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Judging from the text, what were some of the reasons for the recovery of economic prosperity and political stability in Western Europe after World War II?

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Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s).

-On a blank map of Europe, trace the borders of the countries of Europe immediately following World War II clearly showing the boundaries between the East and new Soviet block

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Most major historical events have multiple causes. Judging from the text, what were some of the causes of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Communist party's monopoly on political power in 1991?

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​ Polish citizens resisted Soviet rule after WWII for all of the following reasons except

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A)  ​historic memories of being under Russian rule before WWI.
B)  ​Soviet invasion of eastern Poland in 1939
C)  ​assisting Germans round up Jewish Poles in 1939.
D)  ​strong Catholic traditions challenged atheistic communism. ​
E)  ​massacring thousands of Polish officers during the war.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 6

Which of the following statements is TRUE in regard to the war in Korea?

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A)  The United States sent troops to Korea when the United Nations refused to assist South Korea. ​
B)  For the Americans, the action in Korea was an extension of the policy of containment.
C)  The war in Korea began when Chinese troops crossed into South Korea.
D)  As a result of the war, North and South Korea are governed by the United Nations.
E)  Russian troops became an important factor in holding back United Nation attacks on the North.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

How was European colonialism affected by World War Two?

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A)  Fearing the spread of communism, European controls were increased and often oppressive.
B)  The World War Two slogan of self-determinism was not applied to African and Asian colonies.
C)  European colonial powers, exhausted from World War Two, had little strength or resources left for colonial rule.
D)  Independence in Africa led to the continent being the new frontier of democracy.
E)  Algeria is the one European colony still under European control.F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

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 Pol Pot

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Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s).

-How did European and Western powers deal with the revived calls for independence from their colonial holdings after World War II?

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After World War II, European and Western...

Question 10

General Charles de Gaulle may be associated with each of the following except

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A)  leading the free French forces in World War II.
B)  pursuing friendly policies with African states.
C)  establishing a government with a strong executive authority.
D)  attempting to revise the constitution to his liking.
E)  insisting that France be admitted to NATO.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Following World War II, Britain

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A)  retained its position as one of the superpowers.
B)  quickly granted independence to its colonies in Africa.
C)  extended government control over the economy.
D)  witnessed very conservative parties managing the government.
E)  was among the richest nations in the West.F) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 12

François Mitterrand's career involved

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A)  maintaining the Gaullist tradition.
B)  abandoning the Gaullist perspective in government.
C)  working with the Green Peace party to end nuclear power in France.
D)  leading the opposition party, but not participation in government.
E)  opposition to European unity.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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Talk about
-Lech Walesa​

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Lech Wałęsa is a Polish statesman, dissi...

Question 14

​ Which country was NOT an original member of NATO?

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A)  ​Canada
B)  ​France
C)  ​Iceland
D)  ​Spain
E)  ​ItalyF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

What was the cause of student and worker riots in the streets of Paris in 1968?

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A)  The demand that France join the European Community.
B)  The call for Algerian independence.
C)  The demand that France join NATO.
D)  Demands for educational justice reforms.
E)  The call for de Gaulle's resignation.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C)

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How did the United States react during the early years of the cold war? According to the authors of your text, did the United States have cause for concern?

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 Warsaw Pact

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Was Gorbachev trying to reform communism or end it? Explain.

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Gorbachev was trying to reform communism...

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 Fidel Castro

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Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? 
 Truman Doctrine

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Exam 14: Europe After World War II: Recovery and Realignment, 1945-1989

Which of the following statements is TRUE in regard to the war in Korea?

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Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s). -How did European and Western powers deal with the revived calls for independence from their colonial holdings after World War II?

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Talk about -Lech Walesa​

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General Charles de Gaulle may be associated with each of the following except

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​ Which country was NOT an original member of NATO?

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Judging from the text, what were some of the reasons for the recovery of economic prosperity and political stability in Western Europe after World War II?

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Following World War II, Britain

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Was Gorbachev trying to reform communism or end it? Explain.

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How did the United States react during the early years of the cold war? According to the authors of your text, did the United States have cause for concern?

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Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Truman Doctrine

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Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Warsaw Pact

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Most major historical events have multiple causes. Judging from the text, what were some of the causes of the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Communist party's monopoly on political power in 1991?

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Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Pol Pot

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Key Terms Instructions: Please define the following key terms. Show Who? What? Where? When? Why Important? Ho Chi Minh

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How was European colonialism affected by World War Two?

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What was the cause of student and worker riots in the streets of Paris in 1968?

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Please use this outline map of Europe to answer the question(s). -On a blank map of Europe, trace the borders of the countries of Europe immediately following World War II clearly showing the boundaries between the East and new Soviet block

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François Mitterrand's career involved

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​ Polish citizens resisted Soviet rule after WWII for all of the following reasons except

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