HIST 102 Final, Fall 1995

HISTORY 102 FINAL EXAMINATION FEBRUARY 1996 TIME: 2 hrs. I. Choose ONE of the following: 40% 1. Do you believe that the murder of the Archduke of Austria was the MAIN reason for the outbreak of World War I ? Explain why you agree or disagree. 2. The Russian Revolution is a landmark in the history of Europe and the World. Explain in detail. - II. Choose TWO of the following: 60% 1. What were the "Diplomatic Maneuvers and Secret Agreements" that were concluded during War I ? Explain in full. 2. What is "Totalitarianism" and how was it applied in Italy? 3, How did the Nazis get to power in Germany and how did Hitler revoke the terms of the Treaty of Versailles? 4. The cornerstone of Europe was Germany. How did it adjust to post War I conditions? 5. The capitalist economic system was a delicate and interlocking mechanism. How did this lead to the Great Depression of 1929? PLEASE RETURN THE QUESTION SHEET