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Why did the conflicts in the Balkans erupt in the 1990s? How were they resolved, and what was the result of that resolution?

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The disintegration of Yugoslavia was accompanied by which of the following?


A) Serious conflicts between protestant, catholic, and Muslim communities in the Balkans
B) Ethnic cleansing by Serbians seeking to achieve ethnic homogeneity
C) Economic collapse due to hyperinflation

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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What was the cause of the 2005 riots in France?

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The reunification of Germany after 1989 was complicated by which of the following?


A) The Soviet Union's demand that all police files be shipped to Moscow
B) The resulting surplus of German labor, necessitating the immediate expulsion of all "guest workers"
C) The appearance of neo-Nazi attitudes, often directed against foreign workers

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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France was similar to Germany in what way?


A) Eastern France suffered from high unemployment, while western France and Paris prospered due to tourism.
B) The French secret police, the equivalent to East Germany's Stasi, had become corrupt, blackmailing politicians and businessmen.
C) Resentment against foreigners, particularly Muslims from North Africa, led to an anti-immigrant movement headed by Jean-Marie Le Pen and his National Front.

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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How did East and West German economies differ immediately before reunification?

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How is Margaret Thatcher's "Thatcherism" best described?


A) It resulted in an increase in government bureaucracy.
B) It supported expanding the power of the labor unions.
C) It limited social welfare and broke the power of the unions.

D) None of the above
E) All of the above

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In 1990, riots broke out in Great Britain because of which event?


A) Defeat by Argentina in the Falkland War
B) France's refusal to support Great Britain's application to join the European Community
C) A proposal by the Thatcher government to institute a poll tax to be paid by all adults

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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What European social programs exist? Which of those are seen as essential, and to what extent had this sentiment produced serious financial challenges?

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In which former Yugoslavian province did war break out in 1999, eventually requiring NATO intervention?


A) Slovenia
B) Bosnia-Herzegovina
C) Kosovo

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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One of the results of the economic recovery of Europe after World War II was which of the following?


A) A decline in prosperity and affluence
B) Mass consumerism
C) An increase in industrial workers

D) B) and C)
E) All of the above

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What successes has the EU had?

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Which political parties played the most important role in the economic recovery of Italy and Germany?


A) Socialist Laborites
B) Christian Democrats
C) Christian Conservatives

D) A) and C)
E) A) and B)

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What are the key principles of Ostpolitik?

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How did de Gaulle's 1958 constitution change French government?

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Describe the results of industrialization in the former Soviet Empire.

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The Common Market had what result?


A) It created a six nation free-trade area.
B) It established a policy of free trade within all of Europe.
C) It was created by the United States in order to forestall the development of a United States of Europe.

D) B) and C)
E) A) and C)

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How have women's roles in European society changed since 1945? To what extent have they improved, and to what extent have they remained the same or worsened?

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Which of the following was true of the European Community in 1992?


A) It transacted one-quarter of the world's commerce.
B) It had a population of 100 million.
C) It had become a true United States of Europe, politically as well as economically.

D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

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What problems did Mitterrand's government face, and how did it respond? How successful was this response?

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Mitterrand's government faced several problems during its time in power. One of the major challenges was the economic crisis, including high unemployment and inflation. In response, the government implemented a series of economic reforms, including nationalizing key industries, increasing public spending, and raising the minimum wage. They also pursued a policy of devaluation to boost exports and stimulate economic growth. Another significant issue was social unrest, with widespread strikes and protests from various sectors of society. The government responded by negotiating with trade unions and implementing social welfare measures to address the concerns of the working class. The government also faced opposition from conservative and right-wing political forces, as well as from within its own coalition. This led to political instability and challenges in implementing its policies. Overall, the response of Mitterrand's government to these challenges was mixed in terms of success. While some of the economic and social measures helped alleviate the immediate problems, they also led to long-term consequences such as a growing public debt and a loss of competitiveness in certain industries. The government's response to social unrest and political opposition was more successful, as it managed to maintain a degree of social stability and political control throughout its time in power. However, the overall success of the government's response is a matter of debate and depends on the perspective of different stakeholders.

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