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Soldiers wore gas masks during World War I to protect themselves fromA. chemical weapons.B. disease in the trenches.C. barbed wire injuries.D. harsh winter weather on the eastern front.
How did the Geneva Accords affect independence movements in Asia?A. They officially ended British colonial rule in Southeast Asia.B. They officially ended French colonial rule in Southeast Asia.C. They unified different regions to form the country of Vietnam.D. They forced Laos and Cambodia to remain European colonies.
What was a long-term effect of the bubonic plague on Europe?A. It led to reduced scientific study.B. It caused numerous religious conflicts.C. It caused widespread poverty and famine.D. It led to the development of a middle class.
Which statement best describes climate change?A. It is a short-term occurrence.B. It is linked to a rise in natural disasters.C. It has occurred only since the 1950s.D. It is an abnormal occurrence.
In their alliance with Poland before World War II, what did France and Great Britain agree to do?A. stop the spread of communism in PolandB. continue to rule over parts of PolandC. give up their land in PolandD. defend Poland if attacked
Read the passage.86. Again: "Why does not the pope, whose wealth is to-day greater than the riches of the richest, build just this one church of St. Peter with his own money, rather than with the money of poor believers?"-The 95 Theses,Martin LutherHow did this passage influence the Protestant Reformation?A. It led the pope to accept Luther's ideas.B. It caused people to lose their faith in God.C. It moved Protestants to build simpler churches than Catholics.D. It inspired people to challenge practices within the Catholic Church.
Which statement best describes why Japan invaded Manchuria?A. The military launched the invasion to gain new land and resources.B. The military launched the attack to grow the population of the country.C. The military wanted to prevent the rise of nationalism across China.D. The military wanted revenge for the assassination of Inukai Tsuyoshi.
Social media helps businesses reach a wider audience by allowing them toA. identify the consumers who are most likely to buy their product.B. identify the consumers who are most likely to rate their product.C. use different ideas to create new devices and methods.D. spend less time competing with other companies for customers.
The map shows the Columbian Exchange.What resource from the Americas was introduced to Europe as part of trade during the 1500s?A. carrotsB. lettuceC. onionsD. tomatoes
What was one resource Portugal hoped to find through exploration?A. goldB. saltC. fursD. crops
Which country funded Christopher Columbus's expedition?A. FranceB. ItalyC. PortugalD. Spain
How did England's large population affect its ability to industrialize?A. The increased population led to food shortages nationwide.B. The increased population meant there were not enough jobs.C. The increased population meant there was a larger labor force.D. The increased population led to an increase in small farms.
Which countries had successful revolutions that helped inspire the Haitian rebellion for independence?A. United States and FranceB. Colombia and VenezuelaC. France and SpainD. Spain and Portugal
How was the Nazi empire organized?
A policy in which a strong nation seeks to dominate other countries poitically, socially, and economically.
Who started with the central powers but left to join the allies
US and USSR had the same assumptions regarding what is necessary for National Security
It was Kennan's intent to promote global containment policy to resist communist expansion everywhere
By 1948, US/GB/F planned to consolidate 3 sectors into W German state
Norway, Sweden, and Denmark did NOT see moral equivalence between the US and the USSR