Question 1

Emmeline Pankhurst advocated the pursuit of women's suffrage by

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A)  cases brought in the British court system. 
B)  education and self improvement of women. 
C)  demonstrations and disruptions in the House of Commons. 
D)  appeals to the British population in the press. 
E)  appeals to religious orders to speak from the pulpit. 
A)  cases brought in the British court system. 
B)  education and self improvement of women. 
C)  demonstrations and disruptions in the House of Commons. 
D)  appeals to the British population in the press. 
E)  appeals to religious orders to speak from the pulpit. C

Question 2

Historians call the second half of the nineteenth century the Second Industrial Revolution because of the

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A)  surge for liberalism. 
B)  surge of socialism. 
C)  increase in the speed and scale of economic and social transformation. 
D)  surge for nationalism. 
E)  surge of conservatism. 
A)  surge for liberalism. 
B)  surge of socialism. 
C)  increase in the speed and scale of economic and social transformation. 
D)  surge for nationalism. 
E)  surge of conservatism. C

Question 3

Please use this outline map of the world to answer the question(s).
  
-What is meant by Volkish thought and how did it influence pre World War I Germany?

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Volkish thought refers to a nationalist and romantic ideology that emerged in Germany in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It emphasized the importance of the German Volk, or people, and sought to revive and preserve Germanic culture, traditions, and folklore. Volkish thinkers believed in the superiority of the Germanic race and promoted the idea of a racially pure and unified German nation.

This ideology influenced pre-World War I Germany in several ways. Firstly, it contributed to the rise of German nationalism and a sense of national identity, which was particularly important as Germany had only been unified as a nation in 1871. Volkish thought also played a role in shaping the cultural and artistic movements of the time, such as the German Romantic movement and the Jugendstil (or Art Nouveau) movement.

Furthermore, Volkish thought had a significant impact on the political landscape of pre-World War I Germany. It provided a foundation for the development of the völkisch movement, which encompassed various right-wing and nationalist groups that sought to promote the interests of the German people. These groups often espoused anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant views, and their influence contributed to the growth of xenophobia and racial tensions in Germany.

Overall, Volkish thought had a profound influence on pre-World War I Germany, shaping its cultural, political, and social landscape in ways that would have lasting consequences for the country and the world.

Question 4

​Which of these statements is NOT accurate?

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A)  ​Europe has a long tradition of anti-Semitism dating back to the Middle Ages. 
B)  The Protocols of the Elders of Zion was a rabidly anti-Jewish forgery but widely circulated in Europe. 
C)  ​Politicians in France, Romania and Austria blamed Jews for the problems in their countries. 
D)  ​Volkish thought portrayed the Jews as foreign intruders. 
E)  ​By 1900, the Jewish population in Germany had grown to a quarter of all German citizens. 
A)  ​Europe has a long tradition of anti-Semitism dating back to the Middle Ages. 
B)  The Protocols of the Elders of Zion was a rabidly anti-Jewish forgery but widely circulated in Europe. 
C)  ​Politicians in France, Romania and Austria blamed Jews for the problems in their countries. 
D)  ​Volkish thought portrayed the Jews as foreign intruders. 
E)  ​By 1900, the Jewish population in Germany had grown to a quarter of all German citizens.

Question 5

Revolutionary changes that furthered the growth of industry included the railroad, diesel engines, the assembly and

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A)  telegraph 
B)  satellites 
C)  preliminary computers 
D)  robotics 
E)  solar energy. 
A)  telegraph 
B)  satellites 
C)  preliminary computers 
D)  robotics 
E)  solar energy.

Question 6

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Dreyfus Affair

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The Dreyfus Affair was a political scand

Question 7

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Russo-Japanese War

Accepted Answer

The Russo-Japanese War was a military co

Question 8

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Open Door Policy

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The Open Door Policy was a diplomatic in

Question 9

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Boer War

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The Boer War, also known as the South Af

Question 10

Each of the following is a type of European control of another part of the world except

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A)  outright annexation. 
B)  dual control. 
C)  protectorate. 
D)  sphere of influence. 
E)  colonization. 
A)  outright annexation. 
B)  dual control. 
C)  protectorate. 
D)  sphere of influence. 
E)  colonization.

Question 11

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Adolphe Thiers

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Adolphe Thiers was a French statesman an

Question 12

The British did all the following in India except

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A)  built a modern railroad and communications system. 
B)  appointed a native governor general to govern on behalf of Britain. 
C)  developed agriculture and industry to meet the needs of the world market. 
D)  established a civil service of 4000 Europeans and half a million Indians. 
E)  introduced Western medical practice. 
A)  built a modern railroad and communications system. 
B)  appointed a native governor general to govern on behalf of Britain. 
C)  developed agriculture and industry to meet the needs of the world market. 
D)  established a civil service of 4000 Europeans and half a million Indians. 
E)  introduced Western medical practice.

Question 13

Please use this outline map of the world to answer the question(s).
  
-How was it very clear that the new state of Germany would be less than liberal? What checks did the government lack that might have remedied the situation?

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The new state of Germany was very clear

Question 14

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The battle and massacre at Omdurman followed the death of __________

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A)  Herbert Kitchener 
B)  Cecil Rhodes 
C)  Charles Gordon 
D)  Paul Kruger 
E)  Sir Charles McCarthy 
A)  Herbert Kitchener 
B)  Cecil Rhodes 
C)  Charles Gordon 
D)  Paul Kruger 
E)  Sir Charles McCarthy

Question 15

Which of the following novelists pointed out that the Europeans were moral barbarians?

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A)  Victor Hugo 
B)  Charles Dickens 
C)  Rudyard Kipling 
D)  Joseph Conrad 
E)  Leo Tolstoy 
A)  Victor Hugo 
B)  Charles Dickens 
C)  Rudyard Kipling 
D)  Joseph Conrad 
E)  Leo Tolstoy

Question 16

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Meiji regime

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The Meiji regime refers to the period of

Question 17

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Third Republic

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The Third Republic refers to the period

Question 18

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important?
-Kulturkampf

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Kulturkampf was a term used to describe

Question 19

Which of the following describes Bismarck's influence on liberal and democratic elements in Germany?

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A)  Protestants were persecuted. 
B)  Socialists gained seats in the national parliament. 
C)  Unions were ruled legal. 
D)  Democracy widened all levels of government. 
E)  Generally, Germans accepted the restrictions as important to the security of the nation. 
A)  Protestants were persecuted. 
B)  Socialists gained seats in the national parliament. 
C)  Unions were ruled legal. 
D)  Democracy widened all levels of government. 
E)  Generally, Germans accepted the restrictions as important to the security of the nation.

Question 20

Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s).
  
-On a map of Europe, designate at least five cities that had 100,000 or more inhabitants between 1800 and 1900.

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On a map of Europe, five citie

Exam 16: Europe in the Late Nineteenth Century: Modernization, Nationalism, Imperialism

Emmeline Pankhurst advocated the pursuit of women's suffrage by

Historians call the second half of the nineteenth century the Second Industrial Revolution because of the

Please use this outline map of the world to answer the question(s). -What is meant by Volkish thought and how did it influence pre World War I Germany?

​Which of these statements is NOT accurate?

Revolutionary changes that furthered the growth of industry included the railroad, diesel engines, the assembly and

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Dreyfus Affair

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Russo-Japanese War

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Open Door Policy

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Boer War

Each of the following is a type of European control of another part of the world except

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Adolphe Thiers

The British did all the following in India except

Please use this outline map of the world to answer the question(s). -How was it very clear that the new state of Germany would be less than liberal? What checks did the government lack that might have remedied the situation?

​ ​ The battle and massacre at Omdurman followed the death of __________

Which of the following novelists pointed out that the Europeans were moral barbarians?

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Meiji regime

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Third Republic

Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? -Kulturkampf

Which of the following describes Bismarck's influence on liberal and democratic elements in Germany?

Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s). -On a map of Europe, designate at least five cities that had 100,000 or more inhabitants between 1800 and 1900.

The Ancient Near East: the First Civilizations

The Hebrews: a New View of God and the Individual

The Greeks: From Myth to Reason

Rome: From City-State to World Empire

Early Christianity: a World Religion

The Rise of Europe: Fusion of Classical, Christian, and Germanic Traditions

The Flowering and Dissolution of Medieval Civilization

Transition to the Modern Age: Renaissance and Reformation

Political and Economic Transformation: National States, Overseas Expansion, Commercial Revolution

Intellectual Transformation: the Scientific Revolution and the Age of Enlightenment

The Era of the French Revolution: Affirmation of Liberty and Equality

The Industrial Revolution: the Transformation of Society

Thought and Culture in the Early Nineteenth Century

Surge of Liberalism and Nationalism: Revolution, Counterrevolution, and Unification

Thought and Culture in the Mid-Nineteenth Century: Realism, Positivism, Darwinism, and Social Criticism

Modern Consciousness: New Views of Nature, Human Nature, and the Arts

World War I: the West in Despair

An Era of Totalitarianism

World War 2: Western Civilization in the Balance

Europe After World War 2: Recovery and Realignment, 1945-1989

The Troubled Present

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Which of these statements is NOT accurate?

The battle and massacre at Omdurman followed the death of __________