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When Benito Mussolini came into power, he promised to

A
solve Italy’s economic problems.
B
abolish totalitarian government.
C
prevent violence and terrorism.
D
introduce new social programs for Italy.
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Who fought on the side of the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War?

A
anti-communist groups
B
fascist rebel troops
C
a professional army
D
international volunteers
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How were the governments of Japan and Italy similar in the 1930s? Select two answers.Both were headed by groups of military leaders.Both used extreme nationalism to win support.Both were supported by citizen armies.Both began programs of aggressive expansion.Both were known as militarist governments.

A
Both were headed by groups of military leaders.
B
Both used extreme nationalism to win support.
C
Both were supported by citizen armies.
D
Both began programs of aggressive expansion.
E
Both were known as militarist governments.
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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
Hirohito refused to step down despite pressure from military leaders.
B
Military leaders wanted to maintain the illusion of a single powerful leader.
C
Hirohito was an important symbol of democracy to the Japanese people.
D
Military leaders respected Hirohito for leading Japan in the right direction.
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How did Benito Mussolini attempt to increase Italy’s power?

A
by creating new jobs and industries
B
by forging alliances with African nations
C
by seizing control of new land
D
by spreading his ideology through Europe
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What actions characterize authoritarian governments? Select three answers.Leaders often seize power by illegitimate means.All citizens prosper under the government.Citizens support the government’s official ideology.A single leader or a very powerful group rules.Leaders refuse to tolerate dissenting views.

A
Leaders often seize power by illegitimate means.
B
All citizens prosper under the government.
C
Citizens support the government’s official ideology.
D
A single leader or a very powerful group rules.
E
Leaders refuse to tolerate dissenting views.
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What is the most likely reason that Italy and Germany supported the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War?

A
Italy and Germany hoped to take over Spanish territory after the war.
B
Italy and Germany wanted to keep Spain from gaining power.
C
Italy and Germany opposed overthrowing the existing government.
D
Italy and Germany wanted to promote the spread of fascism.
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Why did Japanese soldiers kill so many civilians in Nanjing, China?

A
Commanders encouraged their soldiers to be as brutal as possible.
B
Civilians attacked the soldiers first, and then the soldiers retaliated.
C
Soldiers were inexperienced at fighting and panicked under pressure.
D
Chinese forces were closing in, so the soldiers took desperate measures.
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What happened when Spain’s government could not overcome social and economic problems during the Great Depression?

A
Citizen groups revolted against the government.
B
The head of the government gave his resignation.
C
A new leader seized control from the military rulers.
D
The army led a rebellion against the government.
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How does a totalitarian government differ from most authoritarian governments?

A
It is less involved in people’s lives.
B
It is more democratic.
C
It is more extreme and rigid.
D
It is less powerful.

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