Which of the following best explains why there were long-term economic consequences to World War I?(1 point)
Responses
The damage and demand for reparations were both so large that it took decades to recover.
The damage and demand for reparations were both so large that it took decades to recover.
The conflict was so destructive that those involved wanted to make sure it was not forgotten.
The conflict was so destructive that those involved wanted to make sure it was not forgotten.
Creating new countries such as Poland and taking territory away from others took money and time.
Creating new countries such as Poland and taking territory away from others took money and time.
More than nine million men died in military service, as well as ten million civilians.
The damage and demand for reparations were both so large that it took decades to recover.
Which of the following best explains why the Great Depression spread to Britain?(1 point)
Responses
the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the credit system
the harsh terms of the Treaty of Versailles and the credit system
a decline in the shipping industry and a reliance on German reparations
a decline in the shipping industry and a reliance on German reparations
a dramatic drop in American purchases of luxury items and overproduction
a dramatic drop in American purchases of luxury items and overproduction
an increase in demand for luxury goods and underconsumption
a decline in the shipping industry and a reliance on German reparations
Compare the actions that Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini used to grow their totalitarian authority. (1 point)
Responses
Hitler invaded neighboring countries, but Mussolini and Stalin were not interested in expansion.
Hitler invaded neighboring countries, but Mussolini and Stalin were not interested in expansion.
Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all forcibly assumed state control of privately owned land.
Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all forcibly assumed state control of privately owned land.
Stalin and Mussolini forcibly silenced political opponents through public trials and prison camps, but Hitler did not.
Stalin and Mussolini forcibly silenced political opponents through public trials and prison camps, but Hitler did not.
Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all ignored the effects of the Great Depression in their respective countries.
Stalin, Hitler, and Mussolini all forcibly assumed state control of privately owned land.
Stalin and Mussolini forcibly silenced political opponents through public trials and prison camps, but Hitler did not.
How was Lenin’s Cult of Personality created?(1 point)
Responses
through a fusion of communism and dictatorship
through a fusion of communism and dictatorship
through a fusion of ideology and civil war
through a fusion of ideology and civil war
through a fusion of violence and writing
through a fusion of violence and writing
through a fusion of religious and political ritual
through a fusion of ideology and civil war
Which statement connects the European imperialists’ rule to the growth of nationalism movements after World War I?(1 point)
Responses
The U.S. Congress rejected the Versailles Peace Treaty, which led to the growth of nationalism after World War I.
The U.S. Congress rejected the Versailles Peace Treaty, which led to the growth of nationalism after World War I.
The resignation of French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau led to the growth of nationalism after World War I.
The resignation of French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau led to the growth of nationalism after World War I.
The Versailles agreement and the mandate system led to the growth of nationalism after World War I.
The Versailles agreement and the mandate system led to the growth of nationalism after World War I.
The resignation of British Prime Minister David Lloyd George led to the growth of nationalism after World War I.
The Versailles agreement and the mandate system led to the growth of nationalism after World War I.
What is one way Adolf Hitler maintained control over the German people?(1 point)
Responses
through rearming the country
through rearming the country
through expanding German territory
through expanding German territory
through democratic elections
through democratic elections
through the secret police
through the secret police