Continuity and Change in Modern Times - AP European History
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Name the policy of detente during the Cold War.
Name the policy of detente during the Cold War.
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Easing of tensions between the US and USSR. Reduced nuclear tensions through diplomacy and treaties.
Easing of tensions between the US and USSR. Reduced nuclear tensions through diplomacy and treaties.
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What was the main outcome of the Yalta Conference in 1945?
What was the main outcome of the Yalta Conference in 1945?
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Post-war reorganization of Europe. Big Three divided post-war Europe into spheres.
Post-war reorganization of Europe. Big Three divided post-war Europe into spheres.
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What year did the Euro currency officially launch?
What year did the Euro currency officially launch?
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- Single currency replaced national currencies in participating states.
- Single currency replaced national currencies in participating states.
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Who led the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
Who led the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis?
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Nikita Khrushchev. Succeeded Stalin and faced nuclear confrontation with U.S.
Nikita Khrushchev. Succeeded Stalin and faced nuclear confrontation with U.S.
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What was the primary goal of the Warsaw Pact?
What was the primary goal of the Warsaw Pact?
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Mutual defense among communist states. Soviet response to NATO formation in 1955.
Mutual defense among communist states. Soviet response to NATO formation in 1955.
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Identify the main purpose of NATO at its founding in 1949.
Identify the main purpose of NATO at its founding in 1949.
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Collective defense against Soviet aggression. Article 5 established mutual defense principle.
Collective defense against Soviet aggression. Article 5 established mutual defense principle.
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In which year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?
In which year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?
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- Marked the definitive end of the Cold War era.
- Marked the definitive end of the Cold War era.
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Name the U.S. policy aimed at containing the spread of communism.
Name the U.S. policy aimed at containing the spread of communism.
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Containment. Strategy to limit Soviet influence without direct war.
Containment. Strategy to limit Soviet influence without direct war.
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Identify the main purpose of NATO at its founding in 1949.
Identify the main purpose of NATO at its founding in 1949.
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Collective defense against Soviet aggression. Article 5 established mutual defense principle.
Collective defense against Soviet aggression. Article 5 established mutual defense principle.
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What was the main outcome of the Yalta Conference in 1945?
What was the main outcome of the Yalta Conference in 1945?
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Post-war reorganization of Europe. Big Three divided post-war Europe into spheres.
Post-war reorganization of Europe. Big Three divided post-war Europe into spheres.
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Who was the leader of Italy during World War II?
Who was the leader of Italy during World War II?
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Benito Mussolini. Fascist dictator who allied with Hitler.
Benito Mussolini. Fascist dictator who allied with Hitler.
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What major event in 1917 influenced Russia's role in World War I?
What major event in 1917 influenced Russia's role in World War I?
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Russian Revolution. Led to Russia's withdrawal from WWI in 1918.
Russian Revolution. Led to Russia's withdrawal from WWI in 1918.
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What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
What was the primary ideological conflict during the Cold War?
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Capitalism vs. Communism. Defined the fundamental divide between East and West.
Capitalism vs. Communism. Defined the fundamental divide between East and West.
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Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
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Adolf Hitler. Rose to power in 1933, leading Germany into WWII.
Adolf Hitler. Rose to power in 1933, leading Germany into WWII.
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In which year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?
In which year did the Soviet Union officially dissolve?
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- Marked the definitive end of the Cold War era.
- Marked the definitive end of the Cold War era.
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What agreement initiated the division of Africa among European powers?
What agreement initiated the division of Africa among European powers?
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Berlin Conference. 1884-85 meeting regulated European colonization of Africa.
Berlin Conference. 1884-85 meeting regulated European colonization of Africa.
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What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
What event marked the beginning of the Great Depression?
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Stock Market Crash of 1929. Black Tuesday began worldwide economic collapse.
Stock Market Crash of 1929. Black Tuesday began worldwide economic collapse.
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Identify the primary cause of the Bosnian War (1992-1995).
Identify the primary cause of the Bosnian War (1992-1995).
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Ethnic tensions and breakup of Yugoslavia. Nationalist conflicts erupted after Yugoslavia's collapse.
Ethnic tensions and breakup of Yugoslavia. Nationalist conflicts erupted after Yugoslavia's collapse.
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What was the main effect of the Treaty of Maastricht?
What was the main effect of the Treaty of Maastricht?
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Creation of the European Union. Established economic and political union among member states.
Creation of the European Union. Established economic and political union among member states.
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Which country was divided into East and West after World War II?
Which country was divided into East and West after World War II?
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Germany. Occupied by Allies and split between East and West.
Germany. Occupied by Allies and split between East and West.
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Name the economic policy initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s.
Name the economic policy initiated by Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s.
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Perestroika. Restructuring policy that opened Soviet economy.
Perestroika. Restructuring policy that opened Soviet economy.
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Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
Who was the leader of Nazi Germany during World War II?
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Adolf Hitler. Rose to power in 1933, leading Germany into WWII.
Adolf Hitler. Rose to power in 1933, leading Germany into WWII.
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What major event in 1917 influenced Russia's role in World War I?
What major event in 1917 influenced Russia's role in World War I?
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Russian Revolution. Led to Russia's withdrawal from WWI in 1918.
Russian Revolution. Led to Russia's withdrawal from WWI in 1918.
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In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
In what year did the Berlin Wall fall?
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- Symbolized the end of Cold War division in Europe.
- Symbolized the end of Cold War division in Europe.
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What was the main purpose of the United Nations?
What was the main purpose of the United Nations?
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Promote international cooperation and peace. Founded after WWII to replace the League of Nations.
Promote international cooperation and peace. Founded after WWII to replace the League of Nations.
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What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan?
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Rebuild European economies after WWII. U.S. economic aid program to prevent communist expansion.
Rebuild European economies after WWII. U.S. economic aid program to prevent communist expansion.
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Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
Who was the British Prime Minister during most of World War II?
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Winston Churchill. Led Britain through its darkest hour against Nazi Germany.
Winston Churchill. Led Britain through its darkest hour against Nazi Germany.
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What year did World War II end?
What year did World War II end?
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- Germany surrendered, ending the war in Europe.
- Germany surrendered, ending the war in Europe.
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Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
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Margaret Thatcher. Conservative leader who transformed British economy in 1980s.
Margaret Thatcher. Conservative leader who transformed British economy in 1980s.
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What was the primary aim of the Helsinki Accords (1975)?
What was the primary aim of the Helsinki Accords (1975)?
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Improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West. Established principles of human rights and cooperation.
Improve relations between the Communist bloc and the West. Established principles of human rights and cooperation.
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