nationalism. 1. the coup d'etat of eighteen brumaire (december 2, 1851) led to the fall of the...

Nationalism

1. The coup d'etat of eighteen Brumaire 1. The coup d'etat of eighteen Brumaire (December 2, 1851) led to the fall of the (December 2, 1851) led to the fall of the Second Republic and his recognition as Second Republic and his recognition as

emperor of France:emperor of France:

A. Archduke MaximilianB. Louis NapoleonC. Adolphe ThiersD. Marshal MacMahon

2. Which of the following was NOT an 2. Which of the following was NOT an achievement of the Second Empire?achievement of the Second Empire?A. France's rise as Europe's

leading producer of iron and steel

B. extensive programs of urban renewal

C. financial support by the state of private investments

D. the expansion of railroads and industrial developments

3. The foreign adventures of the Emperor Napoleon III involved the French people in

conflicts in all of the following EXCEPT:A. MexicoB. RussiaC. South AmericaD. Italy

3. The foreign adventures of the Emperor Napoleon III involved the French people in

conflicts in all of the following EXCEPT:A. MexicoB. RussiaC. South

AmericaD. Italy

6. The success of Napoleon III's system was based on all of the following

EXCEPT A. a successful foreign

policy.B. economic

intervention.C. close attention to

electoral politics.D. sensitivity to public

opinion.

France and the Third Republic

68. The French Third Republic urged young teachers to marry for all of the following

reasons EXCEPT A. to provide a contrast to

the celibate nuns and priests who had dominated primary education.

B. the belief that married couples could cope with potential isolation in provincial France.

C. to appease Catholic criticism of the secular schools and teachers.

D. the hope that these women would set a good example.

69. All of the following were important factors in the stability of

the Third Republic in France EXCEPT

A. the abolition of trade unions.

B. sweeping educational reform.

C. colonial expansion.D. the skill and

moderation of political leaders in the early years of the republic.

69. All of the following were important factors in the stability of

the Third Republic in France EXCEPT

A. the abolition of trade unions.

B. sweeping educational reform.

C. colonial expansion.D. the skill and moderation of

political leaders in the early years of the republic.

72. Which of the following was an accurate 72. Which of the following was an accurate description of the outcome of the Paris description of the outcome of the Paris

Commune?Commune?A. The Commune overthrew

Napoleon IIIB. The Commune successfully

defended Paris against the Prussian army

C. The Commune successfully established a liberal democratic government in France

D. The Commune was crushed by the French army

E. The Commune promoted a reconciliation between French Catholics and socialists

73. Captain Alfred Dreyfus was 73. Captain Alfred Dreyfus was ably defended by this writer:ably defended by this writer:

A. Emile ZolaB. Georges

MacMahonC. ClemenceauD. Victor Hugo

74. The Eiffel Tower, dedicated in Paris in 1889, was conceived and built for all of the

following reasons EXCEPT to:A. create a laboratory for

meteorological and astronomical observations

B. express the technological optimism of the late nineteenth century

C. enhance France's self-image after its defeat by Germany

D. create a center for a vast international radio network

E. commemorate the hundredth anniversary of the French Revolution

7. Pope Pius IX's Syllabus of Errors was a scathing

denunciation ofA. Bismarck's Kulturkampf.B. everything modern.C. the efforts of Cavour

and Garibaldi to unify Italy.

D. both American slavery and Russian serfdom.

11. The 1840s saw three movements 11. The 1840s saw three movements competing for leadership in the Italian competing for leadership in the Italian nationalistic movements: which of the nationalistic movements: which of the

following was NOT one of these?following was NOT one of these?

A. Neo-GuelfsB. the risorgimentoC. Young ItalyD. the Carbonari

15. To bring about the first stage 15. To bring about the first stage of Italian unification, in 1859 of Italian unification, in 1859

Cavour won the military support Cavour won the military support of:of:

A. PrussiaB. AustriaC. EnglandD. France

17. The so-called “Roman 17. The so-called “Roman question" referred to:question" referred to:

A. Italian nationalists' desire to restore the ancient Roman Empire

B. Napoleon III's occupation of Rome with French troops

C. the attempt of the pope to conquer and unify Italy

D. the annexation of the Papal States by the unified Italian state

18. After unification in the late nineteenth 18. After unification in the late nineteenth century, the new state of Italy faced all of century, the new state of Italy faced all of

the following EXCEPT:the following EXCEPT:

A. hostility from the VaticanB. an inequitable taxation

systemC. a continued rift between

north and the southD. heavy government debtE. a labor shortage

18. After unification in the late nineteenth 18. After unification in the late nineteenth century, the new state of Italy faced all of century, the new state of Italy faced all of

the following EXCEPT:the following EXCEPT:

A. hostility from the VaticanB. an inequitable taxation

systemC. a continued rift between

north and the southD. heavy government debtE. a labor

shortage

Unification of Germany

23. Prussia's most solid contribution to German unification prior to 1848 was the Zollverein-

A. a military high command to unify all German armies in case of war

B. an alliance of German states against possible Austrian aggression

C. a customs union abolishing tariffs and tolls

D. a cultural organization emphasizing German musicians and poets

24. The "Big Germans" versus "Little Germans" 24. The "Big Germans" versus "Little Germans" issue, which arose at the Frankfurt Assembly, issue, which arose at the Frankfurt Assembly,

centered upon the question of:centered upon the question of:

A. whether a unified Germany would be Catholic or Protestant

B. whether Austria should be included in a unified Germany

C. should a unified Germany adopt a republican form of government

D. whether the Prussian monarchy should carry the title of "emperor"

26. Bismarck was able to provoke a 26. Bismarck was able to provoke a war between Prussia and Austria over:war between Prussia and Austria over:

A. the "Roman question"B. the Carlsbad DecreesC. Alsace-LorraineD. Schleswig-Holstein

27. The question of the succession to the 27. The question of the succession to the Spanish throne served as a factor Spanish throne served as a factor

contributing to a war between:contributing to a war between:

A. Italy and AustriaB. Spain and FranceC. Prussia and FranceD. Spain and Italy

30. The Prussian victory over Austria in 1866 resulted in:

A. intensified efforts by the British to defeat the Prussian army

B. the greater involvement of Austria in German affairs

C. the consolidation of Prussian authority among North German states

D. popular uprisings in Austria against Prussian interference

E. an alliance between Russia and the Ottoman Empire against Austria

32. Bismarck's constitution for the North German Confederation featured

all of the following EXCEPT A. a lower house elected by

universal, male suffrage.B. local control of local

affairs.C. Prussian control of the

federal government, army, and foreign affairs.

D. an elected president.

34. All of the following are 34. All of the following are consequences of the Franco-Prussian consequences of the Franco-Prussian

War EXCEPT War EXCEPT A. the completion of

German unification.B. the collapse of the

French Second Empire.C. an upsurge of German

nationalistic pride.D. a wave of social

reform in Germany.

37. The movements of nineteenth century 37. The movements of nineteenth century German unification and of late twentieth German unification and of late twentieth

century German reunification were similar in century German reunification were similar in that both:that both:A. depended on the role of

warfare to accomplish political ends

B. disregarded the claims of legitimate rulers

C. violated principles of German law

D. created fear about the disruption of the European balance of power

E. intensified internal class conflict

61. Bismarck's statement that he would not "go to Canossa" was made

in reference to his conflict with:

A. the MarxistsB. Napoleon IIIC. the papacyD. the Hapsburgs

62. Bismarck's fall from power came as a 62. Bismarck's fall from power came as a result of a clash with Emperor William II result of a clash with Emperor William II

over:over:

A. Bismarck's policy towards the socialists

B. German relations with Russia

C. the methods by which policy decisions were reached

D. all of the above

62. Bismarck's fall from power came as a 62. Bismarck's fall from power came as a result of a clash with Emperor William II result of a clash with Emperor William II

over:over:A. Bismarck's policy

towards the socialistsB. German relations with

RussiaC. the methods by which

policy decisions were reached

D. all of the above

63. Alfred von Tirpitz was a major 63. Alfred von Tirpitz was a major figure in the:figure in the:

A. development of German naval power

B. expansion of German army power

C. establishment of Marxism in Germany

D. formation of the Russo-German alliance

64. The naval and colonial policies 64. The naval and colonial policies pursued by Germany in the late pursued by Germany in the late

nineteenth century led to mounting nineteenth century led to mounting tension with:tension with:

A. the United StatesB. Great

BritainC. RussiaD. Austria

67. The constitution that Otto von Bismarck created 67. The constitution that Otto von Bismarck created for the united German Empire included:for the united German Empire included:

A. universal male suffrage

B. recognition of the Socialist party

C. a powerful unicameral legislature

D. a dual monarchy with Austria-Hungary

E. worker ownership of some major industries

Russia to 1914

41. The immediate cause of the 41. The immediate cause of the Crimean War was:Crimean War was:

A. a religious disputeB. Russian

aggression in IndiaC. an uprising in

PolandD. the Austro-Turkish

alliance

42. A significant factor in the decision 42. A significant factor in the decision to end serfdom in Russia was:to end serfdom in Russia was:

A. the increasing number of peasant rebellions

B. fear of the spread of Marxist doctrines in the rural areas

C. the defeat suffered by Russia in the Russo-Japanese war

D. it had become an increasingly unprofitable institution

43. In the years following the Crimean 43. In the years following the Crimean War, Russian territorial expansion at War, Russian territorial expansion at

the expense of these people was the expense of these people was significant:significant:

A. the ChineseB. the ScandinaviansC. the Slavs of the

BalkansD. the Austrians

44. In the mid-nineteenth century the 44. In the mid-nineteenth century the Russian intelligensia class tended to be Russian intelligensia class tended to be

divided into two main schools, the:divided into two main schools, the:

A. Marxists and Socialists

B. Slavophiles and Westerners

C. monarchists and republicans

D. none of the above

47. Czar Alexander II was assassinated 47. Czar Alexander II was assassinated by members of the:by members of the:

A. Black PartitionB. OctobristsC. People's WillD. Kadets

52. During the Crimean War (1854-1856), most 52. During the Crimean War (1854-1856), most deaths among the military occurred as a result of:deaths among the military occurred as a result of:

A. trench warfare and poisonous gas

B. guerilla warfareC. naval engagementsD. diseases and

inadequate medical care

E. heavy artillery bombardment

54. The first and most important of the 54. The first and most important of the Great Reforms of Alexander II in Russia Great Reforms of Alexander II in Russia

was thewas theA. abolition of

serfdom.B. creation of the

zemstvos, the local, elected governmental councils.

C. granting of a constitution.

D. nationalization of church property.

55. The Russian Revolution of 1905 55. The Russian Revolution of 1905 resulted from all of the following resulted from all of the following

causes EXCEPT causes EXCEPT A. business and

professional classes' desire for political modernization.

B. the assassination of Alexander III.

C. a radicalized and unhappy working class.

D. growing nationalism among subject peoples of the empire.

55. The Russian Revolution of 1905 55. The Russian Revolution of 1905 resulted from all of the following resulted from all of the following

causes causes EXCEPT EXCEPT A. business and professional

classes' desire for political modernization.

B. the assassination of Alexander III.

C. a radicalized and unhappy working class.

D. growing nationalism among subject peoples of the empire.

56. The Russian zemstvo was the

A. peasant commune which owned the land distributed by the Great Reforms.

B. new Russian parliament established after the Revolution of 1905.

C. institution for local government established by the Great Reforms.

D. name of the currency issued when Russia adopted the gold standard.

56. The Russian zemstvo was the

A. peasant commune which

owned the land distributed by the Great Reforms.

B. new Russian parliament established after the Revolution of 1905.

C. institution for local government established by the Great Reforms.

D. name of the currency issued when Russia adopted the gold standard.

57. The Great Reforms in Russia 57. The Great Reforms in Russia included all of the following included all of the following

EXCEPTEXCEPTA. a national

parliament.B. abolition of serfdom.C. establishment of a

new institution of local government.

D. reform of the legal system.

Austria-Hungary

107. The region called Venetia was 107. The region called Venetia was added to the new Italian state as a added to the new Italian state as a

result of the:result of the:

A. Crimean WarB. Franco-Prussian WarC. war between Austria

and PrussiaD. Schleswig-Holstein

conflict

109. He served as the leader of 109. He served as the leader of Czech nationalists within the Czech nationalists within the

Austro-Hungarian Empire:Austro-Hungarian Empire:

A. Ferenc DeakB. Thomas

MasarykC. Alexander BachD. Julius Andrassy

113. Which of the following was a goal 113. Which of the following was a goal of the pan-German movement in of the pan-German movement in

Austria?Austria?

A. political union with Germany

B. ending the Hapsburg dynasty

C. to make Austria Protestant

D. all of the above

117. Karl Lueger, the popular 117. Karl Lueger, the popular mayor of Vienna, espoused mayor of Vienna, espoused

A. Anti-Semitism.B. evolutionary

socialism.C. revolutionary

Marxism.D. parliamentary

democracy.

118. The establishment of the Dual Monarchy in the Habsburg Empire

resulted in all of the following EXCEPT A. an autonomous Hungarian

state.B. a relaxation of extremist

nationalism in the provinces.

C. Magyar repression of the ethnic minorities in Hungary.

D. an intensification of nationalist agitation among the subject nationalities.

Great BritainLate Nineteenth Century

Questions are based on the passage below.Questions are based on the passage below.“Where liberal parties, now liberal only in “Where liberal parties, now liberal only in

name, remain in power, they embrace name, remain in power, they embrace protectionism and imperialism, undertook protectionism and imperialism, undertook

social regulation, and retained from the old social regulation, and retained from the old liberal creed only opposition to the extension liberal creed only opposition to the extension

of the franchise and to the church.of the franchise and to the church. “ “76. In what era did the

developments described in the passage most probably take place?

A. 1715-1788B. 1789-1800C. 1815-1830D. 1880-1905E. 1945-1970

Questions are based on the passage below.Questions are based on the passage below.““Where liberal parties, now liberal only in Where liberal parties, now liberal only in

name, remain in power, they embrace name, remain in power, they embrace protectionism and imperialism, undertook protectionism and imperialism, undertook

social regulation, and retained from the old social regulation, and retained from the old liberal creed only opposition to the extension liberal creed only opposition to the extension

of the franchise and to the church.of the franchise and to the church. “ “76. In what era did the

developments described in the passage most probably take place?

A. 1715-1788B. 1789-1800C. 1815-1830D. 1880-1905E. 1945-1970

Questions are based on the passage below.Questions are based on the passage below.Where liberal parties, now liberal only in name, remain in power, they Where liberal parties, now liberal only in name, remain in power, they embrace protectionism and imperialism, undertook social regulation, embrace protectionism and imperialism, undertook social regulation,

and retained from the old liberal creed only opposition to the and retained from the old liberal creed only opposition to the extension of the franchise and to the church.extension of the franchise and to the church.

77. Which of the following factors best explains the transformation and decline of liberalism described in the passage?

A. the continued deference of peasants to aristocratic influences

B. the rise of industrial society and of mass political movements

C. the general decline in literacy rates

D. the inability of laissez-faire economics to uproot traditional communal agriculture and guilds

E. a strong popular reaction against liberal anticlericalism

79. All of the following were aspects of the 79. All of the following were aspects of the British social welfare program as it British social welfare program as it

developed between 1906 and 1916 EXCEPT:developed between 1906 and 1916 EXCEPT:A. a minimum wage

lawB. old-age pensionC. guaranteed

annual income D. accident and

sickness insuranceE. unemployment

benefits

84. The English Reform Bill of 84. The English Reform Bill of 1867 gave the right to vote to:1867 gave the right to vote to:

A. the gentryB. the city and

industrial workersC. the clergyD. all English citizens

88. In England the Poor law of 1834 clearly reflected the liberal, middle class assumption that:

A. poverty was the fault of the individual and that capitalism was fully capable of providing jobs for all who wanted them

B. unemployment was a natural byproduct of unregulated capitalism and poverty was an inescapable result

C. the poor could be reeducated so that they could function as productive, self-supporting citizens

D. manufacturers had a social obligation to ameliorate the effects of unemployment among their former employees

91. The major figure in obtaining 91. The major figure in obtaining the enactment of the Reform Bill the enactment of the Reform Bill

of 1867 was the Conservative of 1867 was the Conservative British leader:British leader:

A. William GladstoneB. Benjamin DisraeliC. Sir Robert PeelD. George Canning

93. Which of the following statements regarding suffrage in England between

1885 and 1920 is TRUE?A. women over 30

gained the right to vote

B. all adult males over 21 had the right to vote

C. there were some men in England who had plural votes

D. all of the above

95. Which of the following was a factor 95. Which of the following was a factor contributing to the tendency for compromise contributing to the tendency for compromise

within the English political system?within the English political system?

A. no class strugglesB. few strong religious

feelingsC. security from external

foesD. all of the above

95. Which of the following was a factor 95. Which of the following was a factor contributing to the tendency for compromise contributing to the tendency for compromise

within the English political system?within the English political system?

A. no class strugglesB. few strong religious

feelingsC. security from

external foesD. all of the above

100. To overcome the House of Lords' 100. To overcome the House of Lords' opposition to the Parliament Act of opposition to the Parliament Act of 1911, King George V threatened to:1911, King George V threatened to:

A. abdicateB. dissolve

ParliamentC. create new peersD. none of the above

100. To overcome the House of Lords' 100. To overcome the House of Lords' opposition to the Parliament Act of opposition to the Parliament Act of 1911, King George V threatened to:1911, King George V threatened to:

A. abdicateB. dissolve ParliamentC. create new

peers (from the lower classes!)

D. none of the above

102. In 1801, attempting to 102. In 1801, attempting to solve nationalistic problems, solve nationalistic problems,

Britain entered a formal union Britain entered a formal union with:with:

A. ScotlandB. WalesC. IrelandD. none of the

above

103. The "Great Emancipator," 103. The "Great Emancipator," he sought the repeal of the he sought the repeal of the union of Great Britain and union of Great Britain and

Ireland:Ireland:

A. Daniel O'Connell

B. Lord SalisburyC. Arthur BalfourD. Edward

Gladstone

104. While a bill recognizing home rule 104. While a bill recognizing home rule for Ireland was enacted in 1912, it was for Ireland was enacted in 1912, it was

never put into force because:never put into force because:

A. a serious potato famine broke out in Ireland

B. Irish representatives were not permitted to sit in Parliament

C. strong opposition arose from the Irish province of Ulster

D. it was rejected by the English monarchy

Protestant province did not wish to be ruled by Ireland.

ISMS/Beliefs/Marxism/etc.

119. The Second International

A. was dominated by labor unionism from its beginnings.

B. was a well-organized, centrally controlled revolutionary movement.

C. had a powerful psychological impact on the workers and socialists of Europe.

D. had little impact on Europeans of the late nineteenth century.

120. The decline of worker radicalism 120. The decline of worker radicalism resulted from all of the following EXCEPT resulted from all of the following EXCEPT

A. improved standard of living.

B. states outlawing socialist parties.

C. patriotic education and indoctrination.

D. increased political participation.

The EndThe End

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