WORLD HISTORY GEOGRAPHY B COMMON FINAL EXAM POWER

WORLD HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY B COMMON FINAL EXAM POWER POINT REVIEW 1

Unit 1 – The Industrial Revolution 6. 1. 2/6. 1. 4/6. 1. 5 *Questions 1 -11 2

# 1 - How did the increased amount of railroad tracks from 1840 -1890 influence the global economy? A. It connected the U. S. to Canada & Mexico B. It made western settlement possible C. It increased trade & connected the interior to industrial centers and seaports 3

# 1 - How did the increased amount of railroad tracks from 1840 -1890 influence the global economy? C. It increased trade & connected the interior to industrial centers and seaports 4

# 2 - Which improvements during the I. R. led to people living longer and healthier lives? A. Sanitation & medicine B. Communication & transportation C. Faster and better production methods 5

# 2 - Which improvements during the I. R. led to people living longer and healthier lives? A. Sanitation & medicine 6

# 3 - What important role did the European colonies provide during the I. R. ? A. Industrial labor B. Supplied raw materials C. Produce manufactured goods 7

# 3 - What important role did the European colonies provide during the I. R. ? B. Supply raw materials 8

Raw Materials 9

# 4 - During the I. R. what caused the significant migration of people to cities from rural areas? A. Social equality B. Cleaner environment C. Economic opportunity 10

# 4 - During the I. R. what caused the significant migration of people to cities from rural areas? C. Economic opportunity (jobs) 11

# 5 - Which of the following was an internal cause of increased European global power between 1500 -1900? A. The Plague B. Feudalism C. Industrialization 13

# 5 - Which of the following was an internal cause of increased European global power between 1500 -1900? C. Industrialization 14

# 6 - What external factor led to increased European global power between 1500 -1900? A. Asian isolation B. American isolation C. European isolation 15

# 6 - What external factor led to increased European global power between 1500 -1900? A. Asian isolation 16

# 7 - What new economic factor led to the growth of democracy in Great Britain & the U. S. between 1750 -1915? A. Absolutism B. Commercialism C. Industrialization 17

# 7 - What new economic factor led to the growth of democracy in Great Britain & the U. S. between 1750 -1915? C. Industrialization 18

# 8 - Women’s suffrage, labor reforms, and abolition were all examples of…? A. The political effects of industrialization B. The economic effects of industrialization C. The social effects of industrialization 19

# 8 - Women’s suffrage, labor reforms, and abolition were all examples of…? C. The social effects of industrialization 20

# 9 - Identify the environmental effect of industrialization. A. Increased pollution B. Better transportation C. Depleted soil 21

# 9 - Identify the environmental effect of industrialization. A. Increased pollution 22

# 10 - Identify the positive political consequence of industrialization. A. Increased deaths in factories B. Higher wages for men C. The right to vote 23

# 10 - Identify the positive political consequence of industrialization. C. The right to vote 24

# 11 - Women’s suffrage, labor reforms, and abolition were all examples of…? A. The political effects of industrialization B. The economic effects of industrialization C. The social effects of industrialization 25

# 11 - Women’s suffrage, labor reforms, and abolition were all examples of…? C. The social effects of industrialization 26

Unit 2 - Imperialism 6. 2. 2 / 6. 2. 3 / 6. 2. 4 *Questions # 12 -17 27

# 12 - What foreign policy developed in Europe and Asia as a result of Nationalism? A. Capitalism B. Militarism C. Isolationism 28

# 12 - What foreign policy developed in Europe and Asia as a result of Nationalism? 6. 2. 2 B. Militarism 29

# 13 - How did industrialization lead to imperialism? A. Workers demanded higher wages B. Competition increased for natural resources and markets C. Child labor increased 30

# 13 - How did industrialization lead to imperialism? B. Competition increased for natural resources and markets 31

# 14 - How did society react to the poor working conditions for women and children in most factories? A. An increase in sending children to work in factories B. Many factory owners were jailed C. Labor reform 32

# 14 - How did society react to the poor working conditions for women and children in most factories? C. Labor reform (new laws made) 33

Poor Working Conditions 34

# 15 - Identify the impact of imperialism towards Japan. A. The building of the Seikan Tunnel B. A lack of technology C. The adoption of Western ways 35

# 15 - Identify the impact of imperialism towards Japan. C. The adoption of Western ways 36

# 16 - Although there were many negative effects of imperialism in Africa, identify a positive effect. A. Many cultures were destroyed B. Redefined national boundaries C. Modernization 37

# 16 - Although there were many negative effects of imperialism in Africa, identify a positive effect. C. Modernization 38

# 17 - Which European country usually used indirect rule in their African colonies? A. Britain B. France C. Spain 39

# 17 - Which European country usually used indirect rule in their African colonies? A. Britain 40

Unit 3 – World War I 7. 1. 5 / 7. 2. 1 *Questions # 18 -25 41

# 18 - Which country was forced to take the blame for WWI under the Treaty of Versailles? A. Germany B. Austria-Hungary C. Russia 42

# 18 - Which country was forced to take the blame for WWI under the Treaty of Versailles? A. Germany (War Guilt Clause) 43

# 19 - Which best identifies the German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare? A. Sinking any ship that belongs to the Central Powers B. Sinking any ship in British waters without warning C. Sinking any ship in German waters without warning 44

# 19 - Which best identifies the German policy of unrestricted submarine warfare? B. Sinking any ship in British waters without warning 45

WWI German Submarine 46

# 20 - Which best identifies the impact that WWI had on the economies of Europe? A. It helped the economies of Europe B. It drained the treasuries of Europe C. It empowered smaller nations to surpass larger nations 47

# 20 - Which best identifies the impact that WWI had on the economies of Europe? B. It drained the treasuries of Europe 48

# 21 - What was the spark in Sarajevo which ignited WWI? A. The stock market crash B. The invasion of Poland C. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand 49

# 21 - What was the spark in Sarajevo which ignited WWI? C. The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand 50

Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand • June 28 th, 1914 51

# 22 - What was an unintended consequence of the pre-WWI European alliance system? A. Alliances caused countries to start war B. Alliances allowed countries to avoid war C. It allowed countries to remain neutral, thus avoiding conflicts 52

# 22 - What was an unintended consequence of the pre-WWI European alliance system? A. Alliances caused countries to start war 53

# 23 - What were the 4 MAIN causes of WWI? (fill in the blanks) • M_____ • A____ S____ • I_____ • N______ 54

# 23 - What were the 4 MAIN causes of WWI? • Militarism • Alliance System • Imperialism • Nationalism 55

# 24 - When a country devotes all of its resources to a war effort, this is known as…? A. Being in way too deep B. Industrial War C. Total War 56

# 24 - When a country devotes all of its resources to a war effort, this is known as…? C. Total War 57

# 25 - How did the Versailles Treaty impact postwar Germany? A. It allowed the Russians to take over Germany B. It created bitterness in the hearts of the German people C. It left Germany in much the same state as before the war 58

# 25 - How did the Versailles Treaty impact postwar Germany? B. It created bitterness in the hearts of the German people 59

Germany Reaction to Versailles Treaty 60

Unit 4 – The Interwar Years 7. 2. 2/ 7. 3. 1 / 7. 3. 2 / 7. 3. 3 *Questions # 26 -30 61

# 26 - What two things led to the rise of Fascism and the growth of the Nazi party in Germany? A. The election of Mussolini & beginning of WWI B. The loss of human rights and Hitler’s book Mein Kampf C. Fear of a Communist Revolution & anger over the Treaty of Versailles 62

# 26 - What two things led to the rise of Fascism and the growth of the Nazi party in Germany? C. Fear of a Communist Revolution & anger over the Treaty of Versailles 63

# 27 - What event is considered to be the start of the Great Depression in the U. S. ? A. The end of WWI B. The stock market crash of 1929 C. The passage of the Dawes Plan 64

# 27 - What event is considered to be the start of the Great Depression in the U. S. ? B. The stock market crash of 1929 65

Stock Market Crash 66

# 28 - The effects of the Great Depression were more severe in Germany because of…? A. The rise of Adolph Hitler B. The break-up of Austria. Hungary C. The Treaty of Versailles 67

# 28 - The effects of the Great Depression were more severe in Germany because of…? C. The Treaty of Versailles 68

Effects of Great Depression in Germany 69

# 29 - The answer is…the Chinese Communists divided land among the farmers, while the Nationalists ignored their problems… What is the question? 70

# 29 - The answer is…the Chinese Communists divided land among the farmers, while the Nationalists ignored their problems… What is the question? Why did the peasants align themselves with the Communists? 71

A Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster 72

# 30 - What did Czar Alexander III & Nicholas II do (or not do), which led to the Bolshevik Revolution? A. They failed to make reforms B. They instituted programs to get rid of revolutionary thinkers C. They imprisoned those who could not pay their debts 73

# 30 - What did Czar Alexander III & Nicholas II do (or not do), which led to the Bolshevik Revolution? A. They failed to make reforms 74

Unit 5 – WWII 7. 2. 3 *Questions # 31 -36 75

# 31 - The answer is…it convinced the U. S. to join the war What is the question? 76

# 31 - The answer is…it convinced the U. S. to join the war What is the question? Why was the attack on Pearl Harbor a major turning point in WWII? 77

“A Day Which Will Live in Infamy!” 78

# 32 - The answer is…it demonstrated that Hitler’s advances could be blocked What is the question? 79

# 32 - The answer is…it demonstrated that Hitler’s advances could be blocked What is the question? Why was the Battle of Britain considered to be a major turning point of WWII? 80

The Battle of Britain 81

# 33 - What was the name of the policy which Great Britain & France followed in the years prior to the invasion of Poland by Germany? A. Appeasement B. Total War C. Isolationism 82

# 33 - What was the name of the policy which Great Britain & France followed in the years prior to the invasion of Poland by Germany? A. Appeasement 83

Lord Neville Chamberlain leaving the Munich Conference 84

# 34 - The ultimate goal of Nazi ideology and Hitler’s “Final Solution” was…? A. To divide all acquired territories among the Nazi military B. The genocide of Jews and other peoples the Nazis considered to be inferior C. The training of millions of new soldiers to prepare for the invasion of Russia 85

# 34 - The ultimate goal of Nazi ideology and Hitler’s “Final Solution” was…? B. The genocide of Jews and other peoples the Nazis considered to be inferior 86

Hitler’s Final Solution…Genocide 87

# 35 - Why was the Atlantic Charter important both during and after WWII? A. It established an alliance between the U. S. & Japan to oversee postwar peace B. It established rules for the division of conquered territories C. It upheld rights of free trade and choices of government, and it became the plan for postwar peace 88

# 35 - Why was the Atlantic Charter important both during and after WWII? C. It upheld rights of free trade and choices of government, and it became the plan for postwar peace 89

The Atlantic Charter 90

# 36 - At the Nuremberg Trials, Nazi leaders were put on trial for crimes committed during…? A. The Bataan Death March B. The invasion of Poland C. The Holocaust 91

# 36 - At the Nuremberg Trials, Nazi leaders were put on trial for crimes committed during…? C. The Holocaust 92

Unit 6 – The Cold War & the 2 oth Century Since 1945 8. 1. 1 *Questions # 37 - 67 93

# 37 - The United States & the USSR competed politically AND economically for nearly half a century…. This competition is better known as…. (fill in the blank) 94

# 37 - The United States & the USSR competed politically AND economically for nearly half a century…. This competition is better known as…. The Cold War 95

# 38 - After World War II, the United Nations was created. For what purpose was the UN created? (short answer) Protection against military aggression for its members 97

To halt military aggression! 98

# 39 - Why did the Soviet Union create a “buffer zone” between itself & the West? (short answer) 100

# 39 - Why did the Soviet Union create a “buffer zone” between itself & the West? To shield itself from another invasion from the West 101

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# 40 - What was the “iron curtain” AND what did it symbolize? (short answer) 103

# 40 - What was the “iron curtain” AND what did it symbolize? The division between the democratic FREE countries of Europe and the communist countries of Europe. 104

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# 41 - What did the United States’ foreign policy of “containment” hope to contain? (fill in the blank) 106

# 41 - What did the United States’ foreign policy of “containment” hope to contain? The spread of COMMUNISM 107

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# 42 - To defend itself against the USSR, the United States created the _____ Alliance. The Soviets created the ______. (fill in the blanks) 109

# 42 - To defend itself against the USSR, the United States created the NATO Alliance. The Soviets created the Warsaw Pact. 110

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# 43 - What was the Berlin Airlift? (short answer) 112

# 43 - What was the Berlin Airlift? The Allied countries (USA, France, UK) flew & dropped supplies into West Berlin during the Soviet siege of West Berlin 113

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# 44 - Why did the Soviet Union hold West Berlin hostage (the reason for the Berlin Airlift)? (short answer) 115

# 44 - Why did the Soviet Union hold West Berlin hostage (the reason for the Berlin Airlift)? The Soviets wanted to keep Germany weak & divided 116

# 45 - The Soviet Union launched the space satellite, Sputnik, using an intercontinental ballistic missile. This prompted America to take what action? (short answer) 117

# 45 - The Soviet Union launched the space satellite, Sputnik, using an intercontinental ballistic missile. This prompted America to take what action? There was an increase in spending on education in science and math 118

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# 46 - Due to the United States’ Cold War policy of containment, the U. S. got involved in two civil wars in which two countries? (fill in the blanks) 120

# 46 - Due to the United States’ Cold War policy of containment, the U. S. got involved in two civil wars in which two countries? Korea and Vietnam 121

Korea Vietnam 122

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# 47 - The Bay of Pigs invasion & a missile crisis almost led the U. S. & USSR to nuclear war. Which country did these take place? (fill in the blank) 124

# 47 - The Bay of Pigs invasion & a missile crisis almost led the U. S. & USSR to nuclear war. Which country did these take place? Cuba 125

Bay of Pigs Missile Crisis 126

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# 48 - Satellite nations of the Soviet Union often tried to revolt, like Czechoslovakia and Hungary. How did the Soviet Union respond to such revolts? (short answer) 128

# 48 - Satellite nations of the Soviet Union often tried to revolt, like Czechoslovakia and Hungary. How did the Soviet Union respond to such revolts? The Soviet Union invaded those nations 129

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# 49 - What nation occupied Eastern Europe at the end of WWII and maintained military and political control there until the end of the Cold War? (fill in the blank) 131

# 49 - What nation occupied Eastern Europe at the end of WWII and maintained military and political control there until the end of the Cold War? The U. S. S. R. (Soviet Union) 132

# 50 - What is significant about the destruction of the Berlin Wall? A. It led to the reunification of Germany B. It ended Communism in the world forever C. It led to the creation of the European Union 133

# 50 - What is significant about the destruction of the Berlin Wall? A. It led to the reunification of Germany 134

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# 51 - What caused the partition of India in 1947 into the two independent nations of India & Pakistan? A. Economics B. Religion/ Culture C. Politics 136

# 51 - What caused the partition of India in 1947 into the two independent nations of India & Pakistan? B. Religion/Culture (British India was 80% Hindu & 20% Muslim) 137

The Partition of India 138

# 52 - What has been a major lingering effect of colonialism that has undermined efforts to build stable, democratic economies and states in Africa? A. A stable economy B. Ethnic & cultural conflicts created by poorly established borders C. Cultural uniformity 139

# 52 - What has been a major lingering effect of colonialism that has undermined efforts to build stable, democratic economies and states in Africa? B. Ethnic & cultural conflicts created by poorly established borders 140

Map of Civil Wars in Africa 141

# 53 - Why did some African colonies experience a much easier transition to independence? A. These colonies had been under indirect rule, so local officials had experience in government B. These colonies accepted aid from the U. S. under the Marshall Plan C. These colonies had been under direct rule, so they had no experience in 142 government

# 53 - Why did some African colonies experience a much easier transition to independence? A. These colonies had been under indirect rule, so local officials had experience in government 143

# 54 - Which of the following is a condition necessary for a democracy to flourish? A. Cultural diversity B. A strong military C. A stable economy 144

# 54 - Which of the following is a condition necessary for a democracy to flourish? C. A stable economy 145

# 55 - What was the goal of the Zionists? A. To create an Arab homeland B. To provide a shared homeland for Arabs & Jews C. To create a homeland for Jews 146

# 55 - What was the goal of the Zionists? C. To create a homeland for Jews 147

# 56 - After efforts to create a Jewish state out of Palestinian land failed, which of the following is true about the relationship between Jews & Arabs living in Palestine? A. Hostility began to lessen B. Hostility continued to grow C. Both agreed to live peacefully together 148

# 56 - After efforts to create a Jewish state out of Palestinian land failed, which of the following is true about the relationship between Jews & Arabs living in Palestine? B. Hostility continued to grow 149

1919 1947 150

# 57 - The Congo was under the brutal, direct control of Belgium. After independence, how did Mobutu Sese Seko maintain control there? A. Through good will and luck B. Through a combination of force, oneparty rule, and gifts to supporters C. Through reforms and giving power to the people 151

# 57 - The Congo was under the brutal, direct control of Belgium. After independence, how did Mobutu Sese Seko maintain control there? B. Through a combination of force, oneparty rule, and gifts to supporters 152

Atrocities of the Belgian Congo Mobutu Sese Seko 153

# 58 - Why did Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser send troops to take the Suez Canal from the British? A. To protest the loss of U. S. & British financial support for the building of the Aswan Dam B. To protest the partition of Palestine C. To protest the creation of Israel 154

Egypt’s Gamal Abdel Nasser 156

# 59 - Apartheid was a system of…? A. Economic opportunity B. Racial segregation C. Organized religious protest 157

# 59 - Apartheid was a system of…? B. Racial segregation 158

Apartheid in South Africa 159

# 60 - Who was Nelson Mandela? A. The President of post. Soviet Russia B. Gandhi’s choice for India’s 1 st President st C. The 1 black President of the Republic of South Africa st 1 160

# 60 - Who was Nelson Mandela? C. The 1 st black President of the Republic of South Africa 161

# 61 - What method was used to get (force) South Africa to end its policy of Apartheid? A. An economic campaign B. A military coup C. Appeasement 162

# 61 - What method was used to get South Africa to end its policy of Apartheid? A. An economic campaign 163

Economic Sanctions against South Africa 164

# 62 - Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia both divided along what type of lines? A. Philosophical B. Ethnic C. Economic 165

# 62 - Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia both divided along what type of lines? B. Ethnic 166

• Ethnic Groups in Yugoslavia 167

# 63 - Under the “Four Modernizations, ” China sought reforms in what area? A. The economy B. Socially C. Culturally 168

# 63 - Under the “Four Modernizations, ” China sought reforms in what area? A. The economy 169

China’s Four Modernizations Although the Four Modernizations are associated with Deng Xiaoping this program was articulated by Zhou Enlai in 1975. China's Four Modernizations were in the fields of: Agriculture, Industry, Science & Technology, & National Defense In practical terms this meant "electricity in the rural areas, industrial automation, a new economic outlook, and greatly enhanced defense strength. " 170

# 64 - How have artificial satellites changed the world? A. By creating a global communications network B. By creating a network of terrorist cells C. They have led to increased warfare 171

# 64 - How have artificial satellites changed the world? A. By creating a global communications network 172

# 65 - What terrorist methods have created the most intimidation? A. Rock throwing B. Chemical warfare, biological warfare, and cyber-terrorism C. Nuclear warfare 173

# 65 - What terrorist methods have created the most intimidation? B. Chemical warfare, biological warfare, and cyber-terrorism 174

# 66 - Why did the terrorists target the Twin Towers and th Pentagon on September 11 , 2001? A. In order to steal the money in the buildings B. The buildings were the closest available targets C. The buildings were important symbols of the U. S. 175

# 66 - Why did the terrorists target the Twin Towers and th Pentagon on September 11 , 2001? C. The buildings were important symbols of the U. S. 176

# 67 - Since 911, how have anti-terrorism measures infringed on people’s civil liberties in the U. S. ? A. Voting rights have been restricted B. Officials have detained Americans based upon their ethnicity C. Detainees have been denied lawyers 177

# 67 - Since 911, how have anti-terrorism measures infringed on people’s civil liberties in the U. S. ? B. Officials have detained Americans based upon their ethnicity 178