Institutional Responses and Reform - AP European History
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What was the primary aim of the Schuman Plan (1950)?
What was the primary aim of the Schuman Plan (1950)?
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To create the European Coal and Steel Community. First step toward European economic integration after WWII.
To create the European Coal and Steel Community. First step toward European economic integration after WWII.
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What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan (1948)?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan (1948)?
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To rebuild European economies post-WWII. US economic aid strengthening Western Europe against communism.
To rebuild European economies post-WWII. US economic aid strengthening Western Europe against communism.
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What was the main goal of the Maastricht Treaty (1992)?
What was the main goal of the Maastricht Treaty (1992)?
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To create the European Union and establish a single currency. Deepened integration beyond economic cooperation to political union.
To create the European Union and establish a single currency. Deepened integration beyond economic cooperation to political union.
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What was the Edict of Nantes (1598) intended to achieve?
What was the Edict of Nantes (1598) intended to achieve?
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It granted religious tolerance to Huguenots in France. Henry IV's compromise to end French Wars of Religion.
It granted religious tolerance to Huguenots in France. Henry IV's compromise to end French Wars of Religion.
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Which institution was established by the Treaty of Rome (1957)?
Which institution was established by the Treaty of Rome (1957)?
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The European Economic Community (EEC). Foundation for European economic integration and common market.
The European Economic Community (EEC). Foundation for European economic integration and common market.
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Which institution was established by the Maastricht Treaty (1992)?
Which institution was established by the Maastricht Treaty (1992)?
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The European Union (EU). Created common currency and deeper political integration.
The European Union (EU). Created common currency and deeper political integration.
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Identify a key feature of the Treaty of Nice (2001).
Identify a key feature of the Treaty of Nice (2001).
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Reformed EU institutions to accommodate enlargement. Prepared EU institutions for eastern enlargement.
Reformed EU institutions to accommodate enlargement. Prepared EU institutions for eastern enlargement.
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What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan (1948)?
What was the primary goal of the Marshall Plan (1948)?
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To rebuild European economies post-WWII. US economic aid strengthening Western Europe against communism.
To rebuild European economies post-WWII. US economic aid strengthening Western Europe against communism.
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What was the aim of Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of Glasnost?
What was the aim of Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of Glasnost?
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To increase transparency and freedom of information in the USSR. Policy of openness challenging Soviet authoritarian control.
To increase transparency and freedom of information in the USSR. Policy of openness challenging Soviet authoritarian control.
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Identify one key outcome of the Peace of Westphalia (1648).
Identify one key outcome of the Peace of Westphalia (1648).
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It ended the Thirty Years' War and recognized state sovereignty. Established principle of cuius regio, eius religio in international law.
It ended the Thirty Years' War and recognized state sovereignty. Established principle of cuius regio, eius religio in international law.
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What policy did the Edict of Fontainebleau (1685) revoke?
What policy did the Edict of Fontainebleau (1685) revoke?
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The Edict of Nantes, ending religious tolerance for Huguenots. Louis XIV's persecution renewed religious conflict.
The Edict of Nantes, ending religious tolerance for Huguenots. Louis XIV's persecution renewed religious conflict.
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Identify a major reform introduced by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).
Identify a major reform introduced by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).
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Modernization of church practices and increased lay participation. Reformed liturgy and emphasized social justice.
Modernization of church practices and increased lay participation. Reformed liturgy and emphasized social justice.
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What was the purpose of the League of Nations (1920)?
What was the purpose of the League of Nations (1920)?
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To promote peace and prevent future wars. First international organization for collective security.
To promote peace and prevent future wars. First international organization for collective security.
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Which institution was established by the Maastricht Treaty (1992)?
Which institution was established by the Maastricht Treaty (1992)?
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The European Union (EU). Created common currency and deeper political integration.
The European Union (EU). Created common currency and deeper political integration.
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Identify a major reform introduced by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).
Identify a major reform introduced by the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965).
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Modernization of church practices and increased lay participation. Reformed liturgy and emphasized social justice.
Modernization of church practices and increased lay participation. Reformed liturgy and emphasized social justice.
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What was the aim of Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of Glasnost?
What was the aim of Mikhail Gorbachev's policy of Glasnost?
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To increase transparency and freedom of information in the USSR. Policy of openness challenging Soviet authoritarian control.
To increase transparency and freedom of information in the USSR. Policy of openness challenging Soviet authoritarian control.
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What was the primary goal of the Concert of Europe (1815-1914)?
What was the primary goal of the Concert of Europe (1815-1914)?
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To maintain the balance of power and prevent major conflicts. Great powers collaborated to suppress revolutionary movements.
To maintain the balance of power and prevent major conflicts. Great powers collaborated to suppress revolutionary movements.
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What was the main objective of the Treaty of Paris (1951)?
What was the main objective of the Treaty of Paris (1951)?
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To establish the European Coal and Steel Community. Created first European supranational institution.
To establish the European Coal and Steel Community. Created first European supranational institution.
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What was the main focus of the Fourth Lateran Council (1215)?
What was the main focus of the Fourth Lateran Council (1215)?
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Church reform and codification of Christian doctrine. Strengthened papal authority and defined religious obligations.
Church reform and codification of Christian doctrine. Strengthened papal authority and defined religious obligations.
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What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
What was the significance of the Treaty of Tordesillas (1494)?
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Divided the New World between Spain and Portugal. Papal mediation established colonial spheres of influence.
Divided the New World between Spain and Portugal. Papal mediation established colonial spheres of influence.
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What reform did the Third Republic in France (1870-1940) introduce?
What reform did the Third Republic in France (1870-1940) introduce?
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Established a stable republican government. Established parliamentary democracy after Napoleon III's defeat.
Established a stable republican government. Established parliamentary democracy after Napoleon III's defeat.
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Identify a key feature of the Treaty of Nice (2001).
Identify a key feature of the Treaty of Nice (2001).
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Reformed EU institutions to accommodate enlargement. Prepared EU institutions for eastern enlargement.
Reformed EU institutions to accommodate enlargement. Prepared EU institutions for eastern enlargement.
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What was the primary aim of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?
What was the primary aim of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC)?
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To regulate industrial production and prevent war in Europe. Pooled strategic resources to prevent Franco-German conflict.
To regulate industrial production and prevent war in Europe. Pooled strategic resources to prevent Franco-German conflict.
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Identify a major reform introduced by the Welfare State in Britain (1945-1951).
Identify a major reform introduced by the Welfare State in Britain (1945-1951).
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Creation of the National Health Service (NHS). Comprehensive social safety net from cradle to grave.
Creation of the National Health Service (NHS). Comprehensive social safety net from cradle to grave.
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What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact (1928)?
What was the purpose of the Kellogg-Briand Pact (1928)?
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To renounce war as a means of resolving international disputes. Idealistic attempt at outlawing war through international agreement.
To renounce war as a means of resolving international disputes. Idealistic attempt at outlawing war through international agreement.
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What policy did the Edict of Fontainebleau (1685) revoke?
What policy did the Edict of Fontainebleau (1685) revoke?
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The Edict of Nantes, ending religious tolerance for Huguenots. Louis XIV's persecution renewed religious conflict.
The Edict of Nantes, ending religious tolerance for Huguenots. Louis XIV's persecution renewed religious conflict.
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Identify one key outcome of the Peace of Westphalia (1648).
Identify one key outcome of the Peace of Westphalia (1648).
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It ended the Thirty Years' War and recognized state sovereignty. Established principle of cuius regio, eius religio in international law.
It ended the Thirty Years' War and recognized state sovereignty. Established principle of cuius regio, eius religio in international law.
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What was the primary goal of the Council of Trent (1545-1563)?
What was the primary goal of the Council of Trent (1545-1563)?
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To address issues of church reform and clarify Catholic doctrine. Responded to Protestant Reformation challenges with doctrinal clarifications.
To address issues of church reform and clarify Catholic doctrine. Responded to Protestant Reformation challenges with doctrinal clarifications.
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What was the main purpose of the Glorious Revolution (1688)?
What was the main purpose of the Glorious Revolution (1688)?
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To replace James II with William and Mary and limit royal power. Bloodless revolution establishing parliamentary supremacy over monarchy.
To replace James II with William and Mary and limit royal power. Bloodless revolution establishing parliamentary supremacy over monarchy.
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Name a major reform introduced by the Napoleonic Code (1804).
Name a major reform introduced by the Napoleonic Code (1804).
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Standardized laws across France emphasizing civil rights. Influenced legal systems worldwide with secular, uniform principles.
Standardized laws across France emphasizing civil rights. Influenced legal systems worldwide with secular, uniform principles.
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