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MODERN WORLD HISTORYUnit 6

World War I and the Russian RevolutionTEST

Spring 2016Spring 2016Directions: This is an open-book and notes take-home test. You may use your textbook and any notes pertaining to Unit 6. You may use the Internet and other reference books. You may work cooperatively with other students. However any essay or constructed response must be in your own words-the same or similar responses will be invalidated and you will receive no credit for that portion of the test

Value: Merit: Your grade will be the percentage of your correct responses over 125. There are 65 selected response questions valued at 1 point each. There are also 4 essays valued at 20 points each for a total of 80 points. -see Part 2 for details. The total points you could earn on this test is 145.

Honors: Your grade will be the percentage of your correct responses over 145. There are 65 selected response questions valued at 1 point each. There are also 4 essays valued at 20 points each for a total of 80 points. -see Part 2 for details. The total points you could earn on this test is 145.

Question book instructions: If you are given a physical copy of the quiz-Fill out the pink or yellow quiz book question sheet completely. Make sure you use your first and last names. You will lose 10 points for failure to follow instructions –“FTFI”

Scantron instructions: Read and follow instructions on the scantron carefully. a. You must use a number 2 pencil. b. NAME: Make sure you use you first and last names. Also list your seat number and the color of your test book (Pink or Yellow or White) EXAMPLE: “Anthony Ramienski Seat 14 Yellow” (online version –write “online”)c. Subject is “MWH Unit 6 WWI Test” Write this in word for word exactly. d. Make sure you put in the date on which you turned the test in. (Example: 13 December 2011)e. Be sure to put your block number in the period box. f. DO NOT FOLD, STAPLE or OTHERWISE MUTILATE THE SCANTRON. Be careful if you erase-any stray marks can cause an answer to be wrong and there will be no reclamas due to poor erasures, stray marks or mutilation. NOTE: If you discover a question with no correct answers-bubble in "E" on scantron and provide typed explanation-hand in explanation in with your scantron. Again failure to follow instructions concerning the scantron will result in a 5 point penalty.-“FTFI”

Issue Date: Friday, 13 May 2016Early Bird Credit: will only be given in class Monday, 16 May 2016 - +5 points. Early credit will not be assigned after 7 December2015. Credit will not be assigned unless scantron and essays are turned in together.Due dates: The test must be turned in complete-SSR and Essays. Test will be given a zero until essays are completed and turned in for grading. This test is due by 2: 30 pm on Monday, 23 May 2016.If not turned in by 2: 30 pm on Tuesday, 24 May 2016, -40 points off of final gradeIf not turned in by 2: 30 pm on Wednesday, 25 May 2016, -50 points off of final gradeExceptions to due date and penalties for missing the submission date must be worked out one on one in advance with Mr. Ramienski. TURN THE PAGE AND BEGIN>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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Part 1: GeographyDirections: Examine the map. Turn the page and answer the questions. There is only one correct answer per question. Value: 10 points; each question is worth 1 point.

1. What was the site of the Battle of Gallipoli, the British attempt to capture the Dardanelles, the Bosporus and open up a supply line to Russia?a. Point 1 b. Point 2 c. Point 4 d. Point 6 2. Which neutral nation was invaded by Germany in August 1914?a. Point 3 b. Point 5 c. Point 10 d. Point 15

3. Which Empire controlled Bosnia in 1914?a. Point 5 b. Point 7 c. Point 9 d. Point 12

4. What was the approximate location of the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U Boat?a. Point 2 b. Point 6 c. Point 11 d. Point 12

5. Where was the general location of the British naval blockade of Germany?a. Point 4 b. Point 6 c. Point 11 d. Point 12

6. What was the general location of the Battles of the Somme and Verdun?a. Point 3 b. Point 10 c. Point 11 d. Point 16

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7. Where was the location of Germany’s Islamic partner? a. Point 5 b. Point 9 c. Point 10 d. Point 13

8. What key Mediterranean land and sea power helped to keep Britain’s lifeline to India open?a. Point 5 b. Point 7 c. Point 9 d. Point 14

9. Which nation saw itself as the protector of the Slavic Peoples?a. Point 5 b. Point 7 c. Point 9 d. Point 12

10. Where was the location of the “October Revolution”? a. Point 5 b. Point 7 c. Point 9 d. Point 12

Part 2: Key Personalities Directions: Answer each question. Value: 5 points; each question is worth 1 point.

11. Who was the Commander of the American Military Forces in France during 1918?a. General Foch b. General Haig c. General Eisenhower d. General Pershing

12. Who was the French Prime Minister known as “The Tiger”?a. Harold Nicholson b. George LeBeuf c. Georges Clemenceau d. David Georges

Examine the following picture:

#1 #2 #3 #413. What is the collective name often applied to these men?a. The Four Partners b. The Big Four c. The Entente Four d. The League of Four

14. What is the name of the member of this group pictured above at #3?a. David Lloyd George b. Vittorio Orlando c. Georges Clemenceau d. Woodrow Wilson

15. Which Bolshevik believed that the Russian Revolution would only be successful if it were conducted in first in Russia then exported to the rest of Europe?a. Lenin b. Stalin c. Trotsky d. Engels

Part 3: Key VocabularyDirections: Answer each question. Value: 5 points. Each question is worth 1 point.

16. What constituted the policy of “unrestricted submarine warfare”?a. Attacking warships without warning. c. Attacking any and all shipping without warning.b. Attacking warships if attacked first d. Attacking enemy combatant surface vessels without warning

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17. Which peace treaty officially ended World War I?a. Treaty of Versailles, 1919 b. Treaty of Berlin c. The London Treaty d. The Treaty of Paris, 1919

18. Which underlying cause played upon anti-German feelings in the United States and led the United States to declare war on Germany in April of 1917?a. The sinking of the Lusitania c. The Assassination of the Archduke Franz Ferdinandb. The Zimmerman Telegram d. The Mexican Revolution and on going instability

19. Which two nations signed the treaty of Brest-Litovsk in 1917?a. Germany and Sweden b. Germany and Austria c. Germany and Russia d. France and Russia

20. What does “Soviet” mean? a. Ministry b. Council c. Democracy b. Dictatorship

Part 4: Propaganda and PersuasionDirections: Answer each question. Value: 10 points. Each question is worth 1 point.

Examine “Poster A” and answer questions 21 to 24.

Poster “A”Artist: Henry Raleigh, 1880-1945

Title: Halt the Hun! : Buy U.S. Government Bonds, Third Liberty Loan.

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Date: 1918.Larger Version on page 11

21. Which of the following best describes how the Germans were portrayed in this poster?a. As honorable soldiers c. As cruel barbariansb. As noble protectors d . As compassionate heroes

Examine the following list of Propaganda Poster attributes or techniques:a. Demonization b. Emotional Appeal c. Name calling d. Patriotic Appeals e. Half-truths or lies f. Catchy slogans g. Evocative or eye catching visuals h. Humor

22. Which of the following techniques were used in Poster A? a. Techniques a, b, d, g b. Techniques a, c, d, e c. Techniques a, b, c, d, e, f, g d. Techniques a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h

23. Who or what was “the Hun”?a. Hun was another word for woman-"i.e.: honey" c. Hun represented the US Government ("Huncle Sam") b. Hun was used to refer to the German Army-Germans in general d. Hun is a WWI term for "hunger"

24. What was the principal aim of this poster?a. To show the good moral character of US soldier. c. To stir up popular anger against the Germans and sell Liberty bonds b. To educate people about the goals of the war. d. To show the effects of the war on women and children.

25. Propaganda posters, “liberty bond” drives, rationing and the military draft, all served what purpose in the United States?.a. They all helped the American people fight the war as a united countryb. They all made the US keep out of the war and remain neutral. c. They all helped to prepare the American people to enter the war.d. They all helped to convince the American people to support the League of Nations.

Examine this cartoon and answer questions 26 and 27.

Cartoon “B”

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Larger version on page 13

26. What does the artist imply with the words, “...some promise...”? What is being promised? a. Germany promised Mexico that it would send its army to help in Mexico’s revolution. b. Germany promised Mexico land Mexico lost to the US in the Mexican War of 1848. c. Mexico was being reminded about its 1914 promise to help Germany if it went to ward. Germany promised Mexico land Mexico lost to the US in the Mexican Expedition of 1916.

27. What type of propaganda device does Cartoon “B” best represent? a. Caricature b. Demonization c. Emotional Appeal d. Patriotic Appeal

Now examine this cartoon and answer questions 28 to 30.

Poster “C”Larger Version on page 12

28. What type of propaganda device does Poster “C” represent? a. Patriotic Appeal b. Demonization c. Economic Appeal d. Appeals to Reason

29. What underlying cause for the start of World War I is best represented by Poster “C”?a. Imperialism b. Nationalism c. Entangling Alliances d. Militarism

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30. What slogan could best replace the slogan being used in Poster “C” but still keep the propaganda theme of the poster?a. Your Country Needs You c. Honk, if you hate Germany!b. Remember Belgium d. Go Ape, Buy bonds!

Part 5: Selected Response Questions-World War I. Directions: Answer each question. Value: 20 points. Each question is worth 1 point.

31. In 1882, France seized Tunisia in Northern Africa. This enraged Italy, whose government then entered into alliance with France’s erstwhile enemies. What was the name of this alliance?a. The Triple Entente c. The Central Powers Pact b. The Holy Alliance d. The Triple Alliance 32. Which three countries made up “The Triple Entente”?a. Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey c. Russia, Serbia and Romania b. Germany, Austria and Italy d. France, Great Britain and Russia

33. What geographical area was nicknamed the “Powder Keg” of Europe?a. The Dardanelles b. Belgium c. The Bosporus d. The Balkans

34. Which of the following groups of words best characterizes the causes of World War I?a. Imperialism, Nationalism and Alliances c. Individualism, Humanism and Secularismb. Communism, Fascism and Socialism d. Imperialism, Nationalism and Total War

35. The division of the major European powers into two rival alliances during the years prior to World War I resulted in a. The decline of imperialism c. A series of international crisesb. A reduction in world tensions d. The decrease in military expenditures

Examine the following map and answer questions 36 to 37.

Map “D”

36. What was the name for the German plan that aimed at defeating France at the beginning of World War I?a. Von Schlieffen Plan b. Von Moltke Plan c. Plan XVII d. Plan Geld

37. The Germans modified this plan before execution. Which country’s neutrality was now not violated by the invading Germans in August 1914?a. Norway b. Belgium c. The Netherlands d. Switzerland 38. The development of machine guns, high explosive artillery shells, poison gas, airplanes and submarines, all indicate a connection between World War I and which of the previous historical periods?a. The Industrial Revolution c. The Age of Enlightenment b. The Age of Exploration d. The Age of Imperialism

39. World War I was a "total war" in the sense thata. it brought great suffering to civilians. c. new technologies played a large part in the war.b. nations from all over the world were involved. d. the nations involved devoted all their resources to it.

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40. Which two “Great Powers” were political rivals over ultimate control of the Balkans during the period prior to World War I?a. Austria and Russia b. Austria and Germany c. Serbia and Austria d. Great Britain and Germany

41. Which of the following was a goal of the Allies' Gallipoli campaign?a. to secure the life line to Italy c. to gain access to Africa b. to topple the Ottoman Empire d. to establish a supply line to India

42. Why did the German army invade Belgium?a. Belgium contained important munitions plants. c. Belgium was hiding the assassin of the Archduke.b. Belgium had declared war on Germany. d. Belgium was a natural invasion route into France

43. Which of the following events most directly led to the United States entering World War I?a. The sinking of the Lusitania by a German U Boat in May 1915b. The resumption of unrestricted submarine warfare by the Germans in February 1917c. Pancho Villa’s raid on Columbus, New Mexico in March of 1916 d. The sinking of the battleship Maine by a German U Boat in April 1917

44. What type of warfare characterized the fighting on the “Western Front”? a. Naval warfare with numerous sea battles and attempts by each side to land troops on the opponent’s coastsb. Trench warfare with soldiers hiding deep in trenches and holes in the groundc. Guerrilla warfare with hit and run raids on positions and enemy forces attacking rear areasd. Nuclear warfare with aircraft and missiles dropping bombs on civilian populations

45. Under which system, could people only buy small amounts of items that were critically needed for the war effort?a. Reasoning b. Proportioning c. Scrimping d. Rationing

Read the following quote from an intercepted German telegram sent by Germany’s Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmerman to the Mexican Foreign Minister and answer the question that follows:“We shall endeavor to keep the United States neutral. In the event of their not succeeding, we make Mexico a proposal of alliance...Make war together, make peace together...and Mexico is to re-conquer the lost territory in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona...”

46. What was the effect of the British intercepting this telegram and releasing it to the United States?a. The US gained another reason to go to war with Germany.b. The US immediately declared war on Germany and Mexico. c. Mexico immediately attacked the US with military aid from Germanyd. The Americans immediately invaded Mexico with an Expeditionary Force

47. What gamble did Germany make before the United States entered the war?a. that a defeat of Russia would lead to a German victory on the Western Frontb. that unrestricted submarine warfare would defeat the United Statesc. that unrestricted submarine warfare would defeat Britain before U.S. troops arrived in Franced. that the Gallipoli campaign would weaken the forces on the Western Front

48. Where did most of the American Army fight during World War I?a. Mexico b. Great Britain c. Italy d. France

49. Which of the following weapons eventually contributed to ENDING the stalemate on the Western Front during World War I because of its mobility and firepower? a. The Tank b. Poison Gas c. Machine gun d. Airplane

50. What action on November 11, 1918 brought the fighting of World War I to an end?a. An armistice was declared. c. The Pope called for a peace conferenceb. Germany surrendered d. The allies won the final major battle.

Part 6: Selected Response Questions-The Versailles Peace Conference. Directions: Answer each question. Value: 5 points. Each question is worth 1 point.

Read the following and answer question 51:Article 231, Treaty of Versailles

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The Allied and Associated Governments affirm and Germany accepts the responsibility of Germany and her allies for causing all the loss and damage to which the Allied and Associated Governments and their nationals have been subjected as a consequence of the war imposed upon them by the aggression of Germany and her allies.

51. Which nation was forced to assume sole responsibility for starting World War I under the Treaty of Versailles?a. Russia b. Germany c. Italy d. Austria-Hungary

52. Which of the following best explains the purpose of Woodrow Wilson’s quote, “The World must be made safe for democracy...?”a. Wilson was explaining why the US should seek revenge against Germanyb. Wilson was explaining why the US should join the war to help the Allies. c. Wilson was explaining why the US should remain neutral and reap economic benefitsd. Wilson was explaining why the US should attack Mexico and make it a US possession

53. How did the Treaty of Versailles differ from Wilson’s Fourteen Points?a. Wilson’s Fourteen Points did not promote Freedom of the Seas, the Treaty did. b. The Treaty of Versailles was generous to the Central Powers, especially Germany. Wilson’s Points called for revenge against Germany. c. The Treaty of Versailles called for war guilt clauses and massive money reparations from Germany. Wilson’s Fourteen Points called for a just peace.d. Wilson’s Fourteen Points did not propose an international peacekeeping organization. The Treaty of Versailles mandated the League of Nations.

Using the cartoon below, answer questions 54 and 55Note: The scene in the cartoon is a wedding ceremony. Note carefully all of the small written notations in the cartoon. Ask the teacher to read them to you if you cannot make them out.

Title: "Interrupting the Ceremony"Creator: John T. McCutcheon

Publication: Chicago Tribune (New York News Syndicate)Publication Date: 25 December 1918

Larger Version on page 1454. What does this “marriage ceremony” actually represent?a. The attempt of the United States to join The League of Nations

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b. The attempt of the United States to join the Allies in World War I. c. The attempt of the United States to join the British Commonwealth. d. The attempt of the United States to avoid future foreign entanglements.

55. Why is the US Senator crashing through the window attempting to stop “the wedding”? a. The Senator was upset that Wilson’s Fourteen Points were being ignored. b. The Senator was worried that the United States was becoming part of the British Empire.c. The Senator was worried that the US was losing its independent foreign policy.d. The Senator was upset that The Treaty of Versailles did not have to be approved by the Senate.

Part 7: Selected Response Questions-The Russian RevolutionDirections: Read and answer the question. Value: 10 points

56. Which factor contributed most to the initial revolution in Russia in 1917?a. The Allies favored revolution c. The Russian people were discouraged by defeat in battle b. The Czar abdicated d. The Communists organized the initial revolt.

57. Which one of the following groups signed the Treaty of Brest–Litovsk with Germany, ending Russia’s participation in World War I?a. The Kerensky Provisional Government c. The Government of the Czarb. The Bolsheviks d. The Menshevik Provisional Council

58. What term was used to describe the Russian Marxist revolutionaries? a. The Mensheviks c. The Proletariat b. The Duma d. The Bolsheviks

59. Lenin believed that a socialist revolution could succeed in Russia only if a. revolutions were carried out at the same time in other parts of Europe.b. a small group of dedicated revolutionaries controlled the government. c. Russia became an industrial state.d. the peasants owned the land they worked

60. What is a totalitarian state?a. a state in which the people elect representatives to the legislatureb. a state in which the government controls every aspect of public and private lifec. a state in which the people have a direct say in their governmentd. a state in which the working class is glorified and has the greatest voice in government

61. Which of the following statements was true concerning Soviet society after the Russian Revolution?a. Social class ended in the Soviet Union c. Democracy emerged in the Soviet Unionb. Farm workers made up the new elite d. The Communist Party became the new ruling elite.

62. What was the intent of Lenin’s New Economic Policy (NEP)? a. Rebuild the Soviet economy. c. End state control over farms and industry b. End all traces of capitalism. d. Make the Soviet Union into an industrial state

63. Stalin rose to power by a. Winning the confidence of the Soviet People c. Using the Red Army to defeat his enemiesb. Assassinating Lenin d. Building a loyal following within the Communist Party

64. Under Joseph Stalin's rule, all economic decisions were made by government officials alone. What was this economic system called?a. Command System c. Command Economyb. War Communism d. The New Economic Policy

65. The Soviet government decided to eliminate the “kulaks” because of their strong resistance toa. collective farming. c. religious persecution.b. the Five-Year Plans. d. censorship and propaganda.ESSAY QUESTIONS BEGIN ON PAGE 15

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Student Name: _________________________ Seat Number: _________Period: _______________________________Date: _________________________________(fill out in full or lose 10 points)

Modern World HistoryUnit 6: The World Wars

World War I Test Essays Grading Rubric

READ THE ESSAY GRADING RUBRICS CAREFULLY. You must hand in this rubric/grading sheet - pages 15 and 16 - with your essay responses. Failure to do this will result in the loss of 10 points.Errors of Fact (EOF) will result in the loss of 5 points per error.

Directions: Read the prompt then construct a short written essay response to the prompt. Answer the prompt in full sentences. Please include this sheet with your responses. Write your responses on separate sheets of paper. Anyessay or constructed response must be in your own words-the same or similar responses will be invalidated and you will receive no credit for that portion of the test.

Value: 80 points. Each question is worth 20 points.

Honors: Do all FOUR essays.

Merit: CHOOSE THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF ESSAYS TO ENSURE YOU RECEIVE THE APPROPRIATE SCORE-REMEMBER YOUR FINAL SCORE IS THE PERCENTAGE OF THE TOTAL OF POINTS YOU EARN OVER 125.

Short Essay 1: World War I What were the underlying and immediate causes for World War I? “...Some damn foolish thing in the Balkans,” was Bismarck's prophecy as to what would set off the seemingly unavoidable European war. He had hit the nail directly on the head. The Balkans of 1914 was a hotbed of nationalistic intrigue. 1. List the immediate cause of WW I, answering the following questions. (3 points)a) Who was murdered?b) Who did the murder?c) Why was the murder committed? 2. List and describe or explain the four underlying causes of WW I. (4 points)3. Explain how the underlying causes helped to turn the immediate cause into a world-wide war. (6 points)4. Explain which nation –in your opinion- bears the most responsibility for starting World War I (5 points)5. Your answer must be a minimum of 15 sentences long. (2 points) You may use multi-paragraph format.

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Short Essay 2: World War IHow was World War I a total war of new technology, and tactics which blurred the line between “civilian” and “military”?World War I is often seen as the first truly modern war. Many new forms of technology and new tactics were used in this war. In addition, the total war concept blurred the lines between military and civilian workers.1. List three new forms of technology used during World War I. (6 points)2. Discuss how each of these 3 new technologies changed warfare (6 points)3. Discuss how World War I blurred the line between civilian and military life (6 points)4. Include historical details and examples to support your answer (1 point)5. Your answer must be a minimum of seven sentences long. (1 point)

Short Essay 3: Russian RevolutionHow was the “Russian Revolution” a two-step process which eliminated absolute monarchy and established totalitarian government by the communists? The Russian Revolution was essentially two revolutions: the first being the overthrow of the Czar, the second being the seizure of power by the Bolsheviks or Communists. 1. List and date the two revolutions that made up what we call today –the Russian Revolution (2 points)2. List a minimum of two causes for the overthrow of the Czar. (2 points)3. List the two key Bolshevik leaders of the second revolution. (2 points)4. Discuss two reasons why the Bolsheviks were able to seize power. (6 points)5. Discuss how the dream of Lenin became the nightmare of Stalinist terror (3 points) 6. Include historical details and examples to support your answer. (3 points)7. Your answer must be a minimum of ten sentences long. (2 points)

Short Essay 4: The American Involvement in World War I.How and why did the United States of America become involved in World War I?America’s entry into World War I was a result of both underlying causes and immediate causes.1. Identify two underlying causes for the US entry into the war in 1917. (4 points)2. Identify two immediate causes for the US entry into the war in 1917. (4 points)3. Relate and discuss the underlying causes to the immediate causes. (8 points)4. Include historical details and examples to support your answer. (2 points)5. Your answer must be a minimum of ten sentences long. (2 point)

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