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Hist Chapt 17 Test

World Studies - Chapter 17 Test Terms

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There are many theories about the causes of WWI, including ____________, imperialism, and __________ __________. militarism, rival alliances
By signing the _____________ __________, Bismarck and Russia agreed to defend one another. Reinsurance Treaty
__________ __________ was a strong opponent of religion and declared atheism was vital. Vladimir Lenin
___________ following WWI often reflected the despair and emptiness of modern life. literature
Of all the countries to which the United States loaned money during WWI, only _______ country actually repaid its debt. one
Franklin D. roosevelt's government programs spent billions and created temporary jobs, but never solved the _____________ _____________. unemployment problem
________ signed a treaty with Germany and took Russia out of WWI. Lenin
The _____________ became a radical party in Russia. Bolsheviks
The ____________ sought social and political change through peaceful methods. Mensheviks
America's declaration of war of ____________ became one of the turning points in WWI. Germany
Before WWI, Russia sought to dominate the _________ region. Balkan
__________ was the largest producer of chemical prior to WWI. Germany
The ___________ ________ called for the Germans to send forces west through the neutral country of Belgium Schlieffen Plan
__________ is when two armies fight each other without major gains on either side. stalemate
A __________ war is a war in which all the resources of a country are devoted to destroying the enemy. complete
Who pioneered work in radioactive matter? Pierre & Marie Curie
_________________ ended WWI and made Germany pay for war damages The Treaty of Versilles
The ________ __________ government was formed in Germany after WWI. Weimar Republic
The Washington Naval Conference's participants agreed to limit the number of their ___________. warships
Those who agreed to settle disputes by negotiation rather than by war signed the ___________________. Kellogg-Briand Pact
Leader of the Nazi party Hitler
Russia's first dictator Lenin
American president who created federal agencies Roosevelt
the Father of Modern Physices Einstein
Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong
Struggled to unite China through the Kuomintang Party Ferdinand
Fascist leader of Italy Mussolini
Russia's second dictator Stalin
France and Britain established a friendly agreement known as the ____________________. Entente Cordiale
The _________________ was an agreement between Britain, Russia, and France. Tripe Entente
Russia's defeats at the hands of the Germans resulted in the collapse of its ______________________. central government
The Treaty of Versailles blamed ___________ for the war and took away its ____________. Germany, colonies
__________ military developed a strong influence during the Meiji Restoration. Japan's
The ____________________ Act on American trade resulted in the devastation of the American economy. Smoot-Hawley Tariff
On June 28, 1914, a Bosnian radical assassinated ______________________. Archduke Francis Ferdinand
The Balkans were called the _____________ of Europe because any spark of war in this region could ignite a major war throughout Europe. powder keg
___________ was brought into the war on the Allied side when Germany broke a treaty by invading neutral Belgium. Britain
What nation supported the Allies during WWI, but turned to a dictatorship after the war? Russia
Who made the first military move in WWI? Germany
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