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Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 25

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1. Bethmann-Hollweg’s telegram to the German ambassador (see Document 25-1) indirectly justified an Austrian attack on Serbia by implying that

if Austria did not attack Serbia, Russia would.

Russia and Serbia were trying to assemble an anti-Austrian alliance in the Balkans.

the Serbians had plans to annex Bulgaria.

both the British and French were preparing to intervene in the Balkans.

Correct. The answer is b. Bethmann-Hollweg suggested that Austria’s enemies were attempting to assemble a “new Balkan alliance aimed directly at the Danube Monarchy.”

Incorrect. The answer is b. Bethmann-Hollweg suggested that Austria’s enemies were attempting to assemble a “new Balkan alliance aimed directly at the Danube Monarchy.”

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2. What major military development linked the photographs of the French soldier (see Document 25-2) and Richthofen (see Document 25-3)?

The advent of “total war”

The spread of the war to theaters outside of Europe

The application of industrial technology to warfare

The designation of civilians as military targets

Correct. The answer is c. Both the air war and the use of poisonous gas provide examples of the important role industrial technology played in World War I.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Both the air war and the use of poisonous gas provide examples of the important role industrial technology played in World War I.

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3. According to Swanwick (see Document 25-4), which of these was an important consequence of World War I?

Women experienced a degree of freedom and happiness they had never before known.

Women were left idle, with nothing significant to occupy their time.

Woman were deprived of the opportunity to do “women’s work” and instead took up “men’s work.”

Women took up arms for the first time, fighting in the trenches and fields of northern Europe.

Correct. The answer is c. Swanwick described the systematic destruction of women’s ability to raise families and their subsequent shift into male-dominated professions.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Swanwick described the systematic destruction of women’s ability to raise families and their subsequent shift into male-dominated professions.

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4. According to Lenin (see Document 25-5), which of these describes the qualities of an effective revolutionary organization?

Large, broad-based, and public

Well-placed, public, and dynamic

Small, professional, and secret

Focused, formidable, and extensive

Correct. The answer is c. Lenin contrasted an effective revolutionary organization with a workers’ organization, which he believed should be centered in a trade union, broad-based, and public.

Incorrect. The answer is c. Lenin contrasted an effective revolutionary organization with a workers’ organization, which he believed should be centered in a trade union, broad-based, and public.

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5. In Wilson’s view (see Document 25-6), how should disputes over colonial claims be adjudicated?

In accordance with the wishes of imperial governments

In accordance with the wishes of colonial populations

By an international court centered in Washington D.C.

By giving equal weight to the interests of colonial populations and those of imperial governments

Correct. The answer is d. Wilson called for a “free, open-minded, and absolutely impartial adjustment of all colonial claims.” He did not, however, provide details on how the interests of colonizers and the colonized would be balanced.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Wilson called for a “free, open-minded, and absolutely impartial adjustment of all colonial claims.” He did not, however, provide details on how the interests of colonizers and the colonized would be balanced.

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6. Which of these best characterizes the reaction of the Social Democrats to the Treaty of Versailles (see Document 25-7)?

They were enthusiastic about the treaty, seeing it as Germany’s best hope for a better future.

They refused to sign the treaty, seeing it as a fatal blow to Germany.

They supported the treaty, although they had some significant reservations.

They strongly opposed the treaty but felt they had no choice but to sign it.

Correct. The answer is d. The Social Democrats were united in their dislike of the treaty. However, they recognized the reality that Germany no longer had the ability to resist Allied demands.

Incorrect. The answer is d. The Social Democrats were united in their dislike of the treaty. However, they recognized the reality that Germany no longer had the ability to resist Allied demands.