Imperialism and World Wars Review

1 One similarity between the Sepoy Rebellion in India and the Boxer Rebellion in China was that both were2 During the late 19th century, which geographic factor attracted European imperialists to South Africa? "Our celestial empire [China] rules over ten thousand kingdoms! Most surely do we possess a measure of godlike majesty which ye cannot fathom! Still we cannot bear to slay or exterminate without previous warning, and it is for this reason that we now clearly make known to you the fixed laws of our land. If the foreign merchants of your said honorable nation desire to continue their commercial intercourse, they then must tremblingly obey our recorded statutes, they must cut off for ever the source from which the opium flows, and on no account make an experiment of our laws in their own persons! Let then your highness [Queen Victoria] punish those of your subjects who may be criminal, do not endeavor to screen or conceal them, and thus you will secure peace and quietness to your possessions, thus will you more than ever display a proper sense of respect and obedience, and thus may we unitedly enjoy the common blessings of peace and happiness. What greater joy! What more complete felicity [harmony] than this!" Chinese High Commissioner Lin Zexus letter to Queen Victoria 3 What event followed when this letter failed to settle differences between Britain and China? 4 One result of the Opium War was that China5 In the past, European nations have conquered other lands, made them into colonies, and controlled their economies. This statement describes a situation that resulted from the 6 Which slogan best reflects the point of view of Cecil Rhodes depicted in the cartoon? 7 Which of the following statements best describes the significance of Social Darwinism? 8 One result of imperialism is that it-

9 Many of the political divisions shown on this map were directly related to the 10 The 19th century term White Mans Burden reflects the idea that 11 All of the following were true of the League of Nations except-

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Nicholas II Telegram to Wilhelm II July 29, 1914 I am glad you are back. In this most serious moment, I appeal to you to help me. An ignoble [despised] war has been declared upon a weak country [Serbia]. The indignation [resentment] in Russia, shared fully by me, is enormous. I foresee that very soon I shall be overwhelmed by the pressure upon me, and be forced to take extreme measures which will lead to war. To try and avoid such a calamity [disaster] as a European war, I beg you in the name of our old friendship to do what you can to stop your allies from going too far. -Nicky 13 Which conclusion is best supported by this telegram? 14 Which war is most closely associated with the telegram Nicholas II sent to Wilhelm II? "A free, open-minded, and absolutely impartial adjustment of all colonial claims, based upon a strict observance of the principle that in determining all such questions of sovereignty the interests of the populations concerned must have equal weight with the equitable claims of the government whose title is to be determined." President Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points, 1918 15 The political importance of this statement in the Fourteen Points was that it appealed to nationalists in areas under colonial control by its support for-

16 Which statement best expresses the main idea of the diagram? 17 Based on the diagram, the Triple Alliance and the Triple Entente were established in the decades just. . . A weary, exhausted, nerve-racked group of men it was indeed that, about noon November 1, assembled in a gully north of Sommerance [France] to rest and dig in for the night. The artillery was still firing furiously, but the enemys barrage [bombardment] had ceased very suddenly about 10:00 a.m. and now only occasional shells from long-range rifles would explode in the vicinity. The weather was gloomyand the moist air chilled one to the bones. Yet it was with that meticulous [methodical] care that is characteristic of worn-out men, that we prepared our foxholes, carrying boards and iron sheeting from abandoned machine-gunners dugouts in order to make our houses as comfortable as possible, even though only for one night. . . . William L. Langer, Gas and Flame in World War I 18 What type of warfare during World War I is described in this passage? 19 In 1915 Germany announced a submarine blockade of Great Britain because 20 Because of the spread of nationalism, most people in Europe viewed war as 21 One way that the war transformed the lives of everyone in Europe was that 22 Under the Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, the Bolshevik government of Russia

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23 All of the following are long-term causes of World War I EXCEPT 24 The term militarism can best be defined as Bombardment, barrage, curtain-fire, mines, gas, tanks, machine-guns, hand-grenades words, words, but they hold the horror of the world. Erich Maria Remarque, All Quiet on the Western Front 25 This quotation best describes the effects of the 26 Woodrow Wilsons Fourteen Points influenced many colonial peoples in Asia and Africa to 27 The major impact of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany was that the treaty led to 28 The harsh conditions imposed by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I helped lay the foundation for the 29 One way in which the Council of Trent (15451563) and the Versailles Conference (19181919) are similar is that they both attempted to 30 This cartoonist is referring to the way Germany was affected in 1919 by 31 This 1919 cartoon suggests that Germany may come under the influence of

32 One reason the Bolsheviks gained peasant support during the Russian Revolution was because the Bolsheviks promised to33 In 1921 Lenin announced the New Economic Policy, which 34 Which of the following did Lenin and the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution of 1917 emphasize the LEAST? 35 For Russia the effect of World War I was especially devastating because 36 The Allied policy toward Hitler in the 1930s can best be described as one of 37 The first fascist leader to gain control of a nation in the 20th century was 38 By the end ofJune 1940, Hitler 39 Hitler's goal was not prosperity or popularity but 40 Which was characteristic of France under Napoleons rule and Germany under Hitlers rule? 41 Which factor most hindered the efforts of both Napoleon and Hitler to conquer Russia? 42 Japans invasion of Manchuria, Italys attack on Ethiopia, and Germanys blitzkrieg in Poland are examples of 43 Which is one major reason the Holocaust is considered a unique event in modern European history? . . . You should take steps now to cease military resistance. Otherwise, we shall resolutely employ this bomb and all our other superior weapons to promptly and forcefully end the war. . . . 44 This paragraph from a 1945 Allied leaflet warned the 45 World War II is often considered to be a turning point in history because

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46 The main idea of this 1941 cartoon is that Japan, Italy, and Germany

47 Which of these towns were British troops most likely to reach first? 48 Which of the following was an area targeted by the U.S. First Army? 49 Which of the following officers did not command D-Day forces? 50 How many beaches were targeted landing sights for forces coming from the water?

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