17 Questions
What is the main goal of civil disobedience?
To force concessions from the government
What is the term for the transfer of a privately owned company to a government-controlled industry?
Nationalization
What is the term for a strong sense of love and loyalty towards one's own country?
Nationalism
What is the term for a penalty or restriction imposed by one country on another?
Economic sanction
What is the term for a violent conflict within a country fought by organized groups to take power or change government policies?
Civil war
What is the term for the mass extermination of a particular group of people?
Genocide
What was the main concern that led to the overthrow of Allende's government in Chile?
The failure of economic policies leading to instability
What is a characteristic of a revolution that unifies people from multiple classes?
Shared motivation
What event marked the beginning of the Quiet Revolution in Quebec?
The election of Jean Lesage as premier of Quebec
What is a common consequence of economic instability and political polarization?
The collapse of democratic governments
What is a characteristic of dissident elites that can lead to radical change?
Wealth, power, and education
What was the result of the coup d'état in Chile on September 11th, 1973?
The emergence of General Pinochet as dictator
What was the goal of the KMT during the Chinese Civil War?
To preserve the Republic of China and its democratic institutions
What was a major factor in the CCP's victory in the Chinese Civil War?
Mao Zedong's effective leadership
What event is often cited as the immediate cause of World War I?
The Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What was a major weakness of the KMT during the Chinese Civil War?
Internal weakness, such as inflation and dissatisfaction
What was the outcome of the Chinese Civil War?
The CCP won and the KMT fled to Taiwan
Test your knowledge of key terms related to government, politics, and social change. This quiz covers definitions of civil disobedience, coup d'état, revolution, and more.
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