the twentieth centuary Flashcards
(26 cards)
What major global conflict occurred from 1914 to 1918?
World War I
True or False: The Great Depression began in 1929.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a global conflict that lasted from 1939 to 1945.
World War II
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
What event marked the beginning of the Cold War?
The end of World War II and the differing ideologies of the USA and USSR
Which two countries were primarily involved in the Space Race?
United States and Soviet Union
What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a major civil rights leader in the 1960s? A) Martin Luther King Jr. B) Malcolm X C) Nelson Mandela D) Rosa Parks
C) Nelson Mandela
What significant event occurred on September 11, 2001, in the United States?
Terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon
True or False: The United Nations was established after World War II.
True
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
To aid the economic recovery of European nations after World War II
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism.
Containment
Which war was fought between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953?
Korean War
What movement sought to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?
Civil Rights Movement
Who was the first human to travel into space?
Yuri Gagarin
Multiple choice: What was the primary cause of the Cuban Missile Crisis? A) Economic sanctions B) Nuclear weapons C) Trade disputes D) Immigration policies
B) Nuclear weapons
What year did the Vietnam War officially end?
1975
True or False: The Cold War was characterized by direct military conflict between the USA and USSR.
False
What was the primary focus of the feminist movement in the 1960s and 1970s?
Gender equality and women’s rights
Fill in the blank: The ________ was a significant economic and political reform in China initiated by Deng Xiaoping in the late 1970s.
Reform and Opening-up policy
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Margaret Thatcher
What international agreement aimed to combat climate change was adopted in 1997?
Kyoto Protocol
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major technological advancement in the late 20th century? A) The telephone B) The television C) The internet D) The radio
C) The internet
What was the primary goal of the European Union when it was established?
To promote economic and political integration among European countries
