20th Century History Quiz
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Which event led to economic struggles in Latin American countries?

  • The Chinese Communist Party
  • The Great Depression (correct)
  • The New Deal
  • The Russo-Japanese War

Which country underwent industrialization and had powerful merchant families called Zaibatsu?

  • United States
  • Argentina
  • Japan (correct)
  • China

Who helped broker a peace deal between Japan and Russia?

  • Teddy Roosevelt (correct)
  • Taisho
  • Hirohito
  • Juan Domingo Peron

Who took over as Emperor of Japan after Meiji's death?

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Who was formerly known as Hirohito and worshiped his grandfather Meiji?

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Which country had nationalist movements and the beginnings of the Chinese Communist Party?

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Which country won the 1st Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War?

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Which country had a military coup and Juan Domingo Peron was a significant figure in politics?

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Which period in the United States was characterized by isolationism, a booming economy, and prohibition?

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Which period in the United States was characterized by the Great Depression and the New Deal?

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Flashcards

The Great Depression's Impact on Latin America

A global economic downturn that had a significant impact on Latin American economies, leading to financial instability.

Zaibatsu

Japan's powerful industrial and financial conglomerates, known for their influence and wealth.

Teddy Roosevelt's Role in the Russo-Japanese War

The former president of the US played a role in mediating peace between Japan and Russia, ending the Russo-Japanese War.

Taisho Era

Taisho became Emperor after Meiji's death, leading Japan during a period of significant social and political change.

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Hirohito's Reverence for Emperor Meiji

Hirohito, formerly known as Prince Hirohito, was the Emperor of Japan who revered his grandfather, Emperor Meiji.

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Nationalist Movements in China

The rise of nationalism and the establishment of the CCP marked a turbulent period in Chinese history.

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Japan's Victories in the 19th Century

Japan emerged victorious in both the First Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War, showcasing its growing military strength.

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Juan Domingo Peron in Argentina

A military coup in Argentina led to the rise of Juan Domingo Peron, a controversial figure in the country's politics.

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The 1920s in the US

A period marked by economic prosperity, social change, and a cultural movement.

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The 1930s in the US

The 1930s were a time of immense hardship for the US, marked by the Great Depression and Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal policies.

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Study Notes

  1. United States in the 1920s had an isolationist period with a booming economy and prohibition.
  2. The Great Depression and New Deal followed in the 1930s.
  3. Latin American countries faced economic struggles during the Great Depression.
  4. China had nationalist movements and the beginnings of the Chinese Communist Party.
  5. Japan underwent industrialization and had powerful merchant families called Zaibatsu.
  6. Japan won the 1st Sino-Japanese War and the Russo-Japanese War.
  7. Teddy Roosevelt helped broker a peace deal between Japan and Russia.
  8. Taisho took over as Emperor of Japan after Meiji's death.
  9. Showa, formerly known as Hirohito, worshiped his grandfather Meiji.
  10. Argentina had a military coup and Juan Domingo Peron was a significant figure in politics.

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Test your knowledge of 20th century history with this quiz! From the prosperous United States in the 1920s to the Great Depression and New Deal, and the economic struggles faced by Latin American countries, this quiz covers it all. Explore the nationalist movements and communist party beginnings in China, the industrialization and powerful Zaibatsu families in Japan, and the wars won by the country. Learn about Teddy Roosevelt's peace deal, Taisho's reign, and Showa's worship of his

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