5. Summarize what took place in Nanking AND why it happened.
Read the excerpt from Chapter 5 of Wheels of Change. When Cambridge University in England decided to offer female students ful admission in 1897, the male students protested by hanging a figure of a woman on a bicycle in effigy. This detail provides historical context by showing a development in technology. development in politics. significant world event. significant viewpoint.
Both the Holodomor and Great Leap Forward have been characterized most by ethnic cleansing state policy leading to mass starvation extraordinarily rapid industrialization the final examples of imperialism
In 1802, the French people voted to keep Napoleon in power, giving him the right to serve for fifty years. choose his successor. share supreme power with the Pope. choose his replacement as First Consul.
What government actions seemed to spur a conservative movement in the 1970s? Enforcement of civil rights laws and policies Reinitiating the draft Cuban Missal Crises War with Germany
Who assisted Ronald Reagan in the Iran Contra Affair? Saddam Hussein Oliver North Daniel Ortega George Bush
Bush's war on drugs took steps to do all these EXCEPT sue drug users legalize drugs recall users' college loans perform random drug tests
What was one criticism of Reagan's economic policies regarding social programs? They increased urban funding They reduced benefits for middle-class families They cut deeply into aid for the poor while sparing upper-class benefits They expanded welfare
What was the Strategic Defense Initiative commonly called? Operation Shield Defense Dome Star Wars Sky Net
Which President officially called for a "war on drugs"? George Bush Ronald Reagan Jimmy Carter Gerald Ford
Which statement is NOT true of Congress during the Second World War? It abolished the job-creation programs of the New Deal era. It extended government subsidies to businesses. It reduced the budget for national planning. It showed strong support for strict regulations on businesses.
The advancement of the printed word was initially slowed because of shortages of paper and ink. an unwillingness of the public to accept mass -produced publications. a shortage of metal to make presses. the Dark Ages.
In Japan durig this period, real political power was largely held by: Elected citizens The military leaders Foreign governments Local governors
16. How did the Umayyads contribute to the spread of Islam?
Slavery became essential to the economy of the South. True False
Which statement best describes Presiden Johnson's plan for Reconstruction? Johnson's plan angered Democrats in Congress. Johnson's plan was similar to Lincoln's plan but stricter. Johnson's plan prohibited pardons for Confederates. Johnson's plan was more lenient on the South than Lincoln's plan.
Which statement best explains why the United States initially pursued a policy of neutrality at the beginning of World War I? The League of Nations required member nations to avoid military involvement. Congress had already declared support for the Central Powers. Many Americans supported isolationism and economic trade with both sides of the conflict. The United States lacked a modern military capable of fighting overseas.
How did militarism help cause World War I? Russia took the lead with recruitment sign-ups that instilled national pride. Naval spending in some countries caused economic shortages. An arms build-up in one country would force other countries to match the build-up. Germany and Britain looked for alliances to supplement gaps in their military.
4x Use the drop-down boxes to accurately complete the passage. 4x The Battle of Berlin marked the $\square $ and resulted in the $\square $ 1. This battle signaled the $\square $
Who was America's top general during the Korean War? A. Eisenhower B. MacArthur C. Schwarzkopf D. Patton
