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How was the rebellion in Spain different from that in Italy?

A
The Spanish rebellion did not result in an authoritarian government.
B
Spain was not in economic or social turmoil when the rebellion occurred.
C
The new Spanish ruler seized power without popular support from citizens.
D
Spain’s military leaders did not fully support the new Spanish ruler.
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In the Spanish Civil War, the Republicans represented the

A
conservatives revolting against fascists.
B
democratically elected government.
C
communist party revolutionaries.
D
fascists brought to power by the military.
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Who were the Blackshirts?

A
supporters of Mussolini’s ideology
B
members of the Italian secret police
C
citizens who opposed Mussolini
D
wealthy Italian industrialists and army officers
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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
Chinese forces were closing in, so the soldiers took desperate measures.
C
Civilians attacked the soldiers first, and then the soldiers retaliated.
D
Soldiers were inexperienced at fighting and panicked under pressure.
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What happened when Spain’s government could not overcome social and economic problems during the Great Depression?

A
A new leader seized control from the military rulers.
B
The head of the government gave his resignation.
C
Citizen groups revolted against the government.
D
The army led a rebellion against the government.
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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 was an important symbol of democracy to the Japanese people.
D
Hirohito refused to step down despite pressure from military leaders.
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When did the military establish an authoritarian government in Japan?

A
just before the Great Depression
B
during the Great Depression
C
after 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 forging alliances with African nations
B
by spreading his ideology through Europe
C
by seizing control of new land
D
by creating new jobs and industries
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Who was Francisco Franco?

A
the Blackshirts’ leader in Italy
B
Mussolini’s successor in Italy
C
the fascist dictator of Spain
D
the Republican leader in Spain
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What was Benito Mussolini’s attitude toward personal liberties?

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

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