International Relations and World Politics - Chapter 2
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What was one of the primary consequences of the Treaty of Versailles for Germany?

  • It established military alliances with neighboring countries.
  • It led to increased economic prosperity in Germany.
  • It allowed Germany to expand its territory.
  • It placed heavy reparations on Germany. (correct)
  • Which event is considered the official start of World War II?

  • The attack on Pearl Harbor.
  • The Battle of Britain.
  • The invasion of Poland by Germany. (correct)
  • The fall of France.
  • What was the primary tactic used by Germany in the fall of France?

  • Guerrilla tactics.
  • Blitzkrieg. (correct)
  • Amphibious assaults.
  • Trench warfare.
  • Which country did Japan attack to prompt the United States' entry into World War II?

    <p>Hawaii.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant battle marked the first major defeat for Hitler's military forces?

    <p>Battle of Britain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led directly to the liberation of Western Europe?

    <p>D-day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Axis powers primarily believe regarding racial superiority?

    <p>Certain racial groups were superior to others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was used by Italy during its attack on Ethiopia that was banned by the Geneva Protocol?

    <p>Yperite (mustard gas).</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the result of the peace treaty signed in Geneva regarding Indochina?

    <p>Indochina and Vietnam were divided into two zones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who persuaded Joseph Stalin to support North Korea with military resources?

    <p>Kim Il-Sung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences faced by the US after the Vietnam War?

    <p>A decline in US power and prestige.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which countries united with South Vietnam during the conflict?

    <p>The US, South Korea, and Philippines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did the US take in response to North Korean aggression?

    <p>They captured Pyongyang and destroyed its military.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach did the US adopt to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia?

    <p>Containment doctrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered the US military retreat from Korea in 1953?

    <p>Escalation of combat near the border of Communist China.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle does John Locke emphasize regarding political power?

    <p>Political power rests with the people.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the geopolitical impact of the Vietnam War on the Soviet Union and China?

    <p>They entered into a geostrategic conflict over communism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Napoleonic Wars?

    <p>The establishment of the United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to Napoleon becoming the emperor of France?

    <p>The coup d'etat in 1799.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Continental System?

    <p>To exclude British goods from Europe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant political change occurred as a result of the Napoleonic Wars?

    <p>The rise of nationalist movements was spurred.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which military innovation was developed during the Napoleonic Wars?

    <p>Mass conscription.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did nationalism influence the political landscape of Europe post-Napoleonic Wars?

    <p>It spurred revolutionary ideas and self-determination.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the effect of the Scorched Earth Policy used by Russia during the Napoleonic Wars?

    <p>It caused severe malnutrition among French troops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of the Six-Day War in 1967?

    <p>Israel gained control of the Golan Heights, Gaza, and the West Bank.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for US involvement in the Afghan resistance against the Soviets during the Cold War?

    <p>To counter Soviet expansionism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event led to the involvement of the UN peacekeepers in Congo from 1960 to 1963?

    <p>The three-year civil war following Belgian withdrawal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Cuban Missile Crisis, how did the US respond to the threat of Soviet missiles in Cuba?

    <p>By establishing a blockade around Cuba.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a key feature of Augusto Pinochet's rise to power in 1973?

    <p>Support from the US for anti-communist military coups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Patrice Lumumba take during the Congo Crisis in 1960?

    <p>He requested military aid from the Soviets.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy was employed by the US during the Cuban Missile Crisis to communicate with the Soviet leadership?

    <p>Direct communication between Kennedy and Khrushchev.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the Yom Kippur War in 1973?

    <p>A cease-fire was reached that favored Israeli negotiations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Niccolo Machiavelli emphasize for leaders in governance?

    <p>Leaders should act in the state's interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in Western Europe during the 1500s-1600s?

    <p>The rise of centralized monarchies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a direct consequence of the Thirty Years' War in Central Europe?

    <p>Widespread destruction and loss of life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which concept did the Treaties of Westphalia introduce into international relations?

    <p>Principles of state sovereignty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is sovereignty defined according to Jean Bodin?

    <p>An absolute and perpetual power within a commonwealth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does territorial integrity refer to in the context of international relations?

    <p>Respect for defined territorial boundaries of states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the Westphalian system?

    <p>Influence of religious authorities over governments.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limitation exists for leaders regarding sovereignty?

    <p>Limitations by divine and natural law.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the primary motivations for European expansion during the era of imperialism and colonialism?

    <p>To establish trade relations and acquire raw materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which two countries were notably not under direct European or US control during the era of imperialism?

    <p>Japan and Thailand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle did the United States invoke to protect Latin America from European interference?

    <p>The Monroe Doctrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best defines imperialism?

    <p>The annexation of distant territories into an empire by force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor contributed significantly to the establishment of European identity during colonial expansion?

    <p>The contrast of Europeans with non-European populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant conflict led to China ceding various political and territorial rights to foreign powers?

    <p>The First Opium War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event marked the expansion of US imperial power into the Caribbean and the Pacific?

    <p>The Spanish-American War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Industrial Revolution influence European colonial expansion?

    <p>By providing the military and economic capacity for expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    International Relations and World Politics - Chapter 2

    • This chapter examines the historical context of international relations.
    • It explores the pre-Westphalian world, the emergence of the Westphalian system, Europe in the 19th century, the interwar years, World War 2, the Cold War, and the immediate post-Cold War era.
    • The pre-Westphalian world covered the Middle Ages, with feudal practices and church control.
    • The emergence of the Westphalian system in 1648 (Treaty of Westphalia) marked the beginning of the modern international order.
    • Key developments included the formulation of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and legal equality of states.
    • The 19th century saw aftermath of revolution, legitimacy and nationalism, the Napoleonic Wars culminating in the Congress of Vienna and the Concert of Europe.
    • Imperialism and colonialism were prominent issues in the European system before 1870.
    • The interwar years (1918-1939) were characterized by political, economic, and social changes, culminating in World War 2.
    • Causes for World War 2 include the Treaty of Versailles, German rearmament, expansionism, and the failure of peace efforts.
    • The Cold War (1945-1989) was a period of high-level tension between the superpowers (US and Soviet Union).
    • The immediate post-Cold War era saw the end of the Cold War, including globalization, transnational issues, the rise of non-state actors, and different states' response to the ending of the Cold War.
    • Key concepts like sovereignty, territorial integrity, balance of power, and nationalism are explained in historical context.
    • The Atlantic Charter of 1941 sought to foster a system of international security.
    • Numerous conflicts and alliances are examined, like the Russo-Japanese War, World Wars 1 and 2, and the Vietnam War.

    The Atlantic Charter

    • Planned by Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill, US President Franklin Roosevelt, and Soviet Union's Premier Joseph Stalin.
    • Collaboration occurred on economic issues and a permanent system of security.

    The Cold War

    • Characterized by high-level tensions and competition between superpowers.
    • There were major ideological differences.
    • Conflicts and confrontations across various geopolitical areas (Asia, Africa, Latin America) occurred during the Cold War.

    The Immediate Post-Cold War Era

    • Included the end of the Cold War, as well as the emergence of globalization, transnational issues.
    • Key events include the collapse of the Soviet Union and the rise of new global power dynamics.

    The Notion of a Market

    • Adam Smith, a Scottish economist, argued for the application of market principles to all social orders.
    • Individuals acting in their self-interest contribute to societal well-being and advancement.

    Europe in the 19th Century

    • The aftermath of revolution was marked by core principles of legitimacy and nationalism.
    • The Congress of Vienna aimed to restore stability and balance of power in Europe.
    • The Concert of Europe was a system of collective security and diplomatic cooperation among major powers.

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