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Question 12 (6.25 points)

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The Great War and the Great Depression both weakened European colonial powers. Colonies across Asia, Africa, and Latin America contributed soldiers and resources to the war effort and then faced deep economic suffering during the Depression.

These crises exposed the inequalities of colonial rule. As sacrifices went unrewarded and hardships grew, nationalist leaders found new support for their calls for independence.
Which factor most clearly linked the Great War and the Great Depression to growing independence movements?
Question 12 options:


a)
The combination of wartime sacrifice and economic hardship deepened demands for change.


b)
The Depression brought prosperity to colonial economies.


c)
People living under colonial rule remained satisfied with European leadership.


d)
World War I immediately ended European control of colonies.
Question 13 (6.25 points)

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Leaders across continents used different strategies to challenge colonial control. Their methods reflected local conditions, whether through peaceful protest, economic reform, or international cooperation.

These strategies reveal how different regions pursued independence in unique ways while sharing a broader goal of freedom from colonial rule. Understanding each leader’s approach helps connect local struggles to global movements.
Match each leader to their strategy for independence.
Question 13 options:


Pan-African leaders


Gandhi


Lázaro Cárdenas

1.

Nonviolent civil disobedience
2.

Land reform and economic nationalism
3.

Global unity and conferences
Question 14 (6.25 points)

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Many colonies faced both political and economic struggles in the interwar years. At the same time, people also turned to culture as a way to express identity and resist colonial influence.

In Latin America, artists, writers, and musicians helped revive Indigenous and mestizo traditions. This cultural pride supported political movements by strengthening a shared sense of nationalism.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence:
In Latin America, ______ became a powerful tool for building national identity and supporting independence movements.
Question 14 options:


a)
military occupation


b)
colonial taxes


c)
European traditions


d)
cultural revival
Question 15 (6.25 points)

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After World War I, the mandate system reshaped territories in Africa and the Middle East. The League of Nations placed these territories under the control of Britain and France.

The mandate system changed borders in the Middle East and Africa while also fueling frustration. Understanding how this system affected nationalist movements helps explain the unrest that grew during the interwar years.
Which statement best describes the effect of the mandate system on colonial expectations after the Great War?
Question 15 options:


a)
It had little effect on the rise of nationalist movements.


b)
It fulfilled Allied promises by granting immediate self-rule.


c)
It deepened resentment because it delayed promised independence.


d)
It eased tensions by reducing colonial rivalries.
Question 16 (6.25 points)

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Leaders across the world used different strategies to resist colonial control during the interwar years. Some relied on peaceful protest. Others promoted reforms at home, and still others built movements that stretched across national borders.

Comparing these strategies demonstrates the diversity of nationalist approaches and the shared goal of independence. Recognizing what leaders had in common, and where they differed, helps explain the global scope of nationalism.
Which of the following comparisons accurately reflects interwar nationalist movements?
Question 16 options:


a)
Nationalist leaders in all regions rejected cultural pride to gain European approval.


b)
Gandhi promoted dependence on Britain, while Pan-African leaders avoided global connections.


c)
Cárdenas opposed reform, while Gandhi supported violent rebellion.


d)
Pan-African leaders worked for global unity, while Gandhi emphasized peaceful resistance in India.

Answer 1

12. a

13. Pan-African leaders — 3 (Global unity and conferences)
Gandhi — 1 (Nonviolent civil disobedience)
Lázaro Cárdenas — 2 (Land reform and economic nationalism)

14. d

15. c

16. d