Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM


Top Flashcards (Certified)
All Flashcards

AP World > Unit 7 (1900 - 2000) > Flashcards

Unit 7 (1900 - 2000) Flashcards

1
Q

World War 1

A

Began with the murder of Archduke Francis Ferdinand and Serbian nationalism. Social uprising and tensions against Austria-Hungary led to world conflict

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Central Powers (WW1)

A

Italy, Germany, Austria-Hungary

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Allied Powers (WW1)

A

Britain, France, Russia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Nationalism

A

Increased pride and support for one’s country, heightened by rivalries within wars

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Increased Social Tension leading to War

A

Increased strikes, trade unions and socialist support

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Western Front

A

Germany invades Belgium and Luxembourg in WW1, however German advance halted on Marne River… saving Paris

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Trench Warfare

A

Used by both German and British troops in WW1

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

WW1 Technology

A

Machine guns, barbed wire, poison gas and artillery

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Impacts of WW1 in Europe

A

High deaths, no winner on either side

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Russia in WW1

A

Nicholas 2 led a weak Russia and sparked peasant revolts which destroyed the Tsarist regime

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Impacts of WW1 on Italy

A

Social and Political Turmoil led to rise of Mussolini and dictatorship

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Social Impacts on European Home Fronts

A

Soldiers grow resentful to civilians at home and political leaders

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Political Impacts on European Home Fronts

A

In Germany, executive branches took over parliament, increased propaganda and censored media

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Gender Roles in Europe (WW1)

A

More women in the workforce, and they gained the right to vote

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Revolution in Europe (WW1)

A

pushed by leftist leaders and angry laborers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Russian Communist Revolution (1917)

A

Made commitment to workers not consumers
- Replacement of department stores with GUM

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

GUM

A

State universal store in Russia
- Advertised “everything for everybody”
- Had bad service and poor supply
- Replaced department stores in Russia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

Post WW1 Challenges

A
  • High death count
  • Low morale
  • Property Damage
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Post WW1 Art (Roaring 20s)

A

Modern architecture, musicians challenged norms, Cubist Movement (Ex: Picasso)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

Post WW1 Science (Roaring 20s)

A

Albert Einstein theories of relativity (physics)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

Post WW1 Gender Roles (Roaring 20s)

A

Women gained participation in popular culture partly due to consumerism
- Gained suffrage

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

Post WW1 Economics (Roaring 20s)

A

Agriculture and coal mining did not recover well
- US economy boomed

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

Henry Ford

A

assembly lines allowed higher effectiveness in the automobile market

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

US Isolation

A

Post WW1:
- Senate rejects Versailles Treaty
- US remains isolated

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Red Scare
US fear of communism - increased resistance to outside forces
26
Japan Between Wars
- High agricultural efficiency - political tension between military and government - voting rights were expanded to all men
27
Fascism
Authoritarian leaders push for devotion to nationalistic values
28
Benito Mussolini
Started "union for stuggle" in Italy - argued to replace capitalism and socialism - violently attacked rival political groups
29
Dissatisfaction with Italy (between wars)
- Labor unrest - government was indecisive - little territory gain after WW1
30
Causes of WW2 (Japan)
Gradual militarization despite politics - conflict with China over ruling Manchuria
31
Changes in Germany that led to Rise of Hitler
- Great Depression - Political Unrest
32
Winston Churchill
Warned of Hitler's ambitions
33
Japan vs. China Conflict
Control for Asia and territory like Manchuria
34
Axis Powers (WW2)
Germany, Japan, Russia
35
Allies (WW2)
United States, UK, France
36
Vichy
Center of Nazi puppet regime
37
Blitzkrieg
German strategy of rapid penetration into enemy territory
38
Technology used by Germany (WW2)
tanks, troops, aircrafts, bombers
39
Battle of Britain
Victory for the allies, led by Churchill
40
Causes of Globalization
New technology and policy decisions
41
Outliers of Globalization
US: economic participant, limited political involvement Japan + Germany: wanted their own economic systems Russia + China: pulled away culturally and economically
42
3 Post War Factors
1. Institutions (avoided conflicts and depression) 2. Technology (increased transportation and communication) 3. Relations (new participants in globalization)
43
United Nations
Formed in 1945 to create peace and diplomatic relations between nations, worked to aid human rights and intervene in conflict
44
International Monetary Fund
Intended to stabilize international currencies and provide loans
45
World Bank
Provided funds to encourage international economic development
46
Globalization Impacts
- Spread of fast food - Spread of International Cuisine - Spread of American Movies and TV - Sports Viewership - Fashion and Dress
47
Europe Post WW2
- Lots of refugees - increased chaos and social uprisings within colonies (Ex: France and Algeria)
48
The Cold War
War between US and Russia using advanced technology and conflict over political systems in colonies
49
Iron Curtain
Decision between free and communist societies in Europe
50
Marshall Plan
Economic loans from the US to Western nations to rebuild after the war
51
NATO
Under US leadership - Most of Western European nations and Canada
52
Warsaw Pact
Soviet policies - Eastern European nations
53
Impact of the Cold War
- More funding for militaries - Pushed for the rearmament of Germany - Scientific + military advancement
54
Resurgence of Western Europe
- Spread of liberal democracy - The Welfare state (Gov financially supports citizens) - Challenges to political stability
55
Party of Institutionalized Revolution (PRI)
Ruled Mexico before a national election ended their reign
56
Guatemala post WW2
Invaded by US due to fears of communist takeover
57
Cuba Post WW2
Fidel Castro opposed democratic constitution and then depended on Soviets to form his communist society
58
Five Year Plan
Implemented by Stalin during his ride and overall increased farm output - Gave bonuses to those who produced more coal and steel which incentivised increased agricultural production in Russia
59
Fire Bombing
New method of bombing introduced in WW2, bomb exploded then fired
60
Island Hopping
Technique used by the US in order to gain closer territory to Japan
61
Fascism
centralized authoritarian government that used tactics like propaganda, youth groups and strict discipline
62
Pan Asianism
Japanese belief that they needed to conquer all of Asia in order to save the from western influences
63
Rise of Hitler
Lack of centralized leadership and Germany and social unrest post WW1
64
Communist Revolution (Russia)
Ineffective ruling had people upset, radicalized working class, marxist ideology
65
Mao Zedong
Established communist society in China after the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty
66
Influenza Virus
Brought home by soldiers in WW1, led to a large number of deaths
67
Spanish Flu
Wiped out large populations

AP World (8 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions