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HistoryWestern Civilization/European HistoryThe Western ExperiencePractice Set 2464
HistoryWestern Civilization/European HistoryThe Western ExperiencePractice Set 2464The Nightmare: World War Ii
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Question 1
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Between 1939 and the U.S.entry into the war in 1941, the Germans occupied
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most of France, most of the Balkans, and all of Scandinavia.
the Low Countries, Spain, and the Balkans.
most of the Balkans, most of France, Denmark, Norway, and the Low Countries.
Denmark, Norway, Spain, and most of France.
Spain, France, and Great Britain.
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Question 2
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In 1942 the tide of World War II began to turn in favor of the Allies because
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of the huge costs of the campaign in Russia.
landing of Allied forces in France diverted German resources from the Eastern front.
Germany had to divide its war effort in order to give aid to Japan.
the German people were losing faith in the war effort.
of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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Question 3
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What role did the United States play in the European conflict before December 7, 1941?
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totally isolationist
fully committed military ally
supplier of loans and war materials to the Allies
leader of the Allied forces
supporter of the Communist regime of the Soviet Union
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Question 4
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Which is NOT a reason why the Nazi regime ultimately lost the war?
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Nazi atrocities sparked resistance movements throughout the conquered territories.
Nazi policies of extermination diverted resources from the war.
Among the first nations to mobilize totally for war, the German people were exhausted sooner.
American productivity surpassed anything Germany and her allies could match.
The Nazis alienated the peoples they conquered.
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Question 5
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Following the ouster of Mussolini, Italy
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was more firmly entrenched in the German camp.
welcomed Nazi forces of occupation.
had peace within her borders.
joined the Allied side.
negotiated neutral status.
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Question 6
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The decision of the United States to give the fight against Germany priority over the war in Asia
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acknowledged the bonds of Western culture.
acknowledged the importance of European industrial power.
recognized the possibility that Soviet Russia might not survive without help.
both acknowledged the bonds of Western culture and recognized the possibility that Soviet Russia might not survive without help.
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Question 7
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The last offensive mounted by the Germans was
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the Battle of the Bulge.
the invasion of Italy.
Crimea.
Normandy.
Sicily.
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Question 8
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The Big Three were
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Russia, Britain, and France.
Japan, Germany, and Italy.
Germany, Poland, and Austria.
Russia, Britain, and the U.S.
Italy, Ethiopia, and Spain.
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Question 9
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Before 1950, European recovery was hindered by
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millions of refugees from Eastern Europe flooding into the Soviet Union.
unwillingness of Europeans to hunt out fascist collaborators.
massive destruction of factories and transport systems.
U.S.reluctance to advance aid for recovery.
communist economic plans.
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Question 10
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The efforts to root out fascism after the war included
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summary executions.
the Nuremberg trials.
public prosecutions.
both the Nuremberg trials and public prosecutions.
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Question 11
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The International Monetary Fund and the precursor to the World Bank were created to
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administer the funds allocated by the Marshall Plan.
prevent inflation.
organize food and medical relief supplies.
supervise the maintenance of the peace.
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Question 12
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In Yugoslavia, Marshal Tito
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acquiesced to Soviet demands.
broke with Western allies.
resisted Soviet directives.
took Soviet direction on foreign and domestic policies.
both acquiesced to Soviet demands and broke with Western allies.
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Question 13
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President Harry Truman
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helped outline the future of Germany and peace terms for Japan at the Potsdam meetings.
brought the U.S.into war with the Soviet Union.
proclaimed U.S.willingness to commit American troops to UN military actions.
warned the Soviet Union not to take Czechoslovakia.
intended to stimulate Europe's postwar economic recovery.
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Question 14
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Which area did NOT gain independence from European control before 1950?
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India
Burma
Indonesia
French Indochina
Sri Lanka
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Question 15
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The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union
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was held in check by the fact that the Soviets did not have atomic weapons until the late 1950s.
found the U.S.'s only allies, France and Britain, wishing to remain neutral.
began in Europe but quickly moved to confrontation throughout the world.
was characterized by a major commitment of Soviet land forces in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
was isolated behind the Iron Curtain.
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Question 16
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Which best describes the role of Western European governments in the economy as those countries recovered from World War II?
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minimal government activity as the free market was allowed to develop
government responsibility for welfare, but minimal activity in business
governments slow to pursue welfare legislation, while actively encouraging business
governments responsible for welfare policies and working with large business to direct economic development
the privatization of most national industries and banking
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Question 17
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Among the issues faced by the government of the fourth French Republic was
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instability.
class conflict.
cold war polarization.
de Gaulle.
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Question 18
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The Soviet Union controlled the nations of
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Estonia.
Latvia.
Romania.
Poland.
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Question 19
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Discuss the policy of appeasement.Why was it so hard for the democratic governments of Europe to respond to Hitler's foreign policy initiatives?
Question 20
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