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Who were the Blackshirts?

A
supporters of Mussolini’s ideology
B
citizens who opposed Mussolini
C
wealthy Italian industrialists and army officers
D
members of the Italian secret police
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Who were the Blackshirts?

A
citizens who opposed Mussolini
B
members of the Italian secret police
C
wealthy Italian industrialists and army officers
D
supporters of Mussolini’s ideology
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When did the military establish an authoritarian government in Japan?

A
just before the Great Depression
B
after the Great Depression
C
during the Great Depression
D
long before the Great Depression
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How did Benito Mussolini attempt to increase Italy’s power?

A
by seizing control of new land
B
by creating new jobs and industries
C
by forging alliances with African nations
D
by spreading his ideology through Europe
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When did the military establish an authoritarian government in Japan?

A
during the Great Depression
B
just before the Great Depression
C
long before the Great Depression
D
after the Great Depression
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Who was Francisco Franco?

A
the Republican leader in Spain
B
the Blackshirts’ leader in Italy
C
the fascist dictator of Spain
D
Mussolini’s successor in Italy
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When did the military establish an authoritarian government in Japan?

A
after the Great Depression
B
long before the Great Depression
C
just before the Great Depression
D
during the Great Depression
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What is the most likely reason that Emperor Hirohito remained head of state when military leaders took power in Japan?

A
Military leaders respected Hirohito for leading Japan in the right direction.
B
Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.
C
Hirohito refused to step down despite pressure from military leaders.
D
Hirohito was an important symbol of democracy to the Japanese people.
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In the Spanish Civil War, the Republicans represented the

A
democratically elected government.
B
conservatives revolting against fascists.
C
fascists brought to power by the military.
D
communist party revolutionaries.
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Why did Japanese soldiers kill so many civilians in Nanjing, China?

A
Civilians attacked the soldiers first, and then the soldiers retaliated.
B
Commanders encouraged their soldiers to be as brutal as possible.
C
Chinese forces were closing in, so the soldiers took desperate measures.
D
Soldiers were inexperienced at fighting and panicked under pressure.
31

What happened when Spain’s government could not overcome social and economic problems during the Great Depression?

A
The army led a rebellion against the government.
B
Citizen groups revolted against the government.
C
A new leader seized control from the military rulers.
D
The head of the government gave his resignation.
32

What is the most likely reason that Emperor Hirohito remained head of state when military leaders took power in Japan?

A
Military leaders respected Hirohito for leading Japan in the right direction.
B
Hirohito refused to step down despite pressure from military leaders.
C
Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.
D
Hirohito was an important symbol of democracy to the Japanese people.
33

What was Benito Mussolini’s attitude toward personal liberties?

A
The state should decide which personal liberties were needed.
B
Personal liberties were an individual matter.
C
Individuals and the state should agree on personal liberties.
D
There should not be any personal liberties.
34

What is the most likely reason that Emperor Hirohito remained head of state when military leaders took power in Japan?

A
Hirohito refused to step down despite pressure from military leaders.
B
Hirohito was an important symbol of democracy to the Japanese people.
C
Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.
D
Military leaders respected Hirohito for leading Japan in the right direction.
35

What happened when Spain’s government could not overcome social and economic problems during the Great Depression?

A
The army led a rebellion against the government.
B
A new leader seized control from the military rulers.
C
The head of the government gave his resignation.
D
Citizen groups revolted against the government.
36

Why did Japanese soldiers kill so many civilians in Nanjing, China?

A
Civilians attacked the soldiers first, and then the soldiers retaliated.
B
Soldiers were inexperienced at fighting and panicked under pressure.
C
Chinese forces were closing in, so the soldiers took desperate measures.
D
Commanders encouraged their soldiers to be as brutal as possible.
37

What was Benito Mussolini’s attitude toward personal liberties?

A
The state should decide which personal liberties were needed.
B
There should not be any personal liberties.
C
Individuals and the state should agree on personal liberties.
D
Personal liberties were an individual matter.
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Who was Francisco Franco?

A
the Blackshirts’ leader in Italy
B
the fascist dictator of Spain
C
Mussolini’s successor in Italy
D
the Republican leader in Spain

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