10 Questions
What event did the Peace of Westphalia treaties end in the Holy Roman Empire?
The Thirty Years’ War
Which European power formally recognized the independence of the Dutch Republic through the Peace of Westphalia treaties?
Spain
What did the Peace of Westphalia treaties create a basis for in Europe?
National self-determination
During the period of colonialism and imperialism, which European powers sought to expand their influence through overseas exploration and conquest?
Spain, Portugal, England, France, and the Netherlands
What were European powers motivated by during the period of colonialism and imperialism?
Economic interests and political ambitions
What event triggered the start of World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Hungary – Austria by a Serbian nationalist
Who were the primary parties involved in the Cold War?
The United States and its allies (Western Bloc) vs. the Soviet Union and its allies (Eastern Bloc)
What was the main ideology behind Hitler's actions in World War II?
Belief in the superiority of the 'pure' German race (Aryan) and the idea of gaining 'Lebensraum'
When did the Cold War end, and what were the significant events marking its conclusion?
The Cold War ended in 1991 with the dissolution of the Soviet Union, symbolized by the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.
What economic crisis was triggered by World War II and how many nations were involved in the conflict?
The Great Depression was triggered by World War II, which involved more than 50 nations.
Learn about the Peace of Westphalia, a series of peace treaties signed in 1648 in the Westphalian cities of Osnabrück and Münster, which ended the Thirty Years' War and the Eighty Years' War. Discover how these treaties shaped European history.
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