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Which event is considered a direct consequence of the Soviet Union's successful atomic bomb test in 1949?
Which event is considered a direct consequence of the Soviet Union's successful atomic bomb test in 1949?
What was the primary purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
What was the primary purpose of the Truman Doctrine?
Which of the following best describes the 'Iron Curtain'?
Which of the following best describes the 'Iron Curtain'?
What was a key factor in the failure of Castro's first attempt at revolution?
What was a key factor in the failure of Castro's first attempt at revolution?
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What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?
What was the main goal of the Marshall Plan?
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What is the significance of the Berlin Wall in the context of Cold War?
What is the significance of the Berlin Wall in the context of Cold War?
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Which event directly preceded the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Which event directly preceded the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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What is a characteristic of a sphere of influence, as it relates to the Cold War?
What is a characteristic of a sphere of influence, as it relates to the Cold War?
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Which of the following best describes the Juche ideology in North Korea?
Which of the following best describes the Juche ideology in North Korea?
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What was the primary focus of the 'Operation Rolling Thunder' during the Vietnam War?
What was the primary focus of the 'Operation Rolling Thunder' during the Vietnam War?
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The 'Songbun' system in North Korea is primarily a method for:
The 'Songbun' system in North Korea is primarily a method for:
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What was the significance of the Berlin Conference regarding the Rwandan Genocide?
What was the significance of the Berlin Conference regarding the Rwandan Genocide?
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Which of the following best exemplifies the 'dehumanization' strategy used during the Rwandan Genocide?
Which of the following best exemplifies the 'dehumanization' strategy used during the Rwandan Genocide?
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What was the primary function of the Gacaca courts in Rwanda following the genocide?
What was the primary function of the Gacaca courts in Rwanda following the genocide?
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The 'Kwanliso' in North Korea refers to:
The 'Kwanliso' in North Korea refers to:
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Which of the following was NOT a widely used method by North Korea to shape and control its citizens' minds?
Which of the following was NOT a widely used method by North Korea to shape and control its citizens' minds?
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Study Notes
Global History 12 Exam Review
- Exam Date and Time: Tuesday, January 28th, at 9:30 am
- Exam Focus: Detailed historical terminology, evidence, and perspectives throughout the exam.
- Global Historian Topics: Manhattan Project, Oppenheimer, Little Man and Fat Boy, Emperor Hirohito, Tibbets, Truman, Einstein, Tsutomu Yamaguchi (Hibakusha), Dene Indigenous People.
Atomic Bombings
- Hiroshima Bombing: August 6th, 1945, Enola Gay, "Little Boy" atomic bomb
- Nagasaki Bombing: August 9th, 1945, "Fat Man" atomic bomb
- Manhattan Project: Project to develop the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Trinity Test: Atomic bomb test.
- Impact on Japan: Hiroshima and Nagasaki were targeted, causing massive destruction
- Atomic Bomb Developers: United States created the bombs.
- Soviet Spies: Soviet spies worked within the Manhattan Project
- Hiroshima Destruction and Enola Gay Bomber: Descriptions of Hiroshima
- Little Boy and Fat Man Weapons: Different atomic bombs used
- Oppenheimer Quote: "I am become death, destroyer of worlds."
- Einstein's Role: Albert Einstein suggested an atomic bomb could be built and suggested this to Roosevelt.
- Canada's Impact: Indigenous-Dene workers sourced uranium ore, worked 12 hours a day.
- Congo's Contribution: Congo provided most of the uranium.
Cold War
- Ideological Struggle: Superpowers (U.S. and Soviet Union) in conflict.
- Reasons for Cold War: Opposition in ideologies (capitalism vs. communism), aftermath of World War II, Soviet atomic bomb test in 1949, the killing of the Romanov family, October Revolution 1917.
- Cuban Missile Crisis: U.S. and Soviet Union close to nuclear war.
- Cuban Revolution Success: Che Guevara's role. Batista's overthrow.
- Key Figures: Castro, Kennedy, Khrushchev
- Arms Race: Competition for nuclear weapons.
- Korean War (1950-1953): Conflict between North and South Korea.
- Marshall Plan: U.S. aid to post-war Europe.
- Berlin Wall: A symbol of the Cold War division.
Societal Change and Genocide
- North Korea: Kim Dynasty, Juche ideology, cult of personality.
- Rwandan Genocide: Ideology of imperialism, Social Darwinism, Berlin Conference, Key individuals and groups, Long-term, short-term, and trigger causes, impact of Belgian colonization, independence and Hutu control, civil war, Arusha Peace Accords, President Habyarimana, Interahamwe.
- International and UN Response to Genocide: RPF, Paul Kagame, end of the genocide.
Exam Format
- Part A: Identify Individuals, Events, and Terms (choose 10 from a choice of 15).
- Part B: Analytical Responses (3 questions from a choice of 5).
- Part C: Analytical Essay (choose from 2 questions).
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Prepare for your Global History 12 exam with this comprehensive review focusing on key historical events and figures, including the Manhattan Project and the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Gain insights into terminology, evidence, and various perspectives that shaped these significant moments in history.
