Question 1

Briefly explain one example of why nationalism thrived in the period c. 1750-c. 1900.

Accepted Answer

The Spread on Enlightenment Ideas. 
This challenged traditional dynasties and monarchs and popularized democracy. 
The people and their opinions were taken into consideration and this fueled their nationalism.

Question 2

Briefly explain one way in which nationalist movements in Italy and Germany were similar in the period c. 1750-c. 1900.

Accepted Answer

They called for unif and were fragmented territories. 
They were a patchwork of smaller states, and sought to unite regions. Nats agreed that people who share identity belong in single state. Leaders created the German Empire and unified Kingdom of Italy

Question 3

Briefly explain one way in which ideas of revolutions in the Americas differed in the period c. 1750-c. 1900.

Accepted Answer

Amers replaced Euro colonial rule with republic while keeping the system, Haiti got rid of all Brit. 
Haiti Rev led to dismantling of French syst. and Amer Rev kept hierarch. sys.
Haitians focused on abolishing slavery, Amers wanted domestic indep.

Question 4

Briefly explain one nationalist movement in the Americas in the period 1750-1900.

Accepted Answer

American revolution: wanted freedom from British colonialist rule
Caused by tensions between americans and british colonists 
Tensions peaked because Britain imposed unfair tax debts on the colonies due to fighting in the french and indian war

Question 5

Briefly explain one nationalist movement in South Asia in the period 1750-1900.

Accepted Answer

Indian nonviolence movement led by Gandhi.
Challenged british rule by leading indian people to the arabian sea to collect salt
Demonstrated how organized nonviolent resistance was a key form of nationalism

Question 6

Briefly explain one nationalist movement in Africa in the period 1750-1900.

Accepted Answer

Urabi revolt in Egypt
Massive public and military rebellion against anglo-french domination of finances and resources
Directly challenged foreign control and attempted to establish a purely Egyptian state.

Question 7

Briefly explain one way that the development of propaganda or media influenced European society during WWI.

Accepted Answer

Develop of media during WWI influenced Europ society by demonizing opposing counts 
British “Your Country Needs You” poster=nationalist pride. British demonized French
counts use this way of propag to tide over their people to rise against opps

Question 8

Briefly explain one way that advances in war technologies affected the development of WWI. (This does NOT include strategies.)

Accepted Answer

Advances in war technologies affected the development of WWI by utilizing heavy artillery and auto weaps 
Mach gun made war deadlier and shaped conflict 
Armies could not advance due to auto infantry=had to dig elaborate trenches to survive stalemate

Question 9

Briefly explain one way the Paris Peace Conference left problems for Europe to confront.

Accepted Answer

Paris Peace Conf left problems for Europe by imposing the Treaty of Vers on Germ
The Treaty of Vers called for large financial repairs from Germ, which harbored anger from Germ.
The tensions built between Germany and Britain ultimately led to WWII.

Question 10

Briefly explain one piece of historical evidence that supports the argument that WWI caused WWII.

Accepted Answer

WWI caused WWII=nature of the Treaty of Vers at end of WWI
Forced Germ to accept blame, pay reparations, and surrender territory
Punishments crippled Germ + made resentment.  despair damaged nat pride=rise of Hitler and Nazi, leading directly to WWII.

Question 11

Briefly explain one continuity in the types of warfare OR technology used in WWI and WWII.

Accepted Answer

Ongoing reliance+advances of chem weaps+mach guns.
Utilized rapid-fire mach guns as standard+stockpiles of mustard gas
The continued mass manufacturing and integration of industrial-era weaps proved that the reliance on auto, casualty tech remained key

Question 12

Briefly explain one change in the types of warfare OR technology used in WWI and WWII.

Accepted Answer

Shift from trench warfare to mechanized strats.
WWI=trench lines+defense. WWII= Blitzkrieg, tanks, motorcycles, planes.
Transformed airplanes and tanks into the dominant, offensive drivers of rapid global warfare in WWII.

Question 13

Briefly explain one way in which US military and technological developments contributed to the beginning of the Cold War.

Accepted Answer

US milit and tech developments contributed to start of Cold War= triggered nuke arms race+distrust
US=temporary nuke monopoly+leverage
Stalin prioritized Soviet nuke prog=their own bomb. This locked both nations into a perm state of paranoia+rivalry.

Question 14

Briefly explain one way in which US military and technological developments contributed to the end of the Cold War.

Accepted Answer

US developments=end of Cold War by overwhelming USSR.
Reagan admin heavily increased defense spending=Strategic Defense Initiative
Pushed Soviet economy to bankruptcy, forcing USSR to pursue disarmament treats+reforms=destabilized the USSR.

Question 15

Briefly explain one way in which the Soviet Union contributed to its own collapse in 1991.

Accepted Answer

USSR= implemented polit+econ reforms that dismantled control of Comm party
Gorbachev introduced policies of polit openness to revitalize nation=allowed citizens to criticize gov+nationalist moves to organize= fracture of USSR

4 SAQs

Four short answer questions for history exam

Question	Answer
Briefly explain one example of why nationalism thrived in the period c. 1750-c. 1900.	The Spread on Enlightenment Ideas. This challenged traditional dynasties and monarchs and popularized democracy. The people and their opinions were taken into consideration and this fueled their nationalism.
Briefly explain one way in which nationalist movements in Italy and Germany were similar in the period c. 1750-c. 1900.	They called for unif and were fragmented territories. They were a patchwork of smaller states, and sought to unite regions. Nats agreed that people who share identity belong in single state. Leaders created the German Empire and unified Kingdom of Italy
Briefly explain one way in which ideas of revolutions in the Americas differed in the period c. 1750-c. 1900.	Amers replaced Euro colonial rule with republic while keeping the system, Haiti got rid of all Brit. Haiti Rev led to dismantling of French syst. and Amer Rev kept hierarch. sys. Haitians focused on abolishing slavery, Amers wanted domestic indep.
Briefly explain one nationalist movement in the Americas in the period 1750-1900.	American revolution: wanted freedom from British colonialist rule Caused by tensions between americans and british colonists Tensions peaked because Britain imposed unfair tax debts on the colonies due to fighting in the french and indian war
Briefly explain one nationalist movement in South Asia in the period 1750-1900.	Indian nonviolence movement led by Gandhi. Challenged british rule by leading indian people to the arabian sea to collect salt Demonstrated how organized nonviolent resistance was a key form of nationalism
Briefly explain one nationalist movement in Africa in the period 1750-1900.	Urabi revolt in Egypt Massive public and military rebellion against anglo-french domination of finances and resources Directly challenged foreign control and attempted to establish a purely Egyptian state.
Briefly explain one way that the development of propaganda or media influenced European society during WWI.	Develop of media during WWI influenced Europ society by demonizing opposing counts British “Your Country Needs You” poster=nationalist pride. British demonized French counts use this way of propag to tide over their people to rise against opps
Briefly explain one way that advances in war technologies affected the development of WWI. (This does NOT include strategies.)	Advances in war technologies affected the development of WWI by utilizing heavy artillery and auto weaps Mach gun made war deadlier and shaped conflict Armies could not advance due to auto infantry=had to dig elaborate trenches to survive stalemate
Briefly explain one way the Paris Peace Conference left problems for Europe to confront.	Paris Peace Conf left problems for Europe by imposing the Treaty of Vers on Germ The Treaty of Vers called for large financial repairs from Germ, which harbored anger from Germ. The tensions built between Germany and Britain ultimately led to WWII.
Briefly explain one piece of historical evidence that supports the argument that WWI caused WWII.	WWI caused WWII=nature of the Treaty of Vers at end of WWI Forced Germ to accept blame, pay reparations, and surrender territory Punishments crippled Germ + made resentment. despair damaged nat pride=rise of Hitler and Nazi, leading directly to WWII.
Briefly explain one continuity in the types of warfare OR technology used in WWI and WWII.	Ongoing reliance+advances of chem weaps+mach guns. Utilized rapid-fire mach guns as standard+stockpiles of mustard gas The continued mass manufacturing and integration of industrial-era weaps proved that the reliance on auto, casualty tech remained key
Briefly explain one change in the types of warfare OR technology used in WWI and WWII.	Shift from trench warfare to mechanized strats. WWI=trench lines+defense. WWII= Blitzkrieg, tanks, motorcycles, planes. Transformed airplanes and tanks into the dominant, offensive drivers of rapid global warfare in WWII.
Briefly explain one way in which US military and technological developments contributed to the beginning of the Cold War.	US milit and tech developments contributed to start of Cold War= triggered nuke arms race+distrust US=temporary nuke monopoly+leverage Stalin prioritized Soviet nuke prog=their own bomb. This locked both nations into a perm state of paranoia+rivalry.
Briefly explain one way in which US military and technological developments contributed to the end of the Cold War.	US developments=end of Cold War by overwhelming USSR. Reagan admin heavily increased defense spending=Strategic Defense Initiative Pushed Soviet economy to bankruptcy, forcing USSR to pursue disarmament treats+reforms=destabilized the USSR.
Briefly explain one way in which the Soviet Union contributed to its own collapse in 1991.	USSR= implemented polit+econ reforms that dismantled control of Comm party Gorbachev introduced policies of polit openness to revitalize nation=allowed citizens to criticize gov+nationalist moves to organize= fracture of USSR

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