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Example Question #791 : Political History
Which of these African countries did not experience large-scale civil war after independence?
Tanzania
Angola
Uganda
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Tanzania
After independence in 1961, Tanzania has remained relatively peaceful with no instances of large-scale civil conflict. It was involved in the invasion of Uganda and overthrow of Idi Amin but that represents an instance of interstate conflict not civil war. All the other countries listed have experienced at least one civil war since independence.
Example Question #792 : Political History
Who were the Allies (Allied Powers) during World War I?
Great Britain, Russia, and Japan
France, Great Britain, the United States, and Austria-Hungary
France, Great Britain, and Austria-Hungary
Great Britain, France, Russia, and the United States
Great Britain, France, Russia, and the United States
The Allied Powers are Great Britain, France, Russia, and the United States. Italy could also be included despite having been pledged to Germany (through a treaty) initially. The other options are incorrect because Austria-Hungary (Austro-Hungarian Empire at that time) was part of the Central Powers, which were against the Allies. Japan is incorrect as well because Japan was not involved in World War I.
Example Question #793 : Political History
What is not considered a cause of World War I?
Rapid Militarization in Germany
The Rise of Nationalism in the Baltics
German Invasion of France
Internal Political Issues in Germany
German Invasion of France
Though it could be argued that Germany was "posed" for war, they did not mobilize troops or invade France before the war began in 1914. Therefore, the "German Invasion of France" is an incorrect answer.
Each of the other options contributed to the eruption of war. Feelings of intense nationalism spread across the Baltic states. Slav nationalism was encouraged by Russia, but it scared Austria. The Austrian empire felt threatened by the Baltic region, after the Balkan Wars (1912-1913), because of the large Slav populations in the South. This caused Austria to align with Germany and contributed to the escalation and cause of the first world war. The rapid militarization in Germany also contributed to the breakout of the first world war as it posed a threat for surrounding countries. This militarization was influenced by colonial/imperialism desires that ultimately caused a naval/arms race between Germany and Britain. There were immense internal political issues in Germany, including but not limited to: economic issues, decline of the Kaiser's regime, and rise of social movements. Ultimately, all of these contributed to the cause of World War I.
Example Question #794 : Political History
Who were the Axis Powers during World War II?
Italy, Germany, Romania, and Austria
Germany, Japan, Russia, and Italy
Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria
Germany, Austria, and Italy
Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria
The Axis Powers refers the group of countries that were united together during World War II against the Allies.
The correct answer includes the full list of the Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, Hungary, Romania, and Bulgaria. Some might say that Austria would not count as one because it was considered a part of the Axis Powers because it was annexed by Germany in 1938. The other options are only partially correct, thus the full list is necessary to get this question right.
Example Question #795 : Political History
What is not considered a cause of the 1917 Russian Revolution?
Mass disapproval of the Czar
Massive issues facing the peasants, most prominently famine
The Czar abdicated and needed a successor
Succession of wars, including the Crimean War, Russo-Turkish War, and World War I
Rise of the working class who faced poor conditions
The Czar abdicated and needed a successor
The Russian Revolution in 1917 had many complex causes, some were deeply-rooted in society at the time whereas others were more immediate. Succession of wars, the rise of the working class, mass disapproval of the Czar, and issues facing peasants all contributed to the outbreak of the revolution; however, Czarism ended because of this revolution and wasn't a cause. The other answers are all direct causes to the growing discontentment of the Russian people that prompted a revolution.
Example Question #796 : Political History
When did the Cuban Missile Crisis happen?
September 1961
October 1962
October 1968
November 1967
October 1962
The Cuban Missile crisis was a 13-day confrontation or stalemate between the Soviet Union and the United States. This happened once Soviet missiles were found just 90 miles away from the US show. The Cuban Missile Crisis, also known as the October Crisis, was the closest point to escalating to full-scale nuclear war during the Cold War. It happened between October 14-28, 1962 during the Cold War.
Example Question #797 : Political History
What was not a consequence of World War II?
Escalation of the arms race
Creation of the League of Nations
An "iron curtain" dividing Europe
Loss of approximately 50-70 million civilian and military lives
Creation of the League of Nations
There were many results from the Second World War. Millions of lives were lost, but there were also immense political consequences. Europe was essentially divided across Germany (East versus West), and it was the "iron curtain." The East was under the influence of the Soviet Union whereas the West was influenced by the Allies. This created tension throughout the Cold War and enhanced other consequences from WWII especially for Germany.
The correct answer for this question is the "Creation of the League of Nations." The United Nations was created after the Second World War, whereas the League of Nations was a result of the First World War.
Example Question #798 : Political History
What was the "trigger" for onset of World War I?
France breaking a treaty with Germany
The assassination of the German Kaiser
Germany invading France
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
The correct answer is "the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand." The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in Sarajevo on June 28, 1914 is classified as the "trigger" of the war as it led to the ultimatum and eventual declaration of war. There were, however, many underlying causes of war, but the assassination of the Archduke is considered the most relevant single event to the onset of the conflict.
"Germany invading France" is incorrect because it should not be considered a trigger for the war. Germany invaded France as part of the Schlieffen Plan, which was in reaction to Russia mobilizing their troops on the Eastern front.
"France breaking a treaty with Germany" and the "assassination of the German Kaiser" are incorrect because they simply did not happen.
Example Question #799 : Political History
What was the official reason for the United States entering World War II?
Japanese aerial attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
German troops invading Poland
German U-boats sinking Lusitania
UK demand for aid after the Bombing of Britain
Japanese aerial attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
The correct answer is the Japanese aerial attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The United States had remained neutral, aiming to avoid entering another war, until Japan conducted these aerial strikes in 1941.
"German U-boats sinking Lusitania" is an incorrect answer because that event, though it did influence the United States' involvement, occurred during the First World War.
The Bombing of Britain did influence some United States' decision to enter because of being close allies; however, the US remained neutral throughout these desperate times in the UK.
Germany invaded Poland in 1939, but none of the Allies aided Poland in any military or aid way despite declaring war on Germany because of this action.
Example Question #800 : Political History
Since World War II, the conflict with the highest casualty toll in the world occurred in which of the following countries?
Vietnam
Iran
Democratic Republic of Congo
Rwanda
Iraq
Democratic Republic of Congo
The Second Congo War occurred between 1998 and 2003 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is estimated that 2.5 to 5.4 million people were killed in the conflict, making it more deadly than any conflict in the world since WWII.
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