Question 1

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-Which of the following was one of the causes of the collapse of the Fourth Republic in France?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Republic (1946-1958) collapsed due to the war in Algeria, among other causes. It was created when France was restored after World War II, but it was marked by instability, as it had 20 prime ministers in its brief tenure. Charles de Galle returned in 1958 to be the final prime minister. He founded the Fifth Republic. The Algerian War was sparked by Algerians who expected independence in exchange for their efforts during World War II. Protests against the Algerian War led to political violence in the streets of Paris, and French soldiers refused to follow orders, demonstrating the weakness and ineffective leadership of the Fourth Republic.

Question 2

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-England's Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was known for her criticism of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Conservative Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was known for her criticism of the welfare state. Through the first half of the 20th century, the enfranchised working classes supported numerous social reforms. However, Thatcher protested the expense of these social programs and took measures against them, such as limiting the power of labor unions and reducing taxes to benefit industry. She was initially popular due to Britain's success in the Falkland's War, when Britain prevented Argentina from claiming the islands it had historically controlled.

Question 3

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-Which of the following is an accomplishment of France's Fourth Republic?

Accepted Answer

The Fourth Republic nationalized key industries, such as power, gas, and mining. Although the Fourth Republic was plagued with internal issues resulting in numerous prime ministers, its acquisition of key industries and banking helped stabilize the economy and fund a significant welfare state.

Question 4

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-The Catholic Church was instrumental in over throwing Communism in which of the following nations?

Accepted Answer

Poland's Solidarity movement was successful largely due to the support of the Catholic Church. The Solidarity movement was born in the shipyards of Gdańsk where Lech Wałęsa brought together union activists. Many of these activists were also members of the Catholic Church, which saw a religious imperative to help the downtrodden workers.

Question 5

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-The neocolonialism of the 20th century differed from the colonialism of the 17th-19th centuries in that it

Accepted Answer

The neocolonialism of the 20th century had a much greater focus on economics than previous incarnations. Economics had certainly motivated the earlier colonial endeavors; however, transplanting culture and establishing bases for European rule dropped from the model in the 20th century. After World War II, a wave of nationalist movements created independent nations throughout Africa and Asia. However, this newly found freedom changed little, since most of these nations were still dependent on the former colonizers for economic support and trade.

Question 6

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-The England that emerged under Prime Minister Clement Attlee, who was in office from 1945-1951, could best be described as

Accepted Answer

Attlee's government could best be described as a blend of capitalism and socialism. Attlee led the first government in which the Labour Party dominated, and it nationalized many key industries, such as banking, electricity and gas, and communications. However, in spite of these takeovers, 80% of British companies remained in private hands. Other social benefits, such as social security and unemployment, improved, though Britain maintained many capitalist structures.

Question 7

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-The German Federalist Republic was one of the strongest economic powers in Europe by 1975 due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Post-war West Germany benefitted enormously from the rebuilding of industry and the willingness of German workers to accept small gains. Thus, there was little agitation from labor during this period. Germany also invested widely and softened relations with Eastern Europe. The rebuilding of Germany was known as the "German Miracle," and Germany adeptly negotiated the economic uncertainty of the late 20th century better than many European nations.

Question 8

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-Why was Mary, Queen of Scots, executed?

Accepted Answer

Mary, Queen of Scots, was executed because she conspired against Elizabeth I.
Key Takeaway: Mary, Queen of Scots, was Scottish Queen regnant from December 1542 to July 1567. She was six days old when her father died and was crowned only nine months later.
After a series of terrible marriages and an uprising against her in Scotland, Mary fled to England, seeking protection from her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I, whose kingdom she hoped to inherit. Elizabeth ordered her arrest because of the threat presented by Mary, who had previously claimed the throne as her own and who was considered to be the legitimate sovereign of England by many English Catholics.
After 19 years in custody, she was tried and executed for treason for her involvement in three plans to assassinate Elizabeth.

Quiz 10: CLEP: Western Civilization

WWII -Which of the following was one of the causes of the collapse of the Fourth Republic in France?

WWII -England's Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher was known for her criticism of which of the following?

WWII -Which of the following is an accomplishment of France's Fourth Republic?

WWII -The Catholic Church was instrumental in over throwing Communism in which of the following nations?

WWII -The neocolonialism of the 20th century differed from the colonialism of the 17th-19th centuries in that it

WWII -The England that emerged under Prime Minister Clement Attlee, who was in office from 1945-1951, could best be described as

WWII -The German Federalist Republic was one of the strongest economic powers in Europe by 1975 due to which of the following?

WWII -Why was Mary, Queen of Scots, executed?