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What were the causes and effects of decolonization?
Causes: Weakened European powers, rise of nationalist movements. Effects: Independence of former colonies, shifts in global power.
What were the causes and effects of technological advancements?
Causes: Scientific discoveries, desire for efficiency. Effects: Increased production, new forms of warfare, improved communication.
What were the causes and effects of WWI?
Causes: Imperialism, nationalism, militarism, alliance system. Effects: Collapse of empires, rise of new nations, global economic instability.
What were the causes and effects of WWII?
Causes: Unresolved issues from WWI, rise of fascism and militarism, expansionist policies. Effects: Emergence of superpowers, Cold War, decolonization.
What were the causes and effects of the Great Depression?
Causes: Stock market crash, overproduction, unequal distribution of wealth. Effects: Global economic crisis, rise of extremist ideologies, increased government intervention.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of fascism?
Causes: Economic hardship, social unrest, weak democratic institutions. Effects: Authoritarian rule, aggressive nationalism, persecution of minorities, war.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of communism?
Causes: Economic inequality, exploitation of workers, revolutionary ideology. Effects: State control of economy, suppression of dissent, totalitarian regimes.
What were the causes and effects of the development of nuclear weapons?
Causes: Scientific advancements, wartime competition. Effects: Mass destruction, nuclear arms race, Cold War tensions.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of the United States as a superpower?
Causes: Economic strength, military power, political influence. Effects: Global leadership, intervention in international affairs, cultural influence.
What were the causes and effects of the rise of the Soviet Union as a superpower?
Causes: Communist revolution, industrialization, military strength. Effects: Spread of communism, Cold War rivalry, influence in Eastern Europe.
What was the impact of WWI?
Weakened European powers, leading to shifts in global power and the rise of anti-colonial movements.
What was the impact of WWII?
Led to the emergence of the US and Soviet Union as superpowers and accelerated decolonization.
What was the Great Depression?
A severe worldwide economic downturn that led to the rise of new ideologies like fascism and communism.
What was the Cold War?
A period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies.
What was the impact of the discovery of DNA structure?
Revolutionized medicine with genetic engineering, new disease treatments, and the ability to modify plants and animals.
What was the impact of the development of the radio?
Allowed for mass communication, news, music, and emergency broadcasts.
What was the impact of the development of television?
Added visual communication, shaping public opinion and influencing social issues.
What was the impact of the development of airplanes and automobiles?
Dramatically increased the speed of travel and trade.
What was the impact of the development of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanization?
Boosted crop yields and made farming more efficient, allowing for larger populations.
What was the impact of the development of antibiotics, vaccines, and diagnostic imaging?
Revolutionized disease treatment and prevention, leading to increased life expectancy.
What is quantum mechanics?
A theory in physics that describes the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.
What is relativity?
A theory in physics that describes the relationship between space, time, gravity, and the universe.
Define genetic engineering.
The modification of an organism's genes to alter its characteristics.
What is Keynesian economics?
An economic theory advocating for government intervention to stabilize the economy.
What is Fascism?
An authoritarian political ideology characterized by extreme nationalism and suppression of opposition.
What is Communism?
A political and economic ideology advocating for a classless society with state ownership of the means of production.
Define Decolonization.
The process by which colonies gain independence from their colonizers.
What is a multi-polar system?
A system where power is distributed among multiple centers.
What is a bi-polar system?
A system where power is concentrated in two major centers.
What is self-determination?
The right of a people to choose their own government and political status.