Honors World History Test

What was the cottage industry?

Manufacturing that was carried out at home rather than in factories.

Why did the industrial revolution begin in England?

Large population of workers, extensive natural resources, expanding economy, political stability, and laws to protect new businesses.

What was factory work like?

Average of 14 hours a day, 6 days per week, with poorly fit factories leading to common injuries.

What were the social changes brought about by the Revolution?

Population growth and urbanization.

Describe the living conditions in the cities during the industrial revolution.

Women were paid less, faced dangerous conditions, and child labor was prevalent.

How did workers react to poor working conditions?

Women did low-paying jobs at home, leading to the creation of a movement called socialism.

What were the general motivations for imperialism?

Power, money, land, resources, and economics.

Why did France want to take over Vietnam?

To prevent any British movement into Vietnam.

Why might citizens prefer indirect rule over direct rule?

It made access to the region's natural resources easier.

Describe the reactions to colonial rule.

Many resented it.

What was Dr. Livingstone's goal in Africa?

To find a navigable river that would open Central Africa to European commerce and Christianity.

Describe Britain's interest in the Suez Canal.

It provided a vital shortcut for trading military transport to its Empire in India and the east.

What was the purpose of the Berlin Conference?

To regulate European colonization and trade in Africa and prevent conflict among European powers.

What were the causes of WWI?

Militarism, alliances, imperialism, and nationalism.

How did industrialization lead to the growth of militaries?

By enabling mass production of weapons and improving transport for troops and supplies.

What caused the stalemate in WWI?

Trench warfare.

What is the name of the territory that separated troops from each other?

No Man's Land.

Describe women's roles in the war effort during WWI.

They took on new roles such as working on farms, in factories, and as nurses.

What were the differences between the Western and Eastern fronts in WWI?

Western was trench warfare and stalemate; Eastern was more mobile with larger armies.

How did Germany feel about the treaties at the end of WWI?

Resentful and humiliated, viewing it as a dictated peace.

Explain the basics of the Treaty of Versailles.

It imposed terms on Germany including territorial concessions, military restrictions, and established the League of Nations.

What was the state of Germany after WWI?

In a state of economic depression, political instability, and national humiliation.

Who was the head of the Nazi Propaganda Ministry?

Joseph Goebbels.

What was Mein Kampf?

A 1925 autobiography by Adolf Hitler outlining his political ideology and future plans for Germany.

What were the first countries Hitler occupied?

Austria and Czechoslovakia.

Why did Japan seize Manchuria and north China?

To gain access to natural resources and expand territory.

Why did Truman choose to drop the atomic bombs?

To force an end to World War II and avoid a costly invasion of Japan.

What was the result of the atomic bombs?

Widespread destruction, immense loss of life, and Japan's unconditional surrender.

What caused the U.S. to enter WWII?

The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7th, 1941.

Why was the United Nations created?

To promote international cooperation, maintain peace and security, and prevent future global conflicts.

Describe the response of world leaders to the Jewish refugee crisis.

It was largely inadequate, with strict immigration rules or refusal of entry.

What was Hitler's Final Solution?

A Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people during World War II.

What was the purpose of the Nuremberg Trials?

To prosecute and punish Nazi war criminals for crimes against humanity.