Causation in Global Conflict - AP World History

What was the main cause of the Six-Day War in 1967?

Tensions between Israel and neighboring Arab states. Israel's preemptive strike arose from Arab military buildup and threats.
What was the main cause of the Bosnian War?

Ethnic tensions following the breakup of Yugoslavia. Serb, Croat, and Bosniak nationalism erupted after communist control ended.
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?

To maintain world peace and prevent future wars. Created after WWI to establish collective security among nations.
What was the main cause of the First Intifada?

Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation. Popular uprising against Israeli military control of Palestinian territories.
What event sparked the beginning of World War I?

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This single act triggered a cascade of alliances that escalated into global war.
Identify the main cause of the Crimean War.

Competing imperial interests in the Ottoman Empire. European powers competed for influence over the declining Ottoman Empire.
What was the main reason for the partition of India in 1947?

Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims. Irreconcilable religious differences made unified independence impossible.
What was the primary cause of the Opium Wars?

British trade interests and Chinese sovereignty issues. Britain forced opium trade to open Chinese markets and maintain profits.
What triggered the Rwandan Genocide in 1994?

Ethnic tensions between Hutus and Tutsis. Long-standing ethnic hatred exploded into systematic mass murder.
Identify the event that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Mass protests and the easing of travel restrictions. Popular pressure and policy changes made the barrier unsustainable.
Which factors led to the collapse of the Soviet Union?

Economic stagnation and political reform movements. Gorbachev's reforms unleashed forces that the communist system couldn't control.
Identify the major cause of the Korean War.

The division of Korea into communist North and capitalist South. Cold War ideology split the peninsula along ideological lines.
What triggered the start of the Gulf War in 1990?

Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Saddam Hussein's aggression threatened regional oil supplies and stability.
What was the primary cause of World War II?

The rise of totalitarian regimes and aggression. Fascist and Nazi expansionism led to global military confrontation.
What triggered the Russian involvement in World War I?

Alliance with Serbia and conflict with Austria-Hungary. Pan-Slavic solidarity and Austrian aggression drew Russia into European conflict.
What was the primary cause of the Boxer Rebellion?

Anti-foreign sentiment and imperialist pressures. Chinese xenophobia clashed with foreign economic and religious penetration.
Which alliance system was central to the start of World War I?

The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. These competing alliances turned a regional crisis into world war.
Which event led to the United States entering World War II?

The attack on Pearl Harbor. This surprise attack forced America to abandon isolationism and enter the war.
What was the main cause of the Vietnam War?

The spread of communism in Southeast Asia. U.S. containment policy aimed to prevent communist expansion.
What was the main cause of the Suez Crisis in 1956?

Nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt. Nasser's action challenged Western control of this vital waterway.
Identify the main cause of the Falklands War in 1982.

Territorial dispute between Argentina and the UK. Argentina's military junta sought to reclaim the disputed islands.
Which policy led to the escalation of the Cold War arms race?

Nuclear deterrence and mutually assured destruction. Fear of nuclear attack drove both superpowers to accumulate weapons.
Which war was caused by the invasion of South Korea by North Korea?

The Korean War. North Korea's communist invasion aimed to unify the peninsula by force.
What was the main cause of the Spanish Civil War?

Political polarization between Republicans and Nationalists. Left-wing and right-wing forces battled for Spain's political future.
What was the primary cause of the Algerian War of Independence?

Algerian demands for independence from France. National liberation movement challenged French colonial control in North Africa.
Which conflict was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?

World War I. The archduke's death in Sarajevo activated European alliance system.
What event led to the start of the First Gulf War?

Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Saddam Hussein's aggression threatened regional oil supplies and stability.
Which event marked the beginning of the Rwandan Genocide?

The assassination of President Habyarimana. The president's death provided the signal for planned ethnic cleansing.
Which treaty ended World War I?

The Treaty of Versailles. Imposed harsh terms on Germany and officially concluded the Great War.
What caused the Cuban Missile Crisis?

Soviet missiles placed in Cuba, near the U.S. Soviet nuclear weapons 90 miles from Florida created existential threat.
Identify the main cause of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.

Popular discontent with the Shah's regime. Authoritarian rule and Western influence sparked widespread Islamic uprising.
What was the primary reason for the Russian Revolution of 1917?

Widespread discontent with the Tsarist regime. Military defeats, economic collapse, and war losses fueled revolutionary fervor.
Identify the main ideological conflict during the Cold War.

Capitalism vs. Communism. These opposing economic systems defined the global struggle post-WWII.
What was the primary cause of decolonization post-World War II?

Growing nationalism and weakened European powers. War-weakened European powers couldn't maintain overseas empires effectively.
What was the main cause of the Mau Mau Uprising?

Kenyan resistance to British colonial rule. Kikuyu nationalism challenged British settler dominance in East Africa.

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