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What event did Martha Gellhorn arrive in Madrid to cover in 1937?
What event did Martha Gellhorn arrive in Madrid to cover in 1937?
What was the nature of the struggle in the Spanish Civil War in Martha Gellhorn's perspective?
What was the nature of the struggle in the Spanish Civil War in Martha Gellhorn's perspective?
What did Martha Gellhorn experience in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War?
What did Martha Gellhorn experience in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War?
Who did Martha Gellhorn meet in Spain during the Spanish Civil War?
Who did Martha Gellhorn meet in Spain during the Spanish Civil War?
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What was the global context in which the Spanish Civil War took place?
What was the global context in which the Spanish Civil War took place?
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What was the root cause of the new conflicts that erupted in Europe and Asia in the mid-20th century?
What was the root cause of the new conflicts that erupted in Europe and Asia in the mid-20th century?
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What was a major problem facing the Weimar Republic in Germany after World War I?
What was a major problem facing the Weimar Republic in Germany after World War I?
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What was Joseph Stalin's primary goal for the Soviet Union?
What was Joseph Stalin's primary goal for the Soviet Union?
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Which leader rose to power in Italy in 1922?
Which leader rose to power in Italy in 1922?
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What was a characteristic of totalitarian states like the one established by Stalin?
What was a characteristic of totalitarian states like the one established by Stalin?
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What was the name of the party established by Benito Mussolini in Italy?
What was the name of the party established by Benito Mussolini in Italy?
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What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
What was the result of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?
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What was the symbol of unity and authority in ancient Rome, also adopted by the Fascists?
What was the symbol of unity and authority in ancient Rome, also adopted by the Fascists?
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What was the nickname of Benito Mussolini?
What was the nickname of Benito Mussolini?
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What was the outcome of Stalin's 'five-year plans'?
What was the outcome of Stalin's 'five-year plans'?
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In which country did Hideki Tojo become prime minister in 1941?
In which country did Hideki Tojo become prime minister in 1941?
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What was the human cost of Stalin's transformation of the Soviet Union?
What was the human cost of Stalin's transformation of the Soviet Union?
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What was the name of the party founded by Adolf Hitler in Germany?
What was the name of the party founded by Adolf Hitler in Germany?
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What was the outcome of the rise of nationalism in Europe in the interwar period?
What was the outcome of the rise of nationalism in Europe in the interwar period?
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Which leader did NOT rise to power in 1922?
Which leader did NOT rise to power in 1922?
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What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the new democracies in Europe?
What was the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on the new democracies in Europe?
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What was a major factor leading to the rise of Fascism in Italy?
What was a major factor leading to the rise of Fascism in Italy?
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What was the result of the collapse of new democracies in Europe?
What was the result of the collapse of new democracies in Europe?
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Who became the leader of the Soviet Union after Lenin's death in 1924?
Who became the leader of the Soviet Union after Lenin's death in 1924?
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What was the name of the leader of the Soviet Union?
What was the name of the leader of the Soviet Union?
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Which geographic feature might have led Japan to expand?
Which geographic feature might have led Japan to expand?
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What was the main goal of Hitler's plan to reunite all Germans?
What was the main goal of Hitler's plan to reunite all Germans?
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What did Hitler believe was necessary for Germany to thrive?
What did Hitler believe was necessary for Germany to thrive?
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What was the result of the Great Depression on Germany's economy?
What was the result of the Great Depression on Germany's economy?
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What was the name of Hitler's private army?
What was the name of Hitler's private army?
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What was the name of the empire that Hitler established in 1933?
What was the name of the empire that Hitler established in 1933?
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What was the goal of the Nazis, as stated in Mein Kampf?
What was the goal of the Nazis, as stated in Mein Kampf?
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Who were the three main aggressors during this period?
Who were the three main aggressors during this period?
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What was the result of Japan's invasion of Manchuria?
What was the result of Japan's invasion of Manchuria?
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Why did Japan quit the League of Nations?
Why did Japan quit the League of Nations?
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What was the significance of the year 1933 in German history?
What was the significance of the year 1933 in German history?
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What percentage of the population does Roosevelt claim wants to live in peace?
What percentage of the population does Roosevelt claim wants to live in peace?
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What was the reaction of isolationist newspapers to Roosevelt's 'Quarantine Speech'?
What was the reaction of isolationist newspapers to Roosevelt's 'Quarantine Speech'?
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What was the outcome of Roosevelt's 'Quarantine Speech' in terms of his stance against aggression?
What was the outcome of Roosevelt's 'Quarantine Speech' in terms of his stance against aggression?
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What was the impact of Roosevelt's 'Quarantine Speech' on the debate?
What was the impact of Roosevelt's 'Quarantine Speech' on the debate?
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Where did the conflicts remain, according to the passage?
Where did the conflicts remain, according to the passage?
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What was the consequence of the League of Nations' inaction against Japan's invasion of Manchuria?
What was the consequence of the League of Nations' inaction against Japan's invasion of Manchuria?
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What was the result of Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia?
What was the result of Mussolini's invasion of Ethiopia?
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What was the significance of the Rome-Berlin Axis?
What was the significance of the Rome-Berlin Axis?
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Why did African Americans sympathize with Ethiopia during the Italian invasion?
Why did African Americans sympathize with Ethiopia during the Italian invasion?
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What was the reaction of the Western democracies to the Spanish Civil War?
What was the reaction of the Western democracies to the Spanish Civil War?
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What was the significance of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
What was the significance of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
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What was the ultimate outcome of the Spanish Civil War?
What was the ultimate outcome of the Spanish Civil War?
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What was the impact of Hitler's military buildup and remilitarization of the Rhineland?
What was the impact of Hitler's military buildup and remilitarization of the Rhineland?
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What was the international response to Italy's invasion of Ethiopia?
What was the international response to Italy's invasion of Ethiopia?
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What was the significance of Haile Selassie's appeal to the League of Nations?
What was the significance of Haile Selassie's appeal to the League of Nations?
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What was the main goal of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
What was the main goal of the Kellogg-Briand Pact?
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What was the outcome of the Nye committee's hearings?
What was the outcome of the Nye committee's hearings?
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What was the Girl Scouts of America's response to the growing antiwar feeling?
What was the Girl Scouts of America's response to the growing antiwar feeling?
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What was the main goal of Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy?
What was the main goal of Roosevelt's Good Neighbor Policy?
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What was the effect of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement Act?
What was the effect of the Reciprocal Trade Agreement Act?
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What was the purpose of the Neutrality Acts?
What was the purpose of the Neutrality Acts?
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What was Roosevelt's response to Japan's attack on China?
What was Roosevelt's response to Japan's attack on China?
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What was the idea behind Roosevelt's 'quarantine' speech?
What was the idea behind Roosevelt's 'quarantine' speech?
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What was the impact of the Nye committee's hearings on American attitudes?
What was the impact of the Nye committee's hearings on American attitudes?
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What was the main factor that contributed to Americans' growing isolationism?
What was the main factor that contributed to Americans' growing isolationism?
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