Hochberg Portion

Below are topics specifically covered in Mr.Hochberg’s class and may be similar to and/or based on items listed above for the BUSD portion. Review the spring semester by referring to your Unit 5-8 assignments and previous quizzes and exams

What were  the 4 MAIN causes of the Great War?

The 4 main causes of the Great War were militarism, imperialism, nationalism, and alliances.

Which regional event/situation triggered the MAIN causes of the Great War?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggered the main causes of the Great War.

What is propaganda and how was it used in WWI?

Propaganda was one-sided information used to gain support from citizens.

Describe the role that women played on the home front and war front.

On the home front, women took on men’s jobs. On the war front, women were nurses.

Why was the Treaty of Versailles “a peace” not built to last? 

The Treaty of Versailles was "a peace" not built to last because it imposed harsh penalties on Germany, leading to resentment and a desire for revenge.

What was the Armenian Genocide? Which extremist government carried out the genocide?

The Armenian Genocide was the mass killing of Armenians carried out by the Ottoman Empire.

Define: Pan-Turkism.

Pan-Turkism is an ideology that aims to unite all Turkish-speaking people into one nation-state.

What was the main focus of The Promise?

The main focus of The Promise was to raise awareness about the Armenian Genocide.

What was the key reason for Russia dropping out of WWI?

Russia dropped out of WWI due to the Bolshevik/Russian Revolution.

What was the Bolshevik/Russian Revolution? 

The Bolshevik/Russian Revolution was a revolution in which the Bolshevik Party, led by Vladimir Lenin, overthrew the Russian monarchy and established the world's first socialist state.

How was Animal Farm an example (allegory) of the Russian Revolution?

Animal Farm is an allegory of the Russian Revolution, with the animals representing different classes and characters in the revolution, and the story mirroring the rise and corruption of the Soviet Union under Stalin's leadership.

Define: totalitarianism.

Totalitarianism is a political system in which the government has complete control and citizens have little to no rights or freedoms.

What was the main purpose of Stalin’s Great Purges in the Soviet Union?

The main purpose of Stalin's Great Purges was to eliminate political opposition.

What was the primary purpose of the Five Year Plans and the collectivization movement  in the Soviet Union?

The primary purpose of the Five Year Plans and collectivization was to industrialize and modernize the Soviet economy.

What are the main similarities and differences between fascism and communism?

Fascism focuses on country and individual wealth, while communism focuses on equal sharing of resources. Both strict governments.

What are similarities and differences between the types of government systems in pre-WWII Germany (Hitler), Italy (Mussolini), and Russia (Stalin)?

All three countries had authoritarian dictators (Hitler, Mussolini, and Stalin), but Germany focused on racial superiority, Italy on nationalism, and Russia on communism.

Describe the impact of global economic depression in the 1930’s.

The global economic depression of the 1930s led to widespread unemployment, poverty, and political instability.

Describe how Germany's economic crisis  helped lead to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis.

Germany's economic crisis helped lead to the rise of Hitler and the Nazis by creating desperation for a leader.

How did Italy and Japan both attempt to deal with the economic crisis of the 1930’s in their nations?

Italy and Japan tried to fix their economic crisis in the 1930s by becoming more militaristic, expanding their territories, and controlling their economies.

Define appeasement and identify at least one example of its use in the 1930’s. (Hint: Appeacement)

Appeasement is the policy of giving in to an aggressor's demands to avoid conflict. Example: Britain and France's appeasement of Hitler's demands at the Munich Conference

What German action finally provoked a declaration of war (WWII) from France and Britain?

Germany's invasion of Poland, finally provoked a declaration of war from France and Britain.

Explain the Nazi-Soviet Non Aggression Pact (Hint: Hitler was fronting and Stalin was stalling)

The Nazi-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact was a temporary agreement between Hitler and Stalin to avoid conflict, but Hitler had no intention of upholding it.

What was the impact of the Nuremberg Laws on Germany’s Jewish population?

The Nuremberg Laws stripped Jews of their citizenship and prohibited intermarriage between Jews and non-Jews.

What happened on Kristallnacht and how was it a dress rehearsal for the Holocaust?

Kristallnacht was a wave of violent attacks against Jewish communities , which was a dress rehearsal for the Holocaust

What was the Holocaust?

The Holocaust was a genocide during World War II in which millions of Jews and other people were killed by the Nazi regime and its collaborators.

What was the reason for such high civilian death rates in Poland during WWII? (Hint: #25)

High civilian death rates in Poland during WWII were due to the country's location between Germany and the Soviet Union.

What justification/reasons were given for using the atomic bombs on Japan to end WWII?

The use of atomic bombs on Japan was justified as a means to save American lives by avoiding a invasion by Japan.

What were the two main topics of focus in The Imitation Game? 

The two main topics of focus in The Imitation Game are breaking Enigma code and Alan’s struggles as a gay man.

What is capitalism? Which nation, the United States or Soviet Union, followed this system?

Capitalism is an economic system where private individuals and businesses own and operate industries. The United States followed this system.

What is socialism? Which nation, the United States or Soviet Union, followed this system?

Socialism is an economic system where the government controls and regulates industries. The Soviet Union followed this system.

Define: communism

Communism is a political and economic system where all property and resources are owned by the community as a whole.

Define: containment

Containment refers to the US strategy of preventing the spread of communism during the Cold War.

Define: brinkmanship

Brinkmanship refers to the practice of pushing a situation to the edge of conflict, but not going over.

Define: detente

Detente refers to a relaxation of tensions between nations, especially between the US and USSR during the Cold War.

Define: mutually assured destruction

Mutually Assured Destruction refers to the idea that both sides in a conflict have enough nuclear weapons to destroy each other, making war unthinkable.

Define: domino theory

The Domino Theory suggested that if one country fell to communism, other countries would also fall like dominoes.

Which nation occupied many  Eastern European countries  following WWII?

The Soviet Union occupied many Eastern European countries following WWII.

What was the arms race and space race between the USA and USSR?

The arms race and space race were competitions between the USA and USSR to develop and stockpile weapons and space technology.

Which side, the Communists or Nationalists won control of mainland China in 1949?

The Communists won control of mainland China in 1949.

Why was the Berlin Wall built by the East Germans/Soviets?

The Berlin Wall was built by the East Germans/Soviets to keep their citizens from fleeing to the West.

Be able to identify the “fall”of the Berlin Wall.

The Berlin Wall "fell", when the East German government allowed East Germans to travel to the West.

Define Cult of Personality and be able to identify the Cult of Personality around Chinese communist leader Mao Zedong. 

A Cult of Personality is when a leader's image and ideas are promoted to create a sense of all knowing and powerful, like a hero or god. Mao Zedong portrayed himself as this, to the Chinese people.

Define Civil Disobedience and describe how Mohandas Gandhi used it to achieve the independence of India.

Civil Disobedience is refusing to obey laws or rules to protest or bring attention to an issue, often used in nonviolent resistance.

Mohandas Gandhi used Civil Disobedience, like marches and boycotts, to challenge British rule and gain independence for India.

What was the purpose of the United Nations’ Declaration of Human Rights?

The United Nations' Declaration of Human Rights sets out basic rights and freedoms that every person should have, regardless of their country or culture.

What is the purpose of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals? (SDGs)

The UN's Sustainable Development Goals aim to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all.