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What event marked the end of czarist rule in Russia?

  • The armistice with Germany
  • The Second Battle of the Marne
  • The Russian Revolution of 1917 (correct)
  • The signing of the Treaty of Versailles

Which U.S. policy was adopted prior to entering World War I?

  • Imperialism
  • Isolationism
  • Neutrality (correct)
  • Interventionism

What was a significant consequence of the Second Battle of the Marne?

  • Introduction of U.S. troops to the battlefield (correct)
  • Allied forces pushed back the German offensive (correct)
  • Negotiations for peace began
  • German victory that prolonged the war

When did Germany seek an armistice to end World War I?

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What event is considered the spark that ignited World War I?

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What was one of the main goals expressed by the Allied leaders during the Paris Peace Conference in 1919?

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How many total deaths are estimated to have occurred during World War II?

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Which countries were part of the Triple Entente during World War I?

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Which of the following was a direct result of World War I casualties?

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What was the purpose of Kaiser Wilhelm's 'carte blanche' to Austria-Hungary?

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What was the main objective of the Schlieffen Plan?

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What did President Wilson advocate for in his Fourteen Points speech?

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Which battle is known for being the first major confrontation between French and British forces and the German army?

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Which battle resulted in close to a million casualties for German and French troops?

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What was a significant outcome of the Battle of Tannenberg?

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What characterized the battles on the Western Front during World War I?

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What was a significant consequence of the Treaty of Versailles?

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What was the primary aim of Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party?

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Which event failed to prevent aggression from Axis powers?

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What tactic did Germany employ when invading Poland in 1939?

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What was the purpose of the German-Soviet Nonaggression Pact?

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What was one effect of the global economic depression on political regimes in Europe?

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Which territory did Germany annex in the lead-up to World War II?

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What was the outcome of the Munich Agreement of 1938?

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What was a major outcome of the Battle of Stalingrad?

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Which event directly led to the United States entering World War II?

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What was a significant result of the Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944?

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Which two cities were targeted by atomic bombs dropped by the U.S. in August 1945?

<p>Hiroshima and Nagasaki. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Midway in the Pacific Theater?

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Which campaign involved the Axis powers fighting for control in North Africa?

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What was the estimated human cost of World War II?

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What political change occurred as a direct result of World War II?

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Flashcards

Spark of WWI

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo, Bosnia, on June 28, 1914, by Gavrilo Princip.

Schlieffen Plan

Germany's military strategy for a quick victory against France during WWI, involving a surprise invasion of neutral Belgium.

First Battle of the Marne

A crucial battle in WWI (September 1914) where Allied forces stopped the advancing German army and prevented a quick German victory.

Trench Warfare

A style of warfare in WWI characterized by entrenched positions and devastating battles along the Western Front.

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Eastern Front

WWI theater of war on the Russian border with Germany and Austria-Hungary.

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Triple Alliance

The alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy.

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Triple Entente

The alliance between France, Russia, and the United Kingdom.

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Blank Check

Germany's promise of unconditional support to Austria-Hungary if they declared war on Serbia.

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Versailles Treaty Impact

The harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles, including reparations, territorial losses, and military restrictions, created resentment in Germany, contributing to Hitler's rise to power.

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Hitler's Rise to Power

Political and economic instability in Germany, combined with resentment from the Versailles Treaty, enabled Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party to gain power.

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Nazi-Soviet Pact

A non-aggression pact signed between Germany and the Soviet Union in 1939. It allowed both countries to avoid a direct conflict while pursuing their own expansionist goals.

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Appeasement Policy

The policy of Britain and France in the 1930s to avoid conflict with Germany and Japan by allowing their aggressive actions.

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Blitzkrieg Tactics

A German military strategy characterized by rapid, coordinated attacks using tanks, aircraft, and infantry to overwhelm enemy defenses.

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World War II Start

Germany invaded Poland on September 1, 1939, triggering the declaration of war by Britain and France, thus officially beginning World War II.

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Failure of League of Nations

The League of Nations proved ineffective in preventing conflicts such as Japan's invasion of Manchuria and Italy's conquest of Ethiopia, demonstrating its limitations in maintaining peace.

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Totalitarian Regimes

Authoritarian governments, like the Nazi Party in Germany, that held complete control over all aspects of society, aiming to promote their nation's power and expansion.

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Russian Revolution of 1917

A revolution in Russia that removed the Tsarist rule and replaced it with Bolshevik leadership, ending Russia's involvement in World War I.

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US Neutrality in WWI

The policy followed by the United States of America during World War I, maintaining a non-participant stance.

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German U-boats during WWI

Submarines used by Germany in World War I to attack ships, including American vessels.

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Second Battle of the Marne

The last significant German offensive in World War I. A decisive Allied victory.

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Armistice of 1918

An agreement to cease fighting, ending World War I.

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Treaty of Versailles

Post-World War I peace treaty that outlined terms for peace with Germany.

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World War I Casualties

More than 9 million soldiers were killed and 21 million more wounded in World War I. Civilian casualties approached 10 million.

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World War II Deaths

An estimated 70–85 million deaths, making it the deadliest conflict in human history.

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Battle of Britain

Germany's air campaign against Britain in 1940, aimed at preparing for invasion, but ultimately unsuccessful due to RAF resistance.

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Battle of Stalingrad

A crucial WWII battle (1942-1943) where the Soviet Union decisively defeated the German 6th Army, marking a turning point of the war on the Eastern Front.

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Kursk

Largest tank battle of WWII (1943). The Soviets maintained momentum preventing a German advance.

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Pearl Harbor

Japanese attack on the US naval base in Hawaii on December 7, 1941, triggering US entry into WWII.

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Allied invasion of Normandy

D-Day (June 6, 1944), the Allied invasion of France that started the liberation of Western Europe in WWII.

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Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki

US use of nuclear weapons against Japanese cities (Hiroshima-August 6, Nagasaki-August 9, 1945) leading to Japan's surrender and ending WWII.

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Fall of Berlin

Soviet forces captured Berlin in April 1945, crucial to the end of WWII in Europe.

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Germany's unconditional surrender

Germany surrendered to the Allies on May 7, 1945, officially ending WWII in Europe.

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Study Notes

World War I

  • World War I (WWI) began in 1914 and ended in 1918.
  • The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered the war.
  • The Austro-Hungarian Empire blamed the Serbian government for the assassination.
  • Austria-Hungary declared war on Serbia, leading to a quick collapse of peace in Europe.
  • Major alliances included the Triple Alliance (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Italy) and the Triple Entente (France, Russia, UK).
  • Germany's Schlieffen Plan involved attacking France through neutral Belgium.
  • The Western Front saw significant trench warfare.
  • Battles like the Marne, Verdun, and the Somme resulted in massive casualties.
  • The Eastern Front saw Russian offensives, but they were unsuccessful.
  • The Russian Revolution in 1917 led to Russia's withdrawal from the war.
  • The USA entered the war in 1917.

World War II

  • World War II (WWII) lasted from 1939 to 1945.
  • Estimated 70-85 million deaths.
  • WWII was the deadliest global conflict in history
  • Major political and economic instability in Germany led to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi party.
  • The Treaty of Versailles and resentment from WWI fostered German ambitions in WWII.
  • The global economic depression of 1929 destabilized numerous countries.
  • Germany invaded Poland in 1939, triggering WWII.
  • Alliances included the Axis Powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) and the Allied Powers (UK, USSR, USA).
  • The war saw significant events like the Battle of Stalingrad and the Battle of Midway
  • The Allied invasion of Normandy marked the beginning of the liberation of Western Europe
  • The dropping of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki forced Japan's surrender.
  • The war ended with Germany's unconditional surrender in May 1945, and Japan's surrender in September 1945.
  • The war resulted in massive casualties and political shifts globally
  • The Holocaust- systematic genocide of Jews affected millions.
  • Germany, Italy, and Japan's totalitarian regimes were dismantled.
  • The US and USSR emerged as superpowers with opposing ideologies.
  • The United Nations was established to foster international cooperation and avert future conflicts.

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