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What goals and values were expressed in the various nationalistic movements of the early twentieth century? Which ethnic groups in particular asserted the right of self-determination? |
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How did the imperialistic rivalries of the European powers contribute to international tensions before World War I? Be specific. |
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Summarize the forces set in motion by the assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand in 1914. When and why did the war begin? |
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What was the typical experience of the soldier in World War I? Explain how new technologies changed the experience of war. |
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What role did women play in the war effort? Were these changes long- or short-term? |
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How else did the war transform civilian life? Consider especially the enlarged role of the government. |
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Why did Japan enter WWI? What did they gain? |
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What factors caused the Russian Revolutions in February and October of 1917? What changes emerged initially from these revolutions? |
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How did Lenin and the Bolsheviks come to power? |
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When and why did the United States enter the war? What did this move mean? |
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What was the intent of the League of Nations? What were the weaknesses of this body? |
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How did the mandate system work in the Middle East? Who profited most from this system? |
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