Causation in Global Conflict - AP World History: Modern
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Which event led to the United States entering World War II?
Which event led to the United States entering World War II?
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The attack on Pearl Harbor. This surprise attack forced America to abandon isolationism and enter the war.
The attack on Pearl Harbor. This surprise attack forced America to abandon isolationism and enter the war.
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What event sparked the beginning of World War I?
What event sparked the beginning of World War I?
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This single act triggered a cascade of alliances that escalated into global war.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This single act triggered a cascade of alliances that escalated into global war.
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What was the main reason for the partition of India in 1947?
What was the main reason for the partition of India in 1947?
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Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims. Irreconcilable religious differences made unified independence impossible.
Religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims. Irreconcilable religious differences made unified independence impossible.
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Which war was caused by the invasion of South Korea by North Korea?
Which war was caused by the invasion of South Korea by North Korea?
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The Korean War. North Korea's communist invasion aimed to unify the peninsula by force.
The Korean War. North Korea's communist invasion aimed to unify the peninsula by force.
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What triggered the start of the Gulf War in 1990?
What triggered the start of the Gulf War in 1990?
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Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Saddam Hussein's aggression threatened regional oil supplies and stability.
Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Saddam Hussein's aggression threatened regional oil supplies and stability.
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Identify the major cause of the Korean War.
Identify the major cause of the Korean War.
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The division of Korea into communist North and capitalist South. Cold War ideology split the peninsula along ideological lines.
The division of Korea into communist North and capitalist South. Cold War ideology split the peninsula along ideological lines.
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What was the main cause of the Vietnam War?
What was the main cause of the Vietnam War?
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The spread of communism in Southeast Asia. U.S. containment policy aimed to prevent communist expansion.
The spread of communism in Southeast Asia. U.S. containment policy aimed to prevent communist expansion.
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What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
What was the purpose of the League of Nations?
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To maintain world peace and prevent future wars. Created after WWI to establish collective security among nations.
To maintain world peace and prevent future wars. Created after WWI to establish collective security among nations.
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What was the main cause of the Bosnian War?
What was the main cause of the Bosnian War?
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Ethnic tensions following the breakup of Yugoslavia. Serb, Croat, and Bosniak nationalism erupted after communist control ended.
Ethnic tensions following the breakup of Yugoslavia. Serb, Croat, and Bosniak nationalism erupted after communist control ended.
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What was the main cause of the Spanish Civil War?
What was the main cause of the Spanish Civil War?
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Political polarization between Republicans and Nationalists. Left-wing and right-wing forces battled for Spain's political future.
Political polarization between Republicans and Nationalists. Left-wing and right-wing forces battled for Spain's political future.
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Which policy led to the escalation of the Cold War arms race?
Which policy led to the escalation of the Cold War arms race?
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Nuclear deterrence and mutually assured destruction. Fear of nuclear attack drove both superpowers to accumulate weapons.
Nuclear deterrence and mutually assured destruction. Fear of nuclear attack drove both superpowers to accumulate weapons.
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What was the primary cause of decolonization post-World War II?
What was the primary cause of decolonization post-World War II?
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Growing nationalism and weakened European powers. War-weakened European powers couldn't maintain overseas empires effectively.
Growing nationalism and weakened European powers. War-weakened European powers couldn't maintain overseas empires effectively.
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Which conflict was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
Which conflict was sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand?
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World War I. The archduke's death in Sarajevo activated European alliance system.
World War I. The archduke's death in Sarajevo activated European alliance system.
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Which alliance system was central to the start of World War I?
Which alliance system was central to the start of World War I?
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The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. These competing alliances turned a regional crisis into world war.
The Triple Alliance and Triple Entente. These competing alliances turned a regional crisis into world war.
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What was the primary cause of World War II?
What was the primary cause of World War II?
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The rise of totalitarian regimes and aggression. Fascist and Nazi expansionism led to global military confrontation.
The rise of totalitarian regimes and aggression. Fascist and Nazi expansionism led to global military confrontation.
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Identify the main ideological conflict during the Cold War.
Identify the main ideological conflict during the Cold War.
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Capitalism vs. Communism. These opposing economic systems defined the global struggle post-WWII.
Capitalism vs. Communism. These opposing economic systems defined the global struggle post-WWII.
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Which treaty ended World War I?
Which treaty ended World War I?
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The Treaty of Versailles. Imposed harsh terms on Germany and officially concluded the Great War.
The Treaty of Versailles. Imposed harsh terms on Germany and officially concluded the Great War.
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What event sparked the beginning of World War I?
What event sparked the beginning of World War I?
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The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This single act triggered a cascade of alliances that escalated into global war.
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand. This single act triggered a cascade of alliances that escalated into global war.
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What triggered the Rwandan Genocide in 1994?
What triggered the Rwandan Genocide in 1994?
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Ethnic tensions between Hutus and Tutsis. Long-standing ethnic hatred exploded into systematic mass murder.
Ethnic tensions between Hutus and Tutsis. Long-standing ethnic hatred exploded into systematic mass murder.
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Identify the main cause of the Falklands War in 1982.
Identify the main cause of the Falklands War in 1982.
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Territorial dispute between Argentina and the UK. Argentina's military junta sought to reclaim the disputed islands.
Territorial dispute between Argentina and the UK. Argentina's military junta sought to reclaim the disputed islands.
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What event led to the start of the First Gulf War?
What event led to the start of the First Gulf War?
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Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Saddam Hussein's aggression threatened regional oil supplies and stability.
Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. Saddam Hussein's aggression threatened regional oil supplies and stability.
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Which event marked the beginning of the Rwandan Genocide?
Which event marked the beginning of the Rwandan Genocide?
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The assassination of President Habyarimana. The president's death provided the signal for planned ethnic cleansing.
The assassination of President Habyarimana. The president's death provided the signal for planned ethnic cleansing.
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What was the main cause of the Suez Crisis in 1956?
What was the main cause of the Suez Crisis in 1956?
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Nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt. Nasser's action challenged Western control of this vital waterway.
Nationalization of the Suez Canal by Egypt. Nasser's action challenged Western control of this vital waterway.
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Identify the main cause of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
Identify the main cause of the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
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Popular discontent with the Shah's regime. Authoritarian rule and Western influence sparked widespread Islamic uprising.
Popular discontent with the Shah's regime. Authoritarian rule and Western influence sparked widespread Islamic uprising.
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What was the primary cause of the Algerian War of Independence?
What was the primary cause of the Algerian War of Independence?
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Algerian demands for independence from France. National liberation movement challenged French colonial control in North Africa.
Algerian demands for independence from France. National liberation movement challenged French colonial control in North Africa.
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What was the main cause of the First Intifada?
What was the main cause of the First Intifada?
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Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation. Popular uprising against Israeli military control of Palestinian territories.
Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation. Popular uprising against Israeli military control of Palestinian territories.
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What was the main cause of the Mau Mau Uprising?
What was the main cause of the Mau Mau Uprising?
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Kenyan resistance to British colonial rule. Kikuyu nationalism challenged British settler dominance in East Africa.
Kenyan resistance to British colonial rule. Kikuyu nationalism challenged British settler dominance in East Africa.
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What triggered the Russian involvement in World War I?
What triggered the Russian involvement in World War I?
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Alliance with Serbia and conflict with Austria-Hungary. Pan-Slavic solidarity and Austrian aggression drew Russia into European conflict.
Alliance with Serbia and conflict with Austria-Hungary. Pan-Slavic solidarity and Austrian aggression drew Russia into European conflict.
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Identify the event that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
Identify the event that led to the fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Mass protests and the easing of travel restrictions. Popular pressure and policy changes made the barrier unsustainable.
Mass protests and the easing of travel restrictions. Popular pressure and policy changes made the barrier unsustainable.
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What was the main cause of the Six-Day War in 1967?
What was the main cause of the Six-Day War in 1967?
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Tensions between Israel and neighboring Arab states. Israel's preemptive strike arose from Arab military buildup and threats.
Tensions between Israel and neighboring Arab states. Israel's preemptive strike arose from Arab military buildup and threats.
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