Global History 12 Exam Review

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Which event is considered a direct consequence of the Soviet Union's successful atomic bomb test in 1949?

  • The formation of the United Nations
  • The escalation of the arms race (correct)
  • The Berlin Blockade
  • The implementation of the Marshall Plan

What was the primary purpose of the Truman Doctrine?

  • To contain the spread of communism (correct)
  • To establish a military alliance against Germany
  • To promote free trade among European nations
  • To rebuild infrastructure in Eastern Europe

Which of the following best describes the 'Iron Curtain'?

  • A military alliance formed during the Cold War
  • A secret agreement between the US and the Soviet Union
  • A physical barrier separating capitalist and communist economies
  • The division between Soviet-dominated Eastern Europe and Western Europe (correct)

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?

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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?

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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?

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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:

<p>Classifying citizens based on their perceived loyalty to the regime. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Berlin Conference regarding the Rwandan Genocide?

<p>It formalized the division of Africa into European colonies, impacting the social and political structures, and contributing to ethnic tensions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best exemplifies the 'dehumanization' strategy used during the Rwandan Genocide?

<p>Referencing the Tutsi population as 'cockroaches' in propaganda. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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:

<p>Political prison camps where multiple generations can be punished. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a widely used method by North Korea to shape and control its citizens' minds?

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Flashcards

What was the Cold War?

The ideological conflict and geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies, characterized by indirect confrontation through proxy wars, espionage, and propaganda.

Truman Doctrine

The strategy of the United States to prevent the spread of communism, primarily by providing aid and support to countries facing communist influence.

Berlin Wall

A barrier constructed by the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Germany.

Domino Theory

The theory that if one country falls to communism, neighboring countries are likely to follow suit.

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Korean War

The US-led military intervention in Korea in 1950, intended to prevent North Korea from taking over South Korea.

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Cuban Missile Crisis

The confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet missiles deployed in Cuba.

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Cuban Revolution

The overthrow of the Batista regime in Cuba by the Cuban revolutionaries led by Fidel Castro in 1959.

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Bay of Pigs Invasion

The failed CIA-backed invasion of Cuba in 1961, an attempt to remove Fidel Castro from power.

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Hutu-Tutsi divide

A system of racial classification and social control used in Rwanda during colonial times. It divided Rwandans into Hutu, Tutsi, and Twa, with Tutsis being favored under Belgian rule.

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Rwandan Genocide

The extermination of Tutsi people by Hutu extremists in Rwanda in 1994. It involved widespread killings, rape, and torture.

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Hutu ideology

A political ideology that emphasizes Hutu supremacy and promotes hatred and violence against Tutsis. It was a key factor in the Rwandan genocide.

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Interahamwe

The extremist Hutu militia that played a key role in the Rwandan genocide. They were responsible for widespread killings and atrocities.

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Radio Télévision Libre des Mille Collines (RTLM)

A radio station that played a crucial role in spreading Hutu propaganda and inciting violence against Tutsis during the Rwandan genocide.

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Hutu 10 Commandments

A set of ten commandments used to promote Hutu nationalism and justify violence against Tutsis. It was a powerful tool of propaganda during the genocide.

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Dehumanization

The process of using language and actions to strip individuals of their humanity, making it easier to justify violence and dehumanization.

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Romeo Dallaire

The Canadian peacekeeper who commanded the UN Assistance Mission for Rwanda (UNAMIR) during the Rwandan genocide. He attempted to warn the UN of the impending genocide but was largely ignored.

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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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