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From Imperialism to World War II

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    important events and ideas from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including Imperialism, Nationalism, the Second Industrial Revolution, Armed Peace, and the World Wars.
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  • The expansion of European powers in the 19th century was called:
    Feudalism
    Imperialism
    Colonialism
    Liberalism
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  • The 19th century was described as the century of:
    Exploration
    Imperialist expantion
    Scientific discoveries
    Democracy
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  • Which country led imperial expansion during the 19th century?
    Spain
    France
    Japan
    England
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  • The period between 1870 and 1914 was known as:
    Great Depression
    New Imperialism
    Enlightenment
    Cold War
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  • What did European powers want from their colonies?
    Peace treaties
    Religion and culture
    Raw materials and cheap labor
    Weapons and soldiers
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  • What does the term nation refer to?
    A system of trade
    A large empire
    A group of people with common origin, language, and culture
    A single ruler over many lands
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  • What ideology defended national identity and belonging?
    Colonialism
    Nationalism
    Communism
    Capitalism
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  • Nationalism became important for:
    The rise of slavery
    The creation of nation-states
    The spread of religion
    The fall of monarchies
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  • Which new energy sources appeared during the Second Industrial Revolution?
    Electricity and oil
    Wind and water
    Gas and coal
    Solar and steam
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  • Which countries became great industrial powers in the Second Industrial Revolution?
    China, India, and Japan
    Spain, Italy, and Portugal
    Germany, the United States, and France
    Russia, Mexico, and Canada
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  • The period before World War I, when European countries armed themselves, was called:
    Cold War
    Pax Romana
    Great Depression
    Armed Peace
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  • World War I began in:
    1918
    1939
    1910
    1914
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  • The fragile economy after World War I caused the rise of:
    Socialist and labor movements
    Colonies
    Liberal revolutions
    Monarchies
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  • World War II started in:
    1929
    1945
    1939
    1918
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  • The 20th century was marked by scientific advances in:
    Engineering, medicine, chemistry, and physics
    Poetry, art, and music
    Politics and religion
    Agriculture and fishing
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