21. Which of the following best describes a totalitarian government?(1 point)

Question

Responses

A government that emphasizes individual freedoms
A government that emphasizes individual freedoms

A government that seeks to control every aspect of public and private life
A government that seeks to control every aspect of public and private life

A government that allows free elections and multiple political parties
A government that allows free elections and multiple political parties

A government that focuses solely on economic control
A government that focuses solely on economic control
Question 5
22. Why did Japan invade Manchuria?(1 point)
Responses

to obey the terms of the Kellogg-Briand Pact
to obey the terms of the Kellogg-Briand Pact

to regain land lost in the Russo-Japanese war
to regain land lost in the Russo-Japanese war

to gain its iron ore and coal deposits
to gain its iron ore and coal deposits

to coordinate simultaneously with Germany's invasions
to coordinate simultaneously with Germany's invasions
Question 6
23. Which was a MAIN reason that the Battle of Stalingrad was a significant turning point in World War II?(1 point)
Responses

The Soviet defeat of German forces marked the beginning of retreat for the Germans on the Eastern Front.
The Soviet defeat of German forces marked the beginning of retreat for the Germans on the Eastern Front.

It marked the first time that American troops had fought with the Soviets on the Eastern Front.
It marked the first time that American troops had fought with the Soviets on the Eastern Front.

Incendiary bombs were used for the first time in the war, leading to a quick end to the battle.
Incendiary bombs were used for the first time in the war, leading to a quick end to the battle.

The acquisition of Soviet oil fields near the city strengthened the German army and prolonged the war.
The acquisition of Soviet oil fields near the city strengthened the German army and prolonged the war.
Question 7
24. What was the effect of the Nuremberg Laws in Nazi Germany?(1 point)
Responses

Slavic people were interned in concentration camps
Slavic people were interned in concentration camps

Members of the Reichstag were arrested and executed.
Members of the Reichstag were arrested and executed.

Jewish people were stripped of their German citizenship
Jewish people were stripped of their German citizenship

Homosexuals were deported to other countries.
Homosexuals were deported to other countries.
Question 8
25. Read the information about two hypothetical countries and answer the question.

Country I: Democratic government; Located in Western Europe; Seeking to strengthen and protect democracy in Europe

Country II: Communist government; Located in Eastern Europe; Seeking to strengthen and protect communism in Europe
Which organization would each of these countries have LIKELY joined during the Cold War?

(1 point)
Responses

Both Country I and Country II would have joined the Warsaw Pact.
Both Country I and Country II would have joined the Warsaw Pact.

Country I would have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and Country II would have joined the Warsaw Pact.
Country I would have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and Country II would have joined the Warsaw Pact.

Both Country I and Country II would have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Both Country I and Country II would have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Country I would have joined the Warsaw Pact, and Country II would have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Answer 1

Here are the best responses for each question:

21. Which of the following best describes a totalitarian government?

• A government that seeks to control every aspect of public and private life.

22. Why did Japan invade Manchuria?

• To gain its iron ore and coal deposits.

23. Which was a MAIN reason that the Battle of Stalingrad was a significant turning point in World War II?

• The Soviet defeat of German forces marked the beginning of retreat for the Germans on the Eastern Front.

24. What was the effect of the Nuremberg Laws in Nazi Germany?

• Jewish people were stripped of their German citizenship.

25. Which organization would each of these countries have LIKELY joined during the Cold War?

• Country I would have joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, and Country II would have joined the Warsaw Pact.