Gr 11 History November Exam P1 (Mixed)

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What was the main class of people in Russia in the 19th century?

  • Urban workers
  • Peasants (correct)
  • Intellectuals
  • Aristocrats

What was the consequence of the emancipation of serfs in 1861?

  • It improved their living and economic conditions
  • It led to the rise of the aristocracy
  • It allowed for greater mobility and contributed to urban growth (correct)
  • It abolished the Tsarist regime

What was the result of rapid industrialization in Russia?

  • A decrease in the urban proletariat
  • A decline in urban growth
  • An increase in the power of the aristocracy
  • A rise in dissatisfaction among workers due to harsh conditions (correct)

What was the theoretical foundation for revolutionary thought in Russia?

<p>Marxist ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the year 1903?

<p>The year of the split between the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Tsar that emancipated the serfs in 1861?

<p>Tsar Alexander II (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the industrial revolution in Russia?

<p>The growth of an urban proletariat (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Bolsheviks' approach to socialism?

<p>A revolutionary approach to socialism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What event sparked the 1905 Revolution?

<p>Bloody Sunday (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main consequences of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>The issue of the October Manifesto (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Russian involvement in World War I contribute to the February Revolution?

<p>The war effort exposed government inefficiency and corruption (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the slogan of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

<p>Peace, Land, and Bread (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major contributor to the erosion of trust in the Russian monarchy?

<p>The involvement of Grigori Rasputin in royal affairs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key economic causes of the February and October Revolutions?

<p>The impact of WWI on the economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the February Revolution?

<p>The abdication of Tsar Nicholas II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a political cause of the February and October Revolutions?

<p>Autocratic rule and political repression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

<p>Lenin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the October Revolution?

<p>The withdrawal of Russia from WWI (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of rapid industrialization in Russia?

<p>Poor working conditions in cities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What contributed to the decline of soldier morale during WWI?

<p>The catastrophic losses on the front and harsh conditions faced by soldiers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main trigger of the February Revolution?

<p>Acute food shortages and general dissatisfaction with the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October Revolution?

<p>The establishment of a socialist state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major cause of the Russian Civil War?

<p>The opposition to Bolshevik policies and methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the Bolsheviks' success during the Civil War?

<p>The role of the Cheka in suppressing opposition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the Red Army during the Civil War?

<p>Well-organized and disciplined leadership (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a result of the Russian Civil War?

<p>The Bolsheviks' consolidation of power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major challenge faced by the agricultural sector in Russia?

<p>The government's inability to distribute land reforms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major factor contributing to social discontent in Russia?

<p>The social disparities between the wealthy and poor (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant factor in shaping early 20th-century capitalism in the USA?

<p>Mass production techniques and consumerist culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main cause of the stock market crash of 1929?

<p>Overvalued stocks and speculation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the stock market crash on banks?

<p>Banks faced significant financial strain and failures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a social consequence of the Great Depression?

<p>Poverty, loss of homes, and a decline in living standards (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the political response to the Great Depression?

<p>The government's initial response was seen as inadequate, leading to a shift in political sentiment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the New Deal?

<p>A series of reforms aiming to restore economic stability and provide relief (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the 1920s economy?

<p>Rapid economic growth and an uneven distribution of wealth (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the Immigration Act of 1924?

<p>A law that severely restricted immigration from southern and eastern Europe and Asia (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of advertising in the 1920s?

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What was the effect of the stock market crash on industrial output?

<p>Industrial output fell sharply (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of War Communism?

<p>To consolidate power and meet the demands of war through radical economic measures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the nationalization of large industries and banks under War Communism?

<p>Controlled production and finance by the state (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of food requisitioning under War Communism?

<p>Reduced agricultural output and widespread resentment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the main consequences of the US preparing for war?

<p>Expansion of manufacturing capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the iconic figure that represented women taking on new roles during WWII?

<p>Rosie the Riveter (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the policy that replaced War Communism in 1921?

<p>New Economic Policy (NEP) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Neutrality Acts?

<p>To keep the US out of foreign wars (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stalin's interpretation of Marxism-Leninism?

<p>Socialism in One Country (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the government's massive spending during WWII?

<p>Stimulated economic activity across various sectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

<p>To transform the Soviet Union into a self-sufficient industrial superpower (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the objective of collectivization under Stalin?

<p>To modernize agriculture and increase food production (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key area of research and development during WWII?

<p>Radar and jet engines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of collectivization under Stalin?

<p>Widespread famine and millions of deaths (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who developed one of the earliest racial classification systems?

<p>Carolus Linnaeus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the theory that ranked races based on cranial capacity?

<p>Cranial Measurements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Rapid industrial growth, emphasizing heavy industries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Stalin's industrialization policies?

<p>Considerable human suffering and partially met production targets (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the philosophical foundation for imperialist and colonialist policies?

<p>Social Darwinism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the policy that allowed the US to trade with belligerent nations?

<p>Cash and Carry Policy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked the shift from the Great Depression to a war economy in the US?

<p>Economic mobilization for war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families?

<p>To erase their Aboriginal heritage and culture (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were Indigenous cultures portrayed in Australian media and popular culture?

<p>As primitive and without value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why were Indigenous Australians not counted in censuses?

<p>Due to the White Australia Policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the introduction of new diseases on Indigenous populations?

<p>It led to significant declines in their health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What marked a turning point in the treatment of Indigenous Australians?

<p>The 1967 referendum (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations?

<p>It was a formal acknowledgment of past wrongs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of pseudo-scientific racial theories in government policies?

<p>Erasure of Indigenous cultures and dispossession of land (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the concept used to justify the colonization of Australia?

<p>Terra nullius (land belonging to no one) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term eugenics?

<p>Francis Galton (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How were Indigenous Australians characterized in racial theories?

<p>As a 'dying race' doomed to extinction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the eugenics policies in Australia?

<p>To breed out Indigenous Australians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the arrival of European settlers in Australia?

<p>Severe disruption to Indigenous communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the policies imposed on Indigenous Australians?

<p>To erase their Aboriginal heritage and culture (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Social Darwinism in Australia?

<p>To justify the treatment of Indigenous Australians (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contemporary scientific consensus on race?

<p>Race is a social construct with no biological basis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the eugenics policies in the USA?

<p>Restrictive immigration policies and forced sterilizations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of eugenics on Indigenous Australians?

<p>Led to their dispossession and cultural genocide (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the assimilation policies in Australia?

<p>To assimilate mixed-race children into white society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the establishment of British colonies in Australia?

<p>Appropriation of Indigenous lands and disruption of their traditional lifestyles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Human Genome Project?

<p>It demonstrated that human genetic diversity cannot be partitioned into discrete racial categories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the Soviet Union's First Five-Year Plan?

<p>Targeted massive increases in heavy industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Soviet military?

<p>It weakened the military's ability to respond effectively during WWII (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main characteristic of the US economy during the early 20th century?

<p>Rapid industrial growth and significant changes in labor relations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the War Industries Board during WWI?

<p>Coordinating the production of war materials and setting priorities in industrial production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the economic policy of the US government during the 1920s?

<p>Pro-business and reduced government involvement in business (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the industrial expansion in the 1920s?

<p>A massive expansion in American industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend in labor laws during the 1920s?

<p>A rolling back of labor protections established during the war (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Soviet population?

<p>It led to poor living conditions for many workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Third Five-Year Plan?

<p>Enhancing consumer goods production (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the trend in immigration policies during the 1920s?

<p>Tightening immigration restrictions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the First New Deal (1933-1935)?

<p>Immediate relief for the needy, economic recovery, and financial reforms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following programs aimed at revitalizing agriculture and developing regional economies?

<p>Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA) and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Social Security Act (1935)?

<p>Established a system of old-age benefits and unemployment insurance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the New Deal on capitalism?

<p>Both a and b (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the New Deal's economic and social policies?

<p>The economy improved, but it was ultimately the economic mobilization of World War II that lifted the U.S. out of the Depression (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Second New Deal (1935-1940)?

<p>It introduced more comprehensive reforms in social security, labor relations, and housing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary driver of the economic recovery of the United States during World War II?

<p>Increased industrial production and government spending (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the legacy of the New Deal?

<p>It laid the groundwork for modern welfare states and shaped future economic policies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the New Deal on the role of government in the economy?

<p>It increased government control in the economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)?

<p>They provided millions of jobs through public works projects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of placing Indigenous children in institutions or with white families?

<p>To assimilate them into European culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of measuring Indigenous people's skulls and body parts?

<p>To prove their racial inferiority (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of European settlement on Indigenous populations?

<p>They were introduced to new diseases that had devastating effects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of government policies aimed at assimilation?

<p>The erosion of Indigenous languages and customs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1967 referendum?

<p>It granted Indigenous Australians full citizenship and voting rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 2008 formal apology to the Stolen Generations?

<p>It marked a significant step towards recognition and reconciliation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ongoing legacy of racial theories and policies in Australia?

<p>It continues to affect Indigenous Australians' lives, emphasizing the need for genuine reconciliation and equity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of discriminatory policies on Indigenous Australians' socioeconomic conditions?

<p>They faced restricted access to services, education, and employment opportunities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main issue driving the dissatisfaction of the urban proletariat in Russia during the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

<p>Harsh working conditions and low wages (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary influence on revolutionary thought in Russia?

<p>Marxist ideas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the emancipation of serfs in 1861?

<p>The serfs gained mobility, contributing to urban industrial growth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of rapid industrialization in Russia?

<p>The growth of an urban proletariat and dissatisfaction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the split between the Mensheviks and the Bolsheviks in 1903?

<p>It crystallized the division between gradual and revolutionary approaches to socialism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor contributing to urban industrial growth in Russia?

<p>The emancipation of serfs in 1861 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key consequence of the industrial revolution in Russia?

<p>The rise of an urban proletariat and dissatisfaction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary driver of the 1917 Revolutions in Russia?

<p>The rise of the urban proletariat and dissatisfaction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate trigger for the February 1917 Revolution?

<p>Severe food shortages and general discontent with the war effort (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>The Tsar's promise to establish a parliament (Duma) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major political cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key economic cause of the February and October Revolutions of 1917?

<p>The severe disruption of Russia's economy during World War I (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

<p>Vladimir Lenin (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October Revolution?

<p>The establishment of a communist state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the 1905 Revolution?

<p>The Tsar's promise to establish a parliament (Duma) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the slogan of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

<p>Peace, Land, and Bread (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major contributor to the erosion of trust in the Russian monarchy?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the Russian involvement in World War I?

<p>Severe hardships on all segments of Russian society (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major contributor to the social discontent in Russia during the early 20th century?

<p>Stark disparities between wealthy and poor classes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Provisional Government's inability to meet the demands of the populace?

<p>A power vacuum that the Bolsheviks exploited (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor in the Bolsheviks' success during the Russian Civil War?

<p>Discipline and organization of the Red Army (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the February Revolution?

<p>Acute food shortages and general dissatisfaction with the war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

<p>To suppress opposition through terror and executions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major challenge faced by the agricultural sector in Russia?

<p>Inequitable distribution of land and resources (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the October Revolution?

<p>The establishment of a socialist state led by the Bolsheviks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a major cause of declining morale among Russian soldiers during WWI?

<p>Catastrophic losses on the front and harsh conditions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the Russian Civil War?

<p>The consolidation of Bolshevik power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks' approach to socialism?

<p>To establish a socialist state (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of War Communism?

<p>To consolidate power and meet the demands of war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of nationalizing large industries and banks under War Communism?

<p>State control over production and finance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of food requisitioning under War Communism?

<p>Reduced agricultural output and widespread resentment among peasants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What replaced War Communism in 1921?

<p>The New Economic Policy (NEP) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

<p>To transform the Soviet Union into a self-sufficient industrial superpower (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of collectivization under Stalin?

<p>To modernize agriculture, increase food production, and accumulate capital (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of collectivization under Stalin?

<p>Widespread famine, notably the devastating famine in Ukraine (1932-1933) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

<p>Rapid industrial growth, emphasizing heavy industries (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was Stalin's interpretation of Marxism-Leninism?

<p>Socialism in One Country (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921?

<p>The rebellion was a significant indication of deep-seated dissatisfaction with Bolshevik methods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Immigration Act of 1924?

<p>To severely limit immigration from southern and eastern Europe and Asia (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of technological advancements in shaping early 20th-century capitalism in the USA?

<p>It enabled mass production and made consumer goods more accessible (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary cause of the Wall Street Crash of 1929?

<p>Rapid speculation and overvalued stocks (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the stock market crash on banks?

<p>Banks failed, leading to further financial strain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a social consequence of the Great Depression?

<p>Poverty, loss of homes, and a decline in living standards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the political response to the Great Depression?

<p>The government implemented the New Deal, a series of reforms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the New Deal?

<p>To restore economic stability and provide relief (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of the 1920s economy?

<p>Rapid industrialization and uneven wealth distribution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of advertising in the 1920s?

<p>It encouraged consumer spending and credit systems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the effect of the stock market crash on industrial output?

<p>Industrial output fell sharply (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who coined the term eugenics?

<p>Francis Galton (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the eugenics movement in the USA?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contemporary scientific consensus on race?

<p>Race is a social construct without biological basis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the pseudo-scientific ideas of race in Australia?

<p>Systematic discrimination, dispossession, and cultural genocide (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the theory that justified the treatment of Indigenous Australians?

<p>Social Darwinism (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the eugenic policies in Australia?

<p>Breeding out the black (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the US government's massive spending during WWII?

<p>A decrease in unemployment rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the establishment of British colonies in Australia?

<p>Appropriation of land and disruption of traditional lifestyles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Cash and Carry Policy' during WWII?

<p>It allowed trade with belligerent nations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the war effort on industries that had suffered during the Depression?

<p>They found new life in producing military materials (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the forced removal of children from their families?

<p>Assimilation into white society (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of influential figures like Dr. Cecil Cook and A.O. Neville?

<p>Implementing policies to assimilate mixed-race children (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the economic mobilization for war?

<p>It effectively ended the Great Depression (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the eugenics movement in Germany?

<p>The Holocaust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of scientific racism and racial classification?

<p>To categorize and rank human populations based on perceived biological and cultural differences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of cranial measurements in racial theories?

<p>They were used to measure intellectual capacity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the war effort on employment rates in the US?

<p>Unemployment rates drastically decreased (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the war-related research and development?

<p>It pushed technological boundaries, leading to innovations with peacetime applications (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of 'Rosie the Riveter'?

<p>A symbol of women entering the workforce for the first time (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Neutrality Acts?

<p>To isolate the US from foreign wars (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of the Second Five-Year Plan in the Soviet Union?

<p>Enhancing heavy industry and transportation networks (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Great Purge on the Soviet military?

<p>It weakened the military's ability to respond effectively during WWII (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the establishment of the War Industries Board in 1917 in the USA?

<p>To regulate industries and support the war effort (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 1920s economic boom in the USA?

<p>Massive expansion in American industry (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 1920s on labor laws in the USA?

<p>Many labor protections established during the war were rolled back (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Third Five-Year Plan in the Soviet Union?

<p>To improve consumer goods production (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the War Industries Board in the USA during WWI?

<p>It was a critical step in the government's regulation of industries to support the war effort (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Great Purge in the Soviet Union?

<p>It resulted in a focus on quantity over quality in consumer goods (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the 1920s economic boom on American industry?

<p>It facilitated massive expansion in American industry (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1920s in the USA?

<p>It saw the emergence of the USA as a leading global industrial power (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the policies involving the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families?

<p>To assimilate them into European culture and 'breed out' their Aboriginality (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the scientific practice used to justify discriminatory policies towards Indigenous Australians?

<p>Measuring the skulls and other body parts of Indigenous people (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the First New Deal?

<p>Providing immediate relief for the needy and stabilizing the economy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Agriculture Adjustment Act (AAA)?

<p>Revitalizing agriculture and supporting farmers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a socioeconomic impact of the racial policies on Indigenous Australians?

<p>Restricted access to services, education, and employment opportunities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the government's assimilation policies on Indigenous languages and customs?

<p>Erosion of Indigenous languages and customs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key criticism of the New Deal by business leaders?

<p>It imposed excessive regulations and high taxes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When were Indigenous Australians fully counted in the census and considered citizens in their own country?

<p>1967 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant outcome of the New Deal?

<p>It created a mixed economy where government and private enterprise play roles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Second World War on the US economy?

<p>It helped to pull the nation out of the Great Depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who made a formal apology to the Stolen Generations in 2008?

<p>Then-Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ongoing impact of the racial policies and practices on Indigenous Australians?

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What was a key factor in the economic recovery of the US during WWII?

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What was the legacy of the New Deal?

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What is the primary goal of the efforts towards recognition and reconciliation?

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What was a key aspect of the Second New Deal?

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What was the impact of the New Deal on capitalism?

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What was the significance of the Social Security Act of 1935?

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What was the reasoning behind the forced removal of Indigenous children from their parents in Australia?

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What was the impact of the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788 on Indigenous Australians?

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What was the result of the introduction of new diseases by Europeans in Australia?

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What was the significance of the 1967 referendum in Australia?

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What was the outcome of the 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd?

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What was the impact of the White Australia Policy on Indigenous Australians?

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What was the effect of the laws and policies implemented during the 19th and 20th centuries on Indigenous Australians?

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What was the significance of the concept of terra nullius in Australia?

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What was the impact of the racial theories of the 19th and 20th centuries on Indigenous Australians?

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What was the result of the policies implemented to control and assimilate Indigenous Australians?

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What was the immediate cause of the 1905 Revolution in Russia?

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What was a key factor contributing to the erosion of trust in the Russian monarchy?

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What was a major consequence of Russia's involvement in World War I?

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What was the main trigger of the February 1917 Revolution?

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What was the outcome of the October Revolution of 1917?

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What was a major political cause of the February and October Revolutions?

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What was the slogan of the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

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What was a major consequence of the Russo-Japanese War?

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Who led the Bolsheviks during the October Revolution?

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What was a major consequence of rapid industrialization in Russia?

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What was a key factor in the decline of soldier morale during WWI?

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What was the outcome of the February Revolution?

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What was a major cause of the Russian Civil War?

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What was the role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary goal of War Communism?

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What was the result of food requisitioning under War Communism?

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What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

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What was a major cause of social discontent in Russia?

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What was the primary consequence of the industrial revolution in Russia?

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What was the main factor that contributed to the urban industrial growth in Russia?

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What was the main appeal of Marxist ideas to the urban workers in Russia?

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What was the main characteristic of the Tsarist regime in Russia in the 19th century?

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What was the main division within the Russian socialist movement?

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What was the main outcome of the emancipation of serfs in 1861?

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What was the main consequence of the rapid industrialization in Russia?

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What was the main objective of War Communism?

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What was the impact of food requisitioning under War Communism?

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What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921?

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What was the main goal of Stalin's economic reorganization?

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What was the main objective of collectivization under Stalin?

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What was the consequence of collectivization under Stalin?

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What was the focus of Stalin's Five-Year Plans?

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What was the primary goal of the Immigration Act of 1924?

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What was the result of Stalin's industrialization policies?

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What was the main contributor to the prosperity of the 1920s in the USA?

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What was Stalin's interpretation of Marxism-Leninism?

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What was the policy that replaced War Communism in 1921?

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What was the main cause of the stock market crash of 1929?

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What was the immediate aftermath of the stock market crash of 1929?

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What was the effect of the stock market crash on banks?

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What was a major social consequence of the Great Depression?

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What was the political response to the Great Depression?

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What was the primary goal of the New Deal?

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What was the effect of the stock market crash on industrial output?

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What was a characteristic of the 1920s economy?

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What was the primary goal of the First Five-Year Plan in the Soviet Union?

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What was the outcome of the purge of the Red Army's leadership during the Great Purge?

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What was the significance of the War Industries Board in the USA during WWI?

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What was the mantra of President Calvin Coolidge's pro-business stance?

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What was the result of the massive expansion in American industry during the 1920s?

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What was the result of the tightening of immigration restrictions in the 1920s?

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What was the primary goal of Stalin's Third Five-Year Plan?

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What was the role of the NKVD during the Great Purge?

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What was the outcome of the Second Five-Year Plan in the Soviet Union?

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What was the significance of the 1920s economic boom in the USA?

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Who coined the term 'eugenics'?

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What was the primary goal of eugenics?

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What was the outcome of eugenics in the USA?

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What is the contemporary scientific consensus on race?

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What was the impact of eugenics on Indigenous Australians?

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What was the role of Social Darwinism in Australia?

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What was the goal of the eugenic policies in Australia?

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Who implemented eugenic policies in Australia?

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What was the impact of European settlement on Indigenous Australians?

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What was the outcome of the conflict between European settlers and Indigenous Australians?

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What was the primary focus of the First New Deal (1933-1935)?

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What was the main goal of the Agricultural Adjustment Act (AAA)?

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What was a significant consequence of the New Deal's increased government control in the economy?

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What was the primary factor that ultimately lifted the U.S. out of the Great Depression?

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What was a key aspect of the Second New Deal (1935-1940)?

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What was the result of the government's massive spending during World War II?

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What was the outcome of the New Deal's impact on capitalism?

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What was a key criticism of the New Deal by some business leaders?

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What was a significant consequence of the New Deal's creation of a safety net?

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What was the primary goal of the Works Progress Administration (WPA)?

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What was the main driver of the increased industrial production in the United States during World War II?

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What was the primary goal of the Cash and Carry Policy?

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What was the result of the government's massive spending during World War II?

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Which of the following racial theories was used to justify imperialism and colonialism?

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What was the significance of the figure of 'Rosie the Riveter' during World War II?

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What was the primary goal of the Neutrality Acts?

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What was the result of the United States' preparation for war?

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What was the outcome of the scientific research and development during World War II?

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What was the primary goal of the government's massive spending on infrastructure projects during World War II?

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What was the result of the economic mobilization for war?

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What was the primary goal of the Australian government's policies involving the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families?

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What was the purpose of measuring the skulls and body parts of Indigenous people in Australia?

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What was a significant consequence of the forced assimilation of Indigenous children in Australia?

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What was the significance of the 1967 referendum in Australia?

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What was the consequence of European settlement on Indigenous populations in Australia?

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What was the impact of racial policies on Indigenous Australians' socioeconomic conditions?

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What is the legacy of racial theories and policies in Australia?

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What was a significant step towards recognition and reconciliation in Australia?

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What was the main goal of the policies implemented by the Australian government towards Indigenous Australians in the 19th and 20th centuries?

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What was the impact of the introduction of new diseases by Europeans on Indigenous populations?

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What was the significance of the 1967 referendum in Australia?

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What was the result of the policy of forcibly removing Indigenous children from their parents?

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What was the view of the British colonizers towards the land of Australia?

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What was the impact of the White Australia Policy on Indigenous populations?

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What was the primary effect of the racial theories on Indigenous Australians?

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What was the outcome of the 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd?

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What was the primary cause of the health and socioeconomic problems faced by Indigenous Australians?

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What was the significance of the concept of terra nullius in the context of Indigenous Australians?

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What was the primary consequence of the emancipation of serfs in 1861?

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What was the main appeal of Marxist ideology to Russian urban workers?

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What was the primary factor driving the growth of an urban proletariat in Russia?

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What was the primary consequence of the growth of an urban proletariat in Russia?

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What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks' approach to socialism?

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What was the primary consequence of the division between Mensheviks and Bolsheviks?

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What was the primary role of the Tsarist regime in Russia?

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What was the primary consequence of the rapid industrialization in Russia?

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What was the primary reason for the discontent among peasants and workers leading to the February Revolution?

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What was the outcome of the Russian Civil War?

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What was the role of the Cheka during the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary cause of the October Revolution?

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What was the primary factor that contributed to the decline of soldier morale during WWI?

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What was the main consequence of rapid industrialization in Russia?

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What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks' approach to socialism?

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What was the main trigger of the February Revolution?

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What was the primary focus of the First Five-Year Plan in the Soviet Union?

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What was the outcome of the Great Purge in the late 1930s under Stalin?

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What was the outcome of the October Revolution?

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What was the primary cause of the Russian Civil War?

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What was the primary goal of the War Industries Board established in 1917 in the USA?

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What was a significant characteristic of the 1920s economy in the USA?

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What was the consequence of the Second Five-Year Plan in the Soviet Union?

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What was the outcome of the Third Five-Year Plan in the Soviet Union?

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What was the primary reason for the establishment of the NKVD in the Soviet Union?

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What was the outcome of the post-WW I era in the USA?

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What was the primary focus of labor dynamics in the 1920s in the USA?

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What was the outcome of immigration policies in the 1920s in the USA?

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What was the primary reason behind the widespread dissatisfaction among various societal groups in Russia during the early 20th century?

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What was the immediate consequence of Bloody Sunday in 1905?

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What was the primary goal of Lenin's April Theses in 1917?

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What was the primary reason behind the failure of the Provisional Government under Alexander Kerensky?

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What was the primary consequence of the Russian involvement in World War I?

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What was the primary goal of the Bolsheviks' slogan 'Peace, Land, and Bread'?

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What was the primary consequence of the Russo-Japanese War?

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What was the primary reason behind the Tsar's decision to dissolve the Duma multiple times?

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What was the primary consequence of the establishment of the Duma?

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What was the primary consequence of the severe food shortages and general discontent with the war effort in 1917?

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What was the primary consequence of the abolition of private trade during War Communism?

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What was the main goal of Stalin's policy of 'Socialism in One Country'?

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What was the primary objective of the Five-Year Plans under Stalin?

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What was the result of the widespread resistance to collectivization under Stalin?

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What was the consequence of the nationalization of large industries and banks under War Communism?

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What was the primary goal of the New Economic Policy (NEP) introduced in 1921?

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What was the significance of the Kronstadt Rebellion in 1921?

<p>It indicated deep-seated dissatisfaction with Bolshevik methods (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the main consequence of the labor conscription policy under War Communism?

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What was the primary goal of Stalin's collectivization policy?

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What was the result of the food requisitioning policy under War Communism?

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What was the primary cause of the stock market crash of 1929?

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What was the immediate economic effect of the stock market crash of 1929?

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What was the primary social consequence of the Great Depression?

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What was the main goals of the New Deal?

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What was the characteristic of the 1920s economy?

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What was the role of advertising in the 1920s?

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What was the effect of the stock market crash on industrial output?

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What was the context in which the Immigration Act of 1924 was passed?

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What was the primary focus of the First New Deal (1933-1935)?

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What was the significance of the Immigration Act of 1924?

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What was a key aspect of the Second New Deal (1935-1940)?

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What was the role of technology in shaping early 20th-century capitalism in the USA?

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What was the main objective of the Emergency Banking Relief Act (1933)?

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What was a criticism of the New Deal by business leaders?

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What was a key factor in the economic recovery of the United States during World War II?

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What was the outcome of the New Deal in terms of its impact on capitalism?

<p>It moved the economy towards a mixed economy where government and private enterprise play roles in regulating and sustaining economic activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the New Deal on the role of government in the economy?

<p>It significantly expanded the role of government in the economy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of the New Deal's creation of a safety net for workers?

<p>It created a dependency on government assistance, undermining the work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the New Deal on social security?

<p>It established a system of old-age benefits and unemployment insurance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was a key aspect of the National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act, 1935)?

<p>It strengthened the rights of labor unions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the increase in industrial production in the United States during World War II?

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What was the impact of the war effort on employment rates in the United States?

<p>The war effort created millions of jobs, drastically reducing unemployment rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Neutrality Acts in the United States?

<p>To allow trade with nations at war, as long as they paid cash and transported goods on their own ships (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 'Rosie the Riveter' figure during World War II?

<p>She represented the women who worked in traditional male roles during the war (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary consequence of the government's massive spending during World War II?

<p>Stimulated economic activity across various sectors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Samuel George Morton's research in the mid-1800s?

<p>He introduced the concept of racial hierarchies based on cranial capacity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of social Darwinism?

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What was the significance of the 'Cash and Carry' policy during World War II?

<p>It allowed trade with nations at war, as long as they paid cash and transported goods on their own ships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the transformative impact of World War II on the U.S. economy?

<p>It stimulated economic activity and effectively ended the Great Depression (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary area of research and development during World War II?

<p>Radar technology and jet engines (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Australian government's assimilation policies toward Indigenous Australians?

<p>To 'breed out' their Aboriginality over generations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of European settlement on Indigenous populations?

<p>It resulted in the spread of diseases to which Indigenous Australians had no immunity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the policies implemented by the Australian government towards Indigenous Australians in the 19th and 20th centuries?

<p>To eradicate Indigenous cultures and identities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1967 referendum in Australia?

<p>It recognized Indigenous Australians as citizens with full rights (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the concept used by British colonizers to justify the dispossession of Indigenous Australians from their lands?

<p>Terra nullius (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of measuring Indigenous Australians' skulls and body parts?

<p>To prove their supposed racial inferiority (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of government policies aimed at assimilation?

<p>The erosion of Indigenous languages and customs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the introduction of new diseases by Europeans on Indigenous populations?

<p>Significant declines in health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the 1967 referendum in Australia?

<p>It allowed the Commonwealth to make laws for Indigenous Australians and include them in the census (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 2008 formal apology to the Stolen Generations?

<p>It marked a significant step towards recognition and reconciliation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations by then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd?

<p>It marked a significant step towards reconciliation and recognition of past wrongs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of discriminatory policies on Indigenous Australians' socioeconomic conditions?

<p>They faced restricted access to services, education, and employment opportunities (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of eugenic thinking in Australia?

<p>Proving the racial inferiority of Indigenous Australians (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the racial theories positing the superiority of the European race in Australia?

<p>To justify the inhumane treatment and control of Indigenous populations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the dispossession of Indigenous Australians from their lands?

<p>It had both economic and cultural consequences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the social and economic policies implemented during the 19th and 20th centuries on Indigenous Australians?

<p>Ongoing cycles of poverty, poor health, and limited access to education (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the concept of terra nullius?

<p>It was used to justify the dispossession of Indigenous Australians from their lands (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the White Australia Policy?

<p>It limited immigration to those who could pass a dictation test in a European language (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of Francis Galton's concept of eugenics?

<p>To encourage the reproduction of people with desirable traits and discourage those with undesirable traits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the eugenics movement in the USA during the early 20th century?

<p>The restriction of immigration from non-European countries and the sterilization of thousands of people deemed 'unfit' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the contemporary scientific consensus on the concept of race?

<p>That race is a social construct without biological basis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the pseudoscientific ideas of race on Indigenous Australians during the 19th and 20th centuries?

<p>The systematic discrimination, dispossession, and cultural genocide of their communities (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Social Darwinism in justifying the treatment of Indigenous Australians?

<p>It suggested that some races were more evolved than others, justifying the belief that Indigenous Australians were a 'dying race' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the eugenic policies implemented in Australia during the early 20th century?

<p>To assimilate mixed-race children into white society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families in Australia?

<p>The destruction of Indigenous families and communities, leading to intergenerational trauma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the arrival of European settlers on Indigenous Australians?

<p>The severe disruption of their traditional lifestyles, economies, and governance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of eugenics in shaping government policies and legislation in Australia during the 20th century?

<p>It influenced the development of policies that aimed to assimilate Indigenous Australians into white society (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the misinformation and stereotypes perpetuated by Social Darwinism and eugenics?

<p>The perpetuation of harmful stereotypes and racist attitudes towards Indigenous Australians (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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