Unit 7 (ap World) Flashcards
(26 cards)
What major global conflict occurred from 1914 to 1918?
World War I
True or False: The Treaty of Versailles officially ended World War II.
False
Fill in the blank: The period of economic downturn that followed World War I is known as the _____.
Great Depression
Which political ideology rose to prominence in Germany during the 1930s?
Fascism
What event is often cited as the start of World War II?
The invasion of Poland in 1939
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a key factor in the start of the Cold War? A) Economic competition B) Ideological differences C) Territorial disputes D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was the primary purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To aid in the economic recovery of European nations after World War II
True or False: The United Nations was established after World War II.
True
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Nikita Khrushchev
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a military alliance formed by the Soviet Union and its Eastern Bloc allies during the Cold War.
Warsaw Pact
What ideology does the term ‘Domino Theory’ relate to?
The spread of communism
Multiple Choice: Which conflict is often referred to as the ‘Forgotten War’? A) World War I B) Korean War C) Vietnam War D) Gulf War
B) Korean War
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall?
It symbolized the division between East and West during the Cold War.
True or False: The Vietnam War ended with a victory for the United States.
False
What movement sought to eliminate racial segregation and discrimination in the United States?
The Civil Rights Movement
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of protests and demonstrations in 1960s America advocating for civil rights.
Civil Rights Movement
Who was the first African American president of the United States?
Barack Obama
What was the primary goal of the feminist movement in the 20th century?
To achieve gender equality
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the end of apartheid in South Africa? A) The Sharpeville Massacre B) The election of Nelson Mandela C) The Soweto Uprising D) The formation of the African National Congress
B) The election of Nelson Mandela
What was the primary cause of the Gulf War in 1990-1991?
Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait
True or False: The European Union was created to promote economic and political integration among its member states.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a global organization established to promote international cooperation and prevent war.
United Nations
What was one effect of globalization in the late 20th century?
Increased economic interdependence among countries
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of the 9/11 attacks? A) The start of the Iraq War B) The end of the Cold War C) The establishment of the European Union D) None of the above
A) The start of the Iraq War
