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Around 1900, European nations built up their military forces, formed alliances, and expanded their colonial holdings in their efforts to

A
force their enemies to start wars.
B
maintain a balance of power.
C
put a conscription system in place.
D
end the spirit of militarism.
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Read the message below from the Russian tsar to his cousin, the German kaiser.“An ignoble [not noble] war has been declared to a weak country. The indignation [outrage] in Russia shared fully by me is enormous. I foresee that very soon I shall be overwhelmed by the pressure forced upon me and be forced to take extreme measures which will lead to war. To try and avoid such a calamity as a European war I beg you in the name of our old friendship to do what you can to stop your allies from going too far.” - Telegram from Tsar Nicholas II to German Kaiser Wilhelm II, 1914Which of the following best describes the tsar’s message?

A
He worries that the coming war will be blamed on Russia.
B
He believes that warfare is immoral.
C
He complains about the pressures he is facing from Britain for war.
D
He fears Russia will be forced into war by forces outside his control.
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Which Enlightenment principle did Napolean adhere to?

A
A government that does not work for its people can be overthrown.
B
Unrestricted civil liberties are necessary to ensure progress in government.
C
The monarchy can play a significant role in a well-organized government.
D
People whose rights are not protected by their government will emigrate.
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The use of submarines during World War I resulted in

A
the sinking of passenger liners.
B
a quick end to the war.
C
the poisoning of water supplies.
D
greater support for air attacks.
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Which were provisions of the Open Door policy? Check all that apply.All foreign countries had to pay taxes equally.Foreign countries with spheres of influence in China were exempt from taxes.Only the Chinese government could collect tariffs on trade.Countries with a sphere of influence should maintain free access to their ports.The United States would oversee the continuance of the Open Door policy.

A
All foreign countries had to pay taxes equally.
B
Foreign countries with spheres of influence in China were exempt from taxes.
C
Only the Chinese government could collect tariffs on trade.
D
Countries with a sphere of influence should maintain free access to their ports.
E
The United States would oversee the continuance of the Open Door policy.
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How did improved transportation affect farming?

A
More people farmed because they could reach distant farmlands.
B
Fewer people farmed because they could travel to other jobs.
C
More people farmed because they could transport crops easily.
D
Fewer people farmed because railways destroyed farmlands.
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What was one economic factor that helped support industrialization in England?

A
Many workers were eager for jobs.
B
Wealthy landowners increased crop production.
C
British artisans produced many goods at home.
D
England had large deposits of iron.
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What ended the Boxer Rebellion?

A
Due to military reform, the Chinese crushed the rebellion.
B
Allied forces came in and crushed the rebellion.
C
The Boxers seized the palace at Beijing and took over.
D
The Qing Dynasty collapsed.
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Who was Giuseppe Garibaldi?

A
the first leader of Italy after unification
B
a leader who freed Italy from Austria
C
the leader of the group Young Italy
D
a nationalist leader of southern Italy
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What was the main cause of the Sino-Japanese War?

A
Japan wanted to add the island of Formosa to its territory.
B
Japan and China competed for influence in Korea.
C
China’s military became a threat to Japan.
D
China closed its ports to Japan.
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After the defeat of Russia, Japan focused on the expansion of its empire, beginning with

A
seizing Manchuria and eventually annexing it.
B
seizing the Korean peninsula and eventually annexing it.
C
seizing the Philippines as a protectorate.
D
seizing the island of Formosa as a protectorate.
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The most likely reason why Napoleon could be classified as an enlightened monarch was because

A
he declared himself an enlightened monarch.
B
he implemented certain enlightenment ideals.
C
the Pope blessed him as an enlightened monarch.
D
in comparison to his predecessor, he was enlightened.
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Advances in transportation during the Industrial Age changed the ways in which people

A
lived and worked.
B
worshipped in church.
C
wrote letters.
D
raised farm animals.
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Which is the best description of Napoleon Bonaparte?

A
He was an extraordinary soldier but not a good commander in chief.
B
He believed in some Enlightenment ideals but not in social reform.
C
He believed a return to the monarchy was the only thing to save France.
D
He refused to sign a peace treaty with the European powers at war’s end.
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Why did the Third Estate of France's population resent the Second Estate leading to conflict and revolution?

A
The Second Estate paid the least amount of taxes and had the most power.
B
The Second Estate was most influential due to their large population.
C
The Second Estate were members of the clergy and had access to the king.
D
The Second Estate controlled the most wealth and wanted to share it equally.
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The clergy comprised the wealthy First Estate, with members of noble descent in particular having a great deal of power. What was the source of the clergy’s wealth?

A
family money
B
tithes
C
donations from the king
D
savings from paying low taxes
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Adam Smith believed that fair prices for goods are determined in a capitalist system

A
through competition between businesses.
B
by government regulation of businesses.
C
by setting limits on imports and exports.
D
through competition between consumers.
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A
Nile
B
Congo
C
Zulu
D
Mbai
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In China, food shortages, corruption in government, and high rates of opium addiction led to

A
the Opium Wars.
B
the Taiping Rebellion.
C
the Boxer Rebellion.
D
the Open Door Policy.
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A
enclosed
B
common
C
under the control of the wealthy
D
highly efficient in crop production

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