What is not generally considered a factor that led to the start of World War I?
a. The various alliances among the major powers prior to the start of the War
b. The arms race between Germany and the United Kingdom leading up to the War
c. The assassination of Archduke Franz
d. Ferdinand of Austria in Sarajevo by groups associated with Serbia
e. Russian mobilization of its army in defense of Serbia once Austria had declared war
f. The rise of the Bolsheviks in Imperial Russia
Answer: f. The rise of the Bolsheviks in Imperial Russia
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The American invasion at Inchon during the Korean War
A. prompted President Truman to try to push communists out of North Korea. B. led to a fight between General Douglas MacArthur and President Harry Truman. C. was aimed at preventing Chinese communists from entering the war. D. was a military debacle. E. was ultimately thwarted due to the surprise intervention of the Chinese navy.
The Harappans may have been the first people to raise cotton for use in clothing, as is suggested by the recovery of __________ at Mohenjo-Daro.
a. Richly decorated and painted trousers. b. Official reports concerning the factories under the control of their kings. c. British commentaries from the 1850s. d. Cotton seeds and small patches of cloth and fishing line.
In the 2008 election, Barack Obama received __________ percent of the African-American vote
A) 65 B) 75 C) 95 D) 100
Why did Germany agree to the Nazi-Soviet Pact?
a. The Germans hoped the pact would confuse the Allies. b. Hitler and Stalin were close friends. c. Germany and the Soviet Union were natural allies. d. It allowed Germany to avoid a two-front war.