Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The Mensheviks were a faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party, which emerged in 1903. The term "Menshevik" comes from the Russian word for "minority," as they were initially the minority faction within the party. The Mensheviks believed in a more gradual approach to achieving socialism, advocating for a broad-based coalition and working within the existing political system to bring about social and economic reforms. They were opposed to the more radical tactics of the Bolsheviks, who favored a more revolutionary and militant approach.

Who: The Mensheviks were a faction of the Russian Social Democratic Labour Party.

What: They believed in a more gradual approach to achieving socialism and advocated for a broad-based coalition.

Where: The Mensheviks were active in Russia, particularly during the early 20th century.

When: The Menshevik faction emerged in 1903 and was active during the lead-up to the Russian Revolution in 1917.

Why Important: The Mensheviks played a significant role in the political and ideological debates within the Russian revolutionary movement. Their more moderate approach to socialism and their willingness to work within the existing political system had a lasting impact on the development of socialist thought and practice. However, their opposition to the more radical tactics of the Bolsheviks ultimately led to their marginalization and defeat in the power struggle that followed the Russian Revolution.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Aleksandr Kerensky was a prominent political figure in Russia during the early 20th century. He was a key leader of the Russian Provisional Government following the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917.

Who: Aleksandr Kerensky was a Russian political leader.

What: He was a key figure in the Russian Provisional Government.

Where: He was active in Russia during the early 20th century.

When: He was prominent during the period following the abdication of Tsar Nicholas II in 1917.

Why Important: Aleksandr Kerensky is important because he played a significant role in the political upheaval and transition in Russia during this time, particularly during the Russian Revolution. He was a central figure in the attempt to establish a democratic government in Russia, and his actions and decisions had a major impact on the course of Russian history.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Tannenberg refers to the Battle of Tannenberg, which took place during World War I.

Who: The battle was fought between the Russian Empire and the German Empire, with commanders such as Paul von Hindenburg and Max Hoffmann leading the German forces, and Alexander Samsonov and Paul von Rennenkampf leading the Russian forces.

What: The Battle of Tannenberg was a significant military engagement that resulted in a decisive victory for the German Empire. It was a major defeat for the Russian Empire and had a significant impact on the Eastern Front of World War I.

Where: The battle took place near the town of Tannenberg in East Prussia, which is now part of Poland.

When: The battle occurred from August 26 to August 30, 1914.

Why Important: The Battle of Tannenberg was important because it demonstrated the effectiveness of German military strategy and leadership, and it severely weakened the Russian military's ability to continue fighting on the Eastern Front. The German victory at Tannenberg also boosted morale and had a significant impact on the course of the war.

Question 4

Which of the following would be least associated with Woodrow Wilson?

Accepted Answer

A)  The idea of establishing a League of Nations 
B)  Crushing the German war machine so it could never rise again 
C)  Following the principle of self-determination 
D)  Being undermined at Paris by the results of the congressional elections in 1918 
E)  The idea of "peace without victory" 
A)  The idea of establishing a League of Nations 
B)  Crushing the German war machine so it could never rise again 
C)  Following the principle of self-determination 
D)  Being undermined at Paris by the results of the congressional elections in 1918 
E)  The idea of "peace without victory"

Question 5

Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s).
  
-How did the nationality problem in Austria-Hungary contribute to the outbreak of World War 1?

Accepted Answer

The nationality problem in Austria-Hunga

Question 6

Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s).
  
-Discuss trench warfare during World War I with particular reference to the Western Front.

Accepted Answer

Trench warfare during World War I was a

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Lebensraum is a German term that transla

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The Bosnian crisis refers to a series of

Question 9

Which of the following statements does NOT describes how European nations viewed the reign and actions of Wilhelm II?

Accepted Answer

A)  Britain was concerned that Germany was a major trade rival. 
B)  German emphasis on colonial territory threatened England's colonial power 
C)  Wilhelm was set on having the greatest navy in the world overtaking England. 
D)  Europe saw Germany as the greatest potential in stopping the spread of communism. 
E)  France allied with Russia giving it potential military ability to surround Germany. 
A)  Britain was concerned that Germany was a major trade rival. 
B)  German emphasis on colonial territory threatened England's colonial power 
C)  Wilhelm was set on having the greatest navy in the world overtaking England. 
D)  Europe saw Germany as the greatest potential in stopping the spread of communism. 
E)  France allied with Russia giving it potential military ability to surround Germany.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT true in describing how nationalism fueled aggressive publics and nations?

Accepted Answer

A)  International organizations stressed self determination. 
B)  Popular press overheated public feelings toward national pride. 
C)  Colonialism was seen as essential to national image. 
D)  Enlightenment theories were seen as archaic. 
E)  Military conflicts were seen as an escape from the ordinary life. 
A)  International organizations stressed self determination. 
B)  Popular press overheated public feelings toward national pride. 
C)  Colonialism was seen as essential to national image. 
D)  Enlightenment theories were seen as archaic. 
E)  Military conflicts were seen as an escape from the ordinary life.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The Dardanelles is a narrow strait in no

Question 12

The act that ensured British entrance into the war was

Accepted Answer

A)  the German invasion of Belgium. 
B)  the German invasion of the Netherlands. 
C)  Russian mobilization. 
D)  the surprise German submarine attack on the British fleet at Scapa Flow. 
E)  the German invasion of France. 
A)  the German invasion of Belgium. 
B)  the German invasion of the Netherlands. 
C)  Russian mobilization. 
D)  the surprise German submarine attack on the British fleet at Scapa Flow. 
E)  the German invasion of France.

Question 13

All of the following are major causes for World War One EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Russian humiliation during the Bosnian Crisis and Balkan War 
B)  Austria's need for a strong military alliance to deal with the Southern Slavs. 
C)  A bored population who saw war as glorious and exciting. 
D)  The aggressive actions of Otto von Bismarck. 
E)  Military alliances. 
A)  Russian humiliation during the Bosnian Crisis and Balkan War 
B)  Austria's need for a strong military alliance to deal with the Southern Slavs. 
C)  A bored population who saw war as glorious and exciting. 
D)  The aggressive actions of Otto von Bismarck. 
E)  Military alliances.

Question 14

When WWI started, Lenin was living in ​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Germany. 
B)  ​Switzerland. 
C)  ​Russia. 
D)  ​United States. 
E)  ​France. 
A)  ​Germany. 
B)  ​Switzerland. 
C)  ​Russia. 
D)  ​United States. 
E)  ​France.

Question 15

German troops marched into Belgium in 1914

Accepted Answer

A)  to get control of Belgium ports. 
B)  to commandeer the railroad system. 
C)  to carry out part of a military plan to envelop the French. 
D)  because Belgium had honored its alliances and had declared war on Germany. 
E)  to attack Holland. 
A)  to get control of Belgium ports. 
B)  to commandeer the railroad system. 
C)  to carry out part of a military plan to envelop the French. 
D)  because Belgium had honored its alliances and had declared war on Germany. 
E)  to attack Holland.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Greater Serbia refers to the concept of

Question 17

The Fourteen Points referred to

Accepted Answer

A)  the main aspects of the treaty of Brest-Litovsk. 
B)  President Wilson's declaration of peace settlement goals. 
C)  Germany's explanation of why it needed to resume unrestricted submarine warfare. 
D)  the American denunciation of the blockade against Germany. 
E)  the French program for peace in Europe after World War I. 
A)  the main aspects of the treaty of Brest-Litovsk. 
B)  President Wilson's declaration of peace settlement goals. 
C)  Germany's explanation of why it needed to resume unrestricted submarine warfare. 
D)  the American denunciation of the blockade against Germany. 
E)  the French program for peace in Europe after World War I.

Question 18

The Provisional Government in Russia was most aligned with

Accepted Answer

A)  ​liberal-democrats. 
B)  ​Marxists. 
C)  ​monarchists. 
D)  ​anarchists. 
E)  ​Bolsheviks. 
A)  ​liberal-democrats. 
B)  ​Marxists. 
C)  ​monarchists. 
D)  ​anarchists. 
E)  ​Bolsheviks.

Question 19

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  After 1870, Bismarck was uninterested in more territory for the German Empire. 
B)  For Bismarck, the isolation of France was paramount. 
C)  Bismarck thought a war between Austria and Russia would benefit Germany by weakening archrivals. 
D)  Bismarck wanted to moderate tensions between Austria and Russia. 
E)  Bismarck forged complex alliances. 
A)  After 1870, Bismarck was uninterested in more territory for the German Empire. 
B)  For Bismarck, the isolation of France was paramount. 
C)  Bismarck thought a war between Austria and Russia would benefit Germany by weakening archrivals. 
D)  Bismarck wanted to moderate tensions between Austria and Russia. 
E)  Bismarck forged complex alliances.

Question 20

Each of the following is correct except

Accepted Answer

A)  American security could be jeopardized by German domination of Western Europe. 
B)  the United States was the principal supplier for Britain during the war. 
C)  Woodrow Wilson believed that the United States must enter the war. 
D)  unrestricted submarine warfare prompted the American entrance into the war. 
E)  Americans had little concern for a loss of prestige if the United States didn't enter the war in 1917. 
A)  American security could be jeopardized by German domination of Western Europe. 
B)  the United States was the principal supplier for Britain during the war. 
C)  Woodrow Wilson believed that the United States must enter the war. 
D)  unrestricted submarine warfare prompted the American entrance into the war. 
E)  Americans had little concern for a loss of prestige if the United States didn't enter the war in 1917.

Exam 18: World War I: the West in Despair

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

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

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

Which of the following would be least associated with Woodrow Wilson?

Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s). -How did the nationality problem in Austria-Hungary contribute to the outbreak of World War 1?

Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s). -Discuss trench warfare during World War I with particular reference to the Western Front.

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

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

Which of the following statements does NOT describes how European nations viewed the reign and actions of Wilhelm II?

Which of the following is NOT true in describing how nationalism fueled aggressive publics and nations?

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

The act that ensured British entrance into the war was

All of the following are major causes for World War One EXCEPT

When WWI started, Lenin was living in ​

German troops marched into Belgium in 1914

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

The Fourteen Points referred to

The Provisional Government in Russia was most aligned with

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Each of the following is correct except

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

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

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

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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