History Flashcards
(27 cards)
What year did World War I begin?
1914
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles ended World War I.
True
Fill in the blank: The main axis powers in World War II were Germany, Italy, and ______.
Japan
Which event is commonly seen as the spark that ignited World War I?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand
Multiple Choice: Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II? A) Stalin B) Lenin C) Trotsky
A) Stalin
What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To aid in the economic recovery of European countries after World War II
True or False: The Cold War was a direct military conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
False
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall?
It symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War.
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a period of heightened political tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.
Cold War
Multiple Choice: Which of the following events occurred first? A) Korean War B) Vietnam War C) Cuban Missile Crisis
A) Korean War
What was the main goal of the United Nations when it was established?
To promote international cooperation and prevent future conflicts.
True or False: The League of Nations was successful in preventing World War II.
False
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Fill in the blank: The Declaration of Independence was adopted in the year ______.
1776
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
The 13th Amendment
Multiple Choice: What was the primary cause of the American Civil War? A) Taxation B) Slavery C) States’ Rights
B) Slavery
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of 1929
True or False: The United States entered World War I in 1917.
True
Who was the British Prime Minister during World War II?
Winston Churchill
Fill in the blank: The ______ was a series of trials held to prosecute Nazi war criminals after World War II.
Nuremberg Trials
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It declared the freedom of all slaves in Confederate-held territory.
Multiple Choice: Which country was NOT a part of the Axis Powers? A) Germany B) France C) Italy
B) France
What was the main focus of the Women’s Suffrage Movement?
To secure the right to vote for women.
True or False: The Boston Tea Party was a protest against British taxation.
True