Rivals on the World Stage - AP European History
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Identify the treaty that ended the Bosnian War.
Identify the treaty that ended the Bosnian War.
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Dayton Accords (1995). NATO intervention ended the Bosnian conflict.
Dayton Accords (1995). NATO intervention ended the Bosnian conflict.
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Which treaty ended the Crimean War?
Which treaty ended the Crimean War?
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Treaty of Paris (1856). Neutralized the Black Sea and weakened Russia.
Treaty of Paris (1856). Neutralized the Black Sea and weakened Russia.
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Identify the military alliance formed by Western nations in 1949.
Identify the military alliance formed by Western nations in 1949.
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Collective defense against Soviet expansion in Europe.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Collective defense against Soviet expansion in Europe.
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What event triggered the outbreak of World War I?
What event triggered the outbreak of World War I?
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Sarajevo incident activated alliance system in 1914.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Sarajevo incident activated alliance system in 1914.
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Which two countries were the main rivals in the Seven Years' War?
Which two countries were the main rivals in the Seven Years' War?
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Great Britain and France. Global conflict over colonial and European supremacy.
Great Britain and France. Global conflict over colonial and European supremacy.
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Which country gained independence from Spain in 1648?
Which country gained independence from Spain in 1648?
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The Netherlands. Peace of Westphalia recognized Dutch independence.
The Netherlands. Peace of Westphalia recognized Dutch independence.
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What was the result of the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)?
What was the result of the Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)?
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Soviet withdrawal of missiles from Cuba. Avoided nuclear war through diplomatic compromise.
Soviet withdrawal of missiles from Cuba. Avoided nuclear war through diplomatic compromise.
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What was the primary cause of the War of Spanish Succession?
What was the primary cause of the War of Spanish Succession?
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Succession dispute over the Spanish throne. Charles II died childless, creating a European power struggle.
Succession dispute over the Spanish throne. Charles II died childless, creating a European power struggle.
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Identify the treaty that ended the War of Spanish Succession.
Identify the treaty that ended the War of Spanish Succession.
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Treaty of Utrecht (1713). Ended Louis XIV's bid for Spanish throne dominance.
Treaty of Utrecht (1713). Ended Louis XIV's bid for Spanish throne dominance.
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Which two countries were the main rivals in the Seven Years' War?
Which two countries were the main rivals in the Seven Years' War?
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Great Britain and France. Global conflict over colonial and European supremacy.
Great Britain and France. Global conflict over colonial and European supremacy.
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What was the main territorial change in North America after the Seven Years' War?
What was the main territorial change in North America after the Seven Years' War?
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France ceded Canada to Great Britain. Treaty of Paris (1763) transferred New France to Britain.
France ceded Canada to Great Britain. Treaty of Paris (1763) transferred New France to Britain.
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Which naval battle established British naval dominance in 1805?
Which naval battle established British naval dominance in 1805?
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Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's victory secured British control of the seas.
Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's victory secured British control of the seas.
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What was the main objective of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815)?
What was the main objective of the Congress of Vienna (1814-1815)?
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Restore balance of power in Europe. Prevented any single power from dominating Europe.
Restore balance of power in Europe. Prevented any single power from dominating Europe.
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Identify the leader of Prussia during the War of Austrian Succession.
Identify the leader of Prussia during the War of Austrian Succession.
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Frederick II (Frederick the Great). Seized Silesia from Austria, sparking the conflict.
Frederick II (Frederick the Great). Seized Silesia from Austria, sparking the conflict.
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What was the primary cause of the Crimean War (1853-1856)?
What was the primary cause of the Crimean War (1853-1856)?
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Dispute over Christian holy sites. Russia vs. Ottoman Empire over Jerusalem access rights.
Dispute over Christian holy sites. Russia vs. Ottoman Empire over Jerusalem access rights.
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Which treaty ended the Crimean War?
Which treaty ended the Crimean War?
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Treaty of Paris (1856). Neutralized the Black Sea and weakened Russia.
Treaty of Paris (1856). Neutralized the Black Sea and weakened Russia.
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What was the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)?
What was the outcome of the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)?
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German unification and French defeat. Created the German Empire under Prussian leadership.
German unification and French defeat. Created the German Empire under Prussian leadership.
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Which alliance was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882?
Which alliance was formed by Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy in 1882?
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Triple Alliance. Bismarck's defensive alliance against France and Russia.
Triple Alliance. Bismarck's defensive alliance against France and Russia.
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What was the main purpose of the League of Nations established in 1919?
What was the main purpose of the League of Nations established in 1919?
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Promote peace and prevent wars. Wilson's idealistic attempt at collective security.
Promote peace and prevent wars. Wilson's idealistic attempt at collective security.
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What event triggered the outbreak of World War I?
What event triggered the outbreak of World War I?
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Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Sarajevo incident activated alliance system in 1914.
Assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. Sarajevo incident activated alliance system in 1914.
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Identify the two main alliances in World War I.
Identify the two main alliances in World War I.
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Allied Powers and Central Powers. Britain-France-Russia vs. Germany-Austria-Ottoman Empire.
Allied Powers and Central Powers. Britain-France-Russia vs. Germany-Austria-Ottoman Empire.
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Which treaty ended World War I?
Which treaty ended World War I?
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Treaty of Versailles (1919). Imposed harsh terms on Germany and redrew Europe.
Treaty of Versailles (1919). Imposed harsh terms on Germany and redrew Europe.
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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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Economic recovery of Europe. U.S. aid program to rebuild Western Europe.
Economic recovery of Europe. U.S. aid program to rebuild Western Europe.
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What was the main ideological conflict in the Cold War?
What was the main ideological conflict in the Cold War?
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Capitalism vs. Communism. Fundamental disagreement over economic and political systems.
Capitalism vs. Communism. Fundamental disagreement over economic and political systems.
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Which two nations emerged as superpowers after World War II?
Which two nations emerged as superpowers after World War II?
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United States and Soviet Union. Nuclear powers that dominated post-war global politics.
United States and Soviet Union. Nuclear powers that dominated post-war global politics.
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Identify the military alliance formed by Western nations in 1949.
Identify the military alliance formed by Western nations in 1949.
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Collective defense against Soviet expansion in Europe.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). Collective defense against Soviet expansion in Europe.
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What was the main objective of the Warsaw Pact (1955)?
What was the main objective of the Warsaw Pact (1955)?
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Military alliance of Soviet-aligned countries. Soviet response to NATO and West German rearmament.
Military alliance of Soviet-aligned countries. Soviet response to NATO and West German rearmament.
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What was the significance of the Berlin Wall (1961-1989)?
What was the significance of the Berlin Wall (1961-1989)?
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Division of East and West Berlin. Physical symbol of Cold War division in Germany.
Division of East and West Berlin. Physical symbol of Cold War division in Germany.
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Identify the policy of détente during the Cold War.
Identify the policy of détente during the Cold War.
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Easing of tensions between superpowers. Reduced nuclear tensions in the 1970s.
Easing of tensions between superpowers. Reduced nuclear tensions in the 1970s.
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Which event marked the end of the Cold War?
Which event marked the end of the Cold War?
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Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989). Symbolized end of Soviet control in Eastern Europe.
Fall of the Berlin Wall (1989). Symbolized end of Soviet control in Eastern Europe.
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