AP World History Modern Flashcards: Shifting Power After 1900

Study Shifting Power After 1900 in AP World History Modern with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What was the economic plan that sought to stabilize post-WWII Germany?

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ANSWER

Marshall Plan. U.S. aid rebuilt Western European economies to resist communism.

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This deck focuses on Shifting Power After 1900, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP World History Modern.

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After 1900, global power shifted as the United States and the Soviet Union emerged from World War II with unmatched military capacity and competing ideologies. In many regions, proxy conflicts and aid programs replaced direct colonial rule, while international institutions tried to manage security and development. Which statement best describes how the Cold War contributed to changing political authority in formerly colonized regions?
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