekeeping efforts.

Compare the Korean War and Vietnam War

The Korean War and Vietnam War were both part of the Cold War. They were fought between two different political parties (Communist and Democracy). The result led to the countries being divided into two pieces. One is run by the Communist government and the other is run by the democratic government.

Explain who won the Cold War and why was the victory declared for them?

The United States won the Cold War. The toppling of the communist government in Germany with the falling of the Berlin Wall signified the demise of the communist stamp on Eastern Europe.

List and Describe two ways EACH European dictator gained/maintained power?

Dictators methods of maintaining power: 1. Fear and intimidation 2. Propaganda 3. Killing opposition

What is the Gross Domestic Product

The value of all goods and services produced nationwide

What countries make up NAFTA?

United States, Canada and Mexico

What was OPEC’s mission? A. Coordinate oil prices B. Coordinate production C. Stabilize oil markets D. All of the above

(D) All of the above

Who was responsible for the 1972 Olympics Munich Massacre?

Palestinian Fatah

What was used in the attack of the Tokyo subway?

Sarin Gas

How was the bomb delivered to the World Trade Center in 1993?

Road vehicle

What did al-Qaeda destroy on September 11, 2001

The World Trade Center (other areas attacked was the Pentagon and field in Shanksville, PA)