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572f466bb2c2fd1400567fbd | What creations brought in the modern industrial economy? | transportation and communication infrastructure | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe creation of a modern industrial economy took place. With the creation of a transportation and communication infrastructure, the corporation became the dominant form of business organization and a managerial revolution transformed business operations. In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antit... |
572f466bb2c2fd1400567fbe | What became the dominant form of business organization? | the corporation | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe creation of a modern industrial economy took place. With the creation of a transportation and communication infrastructure, the corporation became the dominant form of business organization and a managerial revolution transformed business operations. In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antit... |
572f466bb2c2fd1400567fbf | What transformed business organization in 1890? | managerial revolution | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe creation of a modern industrial economy took place. With the creation of a transportation and communication infrastructure, the corporation became the dominant form of business organization and a managerial revolution transformed business operations. In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antit... |
572f466bb2c2fd1400567fc0 | The Sherman Antitrust Act is the source of what? | all American anti-monopoly laws. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe creation of a modern industrial economy took place. With the creation of a transportation and communication infrastructure, the corporation became the dominant form of business organization and a managerial revolution transformed business operations. In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antit... |
572f466bb2c2fd1400567fc1 | What was he Standard Oil Group determined to be by the courts? | an "unreasonable" monopoly | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe creation of a modern industrial economy took place. With the creation of a transportation and communication infrastructure, the corporation became the dominant form of business organization and a managerial revolution transformed business operations. In 1890, Congress passed the Sherman Antit... |
572f47a7a23a5019007fc4f7 | When did modern physics arise? | early 20th century | [
"Modern_history\n\nReplacing the classical physics in use since the end of the scientific revolution, modern physics arose in the early 20th century with the advent of quantum physics, substituting mathematical studies for experimental studies and examining equations to build a theoretical structure.[citation neede... |
572f47a7a23a5019007fc4f8 | What is the old Quantum theory? | a collection of results which predate modern quantum mechanics, but were never complete or self-consistent. | [
"Modern_history\n\nReplacing the classical physics in use since the end of the scientific revolution, modern physics arose in the early 20th century with the advent of quantum physics, substituting mathematical studies for experimental studies and examining equations to build a theoretical structure.[citation neede... |
572f47a7a23a5019007fc4f9 | The "fifth element" was disproved by what? | Michelson-Morley experiment | [
"Modern_history\n\nReplacing the classical physics in use since the end of the scientific revolution, modern physics arose in the early 20th century with the advent of quantum physics, substituting mathematical studies for experimental studies and examining equations to build a theoretical structure.[citation neede... |
572f47a7a23a5019007fc4fa | What is the Michelson-Morley experiment? | an attempt to detect the motion of earth through the aether | [
"Modern_history\n\nReplacing the classical physics in use since the end of the scientific revolution, modern physics arose in the early 20th century with the advent of quantum physics, substituting mathematical studies for experimental studies and examining equations to build a theoretical structure.[citation neede... |
572f47a7a23a5019007fc4fb | What does Darwinism promote? | the theory of natural selection. | [
"Modern_history\n\nReplacing the classical physics in use since the end of the scientific revolution, modern physics arose in the early 20th century with the advent of quantum physics, substituting mathematical studies for experimental studies and examining equations to build a theoretical structure.[citation neede... |
572f494104bcaa1900d7680d | Why did Chinese philosophy begin to mix with western concepts? | as steps toward modernization | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe assertions of Chinese philosophy began to integrate concepts of Western philosophy, as steps toward modernization. By the time of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, there were many calls, such as the May Fourth Movement, to completely abolish the old imperial institutions and practices of China. ... |
572f494104bcaa1900d7680e | When did the Xinhai Revolution begin? | 1911 | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe assertions of Chinese philosophy began to integrate concepts of Western philosophy, as steps toward modernization. By the time of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, there were many calls, such as the May Fourth Movement, to completely abolish the old imperial institutions and practices of China. ... |
572f494104bcaa1900d7680f | What is the May Forth Movement? | to completely abolish the old imperial institutions and practices of China | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe assertions of Chinese philosophy began to integrate concepts of Western philosophy, as steps toward modernization. By the time of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, there were many calls, such as the May Fourth Movement, to completely abolish the old imperial institutions and practices of China. ... |
572f494104bcaa1900d76810 | What did Marxist-Leninst add to Chinese philosophy? | Marxist-Leninist thought | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe assertions of Chinese philosophy began to integrate concepts of Western philosophy, as steps toward modernization. By the time of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, there were many calls, such as the May Fourth Movement, to completely abolish the old imperial institutions and practices of China. ... |
572f494104bcaa1900d76811 | During what event was Legalism abolished? | the Cultural Revolution | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe assertions of Chinese philosophy began to integrate concepts of Western philosophy, as steps toward modernization. By the time of the Xinhai Revolution in 1911, there were many calls, such as the May Fourth Movement, to completely abolish the old imperial institutions and practices of China. ... |
572f4dbdb2c2fd1400567ff7 | When was the enlightenment of spiritual philosophy challenged? | in various quarters around the 1900s. | [
"Modern_history\n\nStarting one-hundred years before the 20th century, the enlightenment spiritual philosophy was challenged in various quarters around the 1900s. Developed from earlier secular traditions, modern Humanist ethical philosophies affirmed the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to det... |
572f4dbdb2c2fd1400567ff8 | What were Humanist ethical philosophy's developed from? | earlier secular traditions | [
"Modern_history\n\nStarting one-hundred years before the 20th century, the enlightenment spiritual philosophy was challenged in various quarters around the 1900s. Developed from earlier secular traditions, modern Humanist ethical philosophies affirmed the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to det... |
572f4dbdb2c2fd1400567ff9 | Why did Kari Marx criticize Humanist Philosophy's? | it to be symptomatic of the very dehumanization it was supposed to oppose | [
"Modern_history\n\nStarting one-hundred years before the 20th century, the enlightenment spiritual philosophy was challenged in various quarters around the 1900s. Developed from earlier secular traditions, modern Humanist ethical philosophies affirmed the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to det... |
572f4dbdb2c2fd1400567ffa | What did Friedrinch Netzsche consider Humanism to be? | a secular version of theism | [
"Modern_history\n\nStarting one-hundred years before the 20th century, the enlightenment spiritual philosophy was challenged in various quarters around the 1900s. Developed from earlier secular traditions, modern Humanist ethical philosophies affirmed the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to det... |
572f4dbdb2c2fd1400567ffb | Why does Friedrinch Netzsche believe human rights exist? | as a means for the weak to collectively constrain the strong. | [
"Modern_history\n\nStarting one-hundred years before the 20th century, the enlightenment spiritual philosophy was challenged in various quarters around the 1900s. Developed from earlier secular traditions, modern Humanist ethical philosophies affirmed the dignity and worth of all people, based on the ability to det... |
572f4f3304bcaa1900d76831 | What is Albert Einstein known for? | his theories of special relativity and general relativity | [
"Modern_history\n\nAlbert Einstein is known for his theories of special relativity and general relativity. He also made important contributions to statistical mechanics, especially his mathematical treatment of Brownian motion, his resolution of the paradox of specific heats, and his connection of fluctuations and ... |
572f4f3304bcaa1900d76832 | What did Einstein add to the Brownman Motion? | mathematical treatment | [
"Modern_history\n\nAlbert Einstein is known for his theories of special relativity and general relativity. He also made important contributions to statistical mechanics, especially his mathematical treatment of Brownian motion, his resolution of the paradox of specific heats, and his connection of fluctuations and ... |
572f4f3304bcaa1900d76833 | What did Einstein discover a resolution to? | the paradox of specific heats | [
"Modern_history\n\nAlbert Einstein is known for his theories of special relativity and general relativity. He also made important contributions to statistical mechanics, especially his mathematical treatment of Brownian motion, his resolution of the paradox of specific heats, and his connection of fluctuations and ... |
572f4f3304bcaa1900d76834 | What theory did Einstein have reservations about? | quantum field theory | [
"Modern_history\n\nAlbert Einstein is known for his theories of special relativity and general relativity. He also made important contributions to statistical mechanics, especially his mathematical treatment of Brownian motion, his resolution of the paradox of specific heats, and his connection of fluctuations and ... |
572f527db2c2fd140056801d | What is the federation of Australia? | six separate British self-governing colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia formed one nation. | [
"Modern_history\n\nIn 1901, the Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self-governing colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia formed one nation. They kept the systems of government that they had developed as separate colon... |
572f527db2c2fd140056801e | What was the federal Government responsible for? | matters concerning the whole nation. | [
"Modern_history\n\nIn 1901, the Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self-governing colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia formed one nation. They kept the systems of government that they had developed as separate colon... |
572f527db2c2fd140056801f | When did the colonies collectively become a part of the Commonwealth of Australia? | When the Constitution of Australia came into force | [
"Modern_history\n\nIn 1901, the Federation of Australia was the process by which the six separate British self-governing colonies of New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia formed one nation. They kept the systems of government that they had developed as separate colon... |
572f538ca23a5019007fc53f | What were the last days of the Qing dynasty marked by? | civil unrest and foreign invasions. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe last days of the Qing Dynasty were marked by civil unrest and foreign invasions. Responding to these civil failures and discontent, the Qing Imperial Court did attempt to reform the government in various ways, such as the decision to draft a constitution in 1906, the establishment of provinci... |
572f538ca23a5019007fc540 | What did the Qing dynasty attempt to do n the face of civil unrest? | attempt to reform the government in various | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe last days of the Qing Dynasty were marked by civil unrest and foreign invasions. Responding to these civil failures and discontent, the Qing Imperial Court did attempt to reform the government in various ways, such as the decision to draft a constitution in 1906, the establishment of provinci... |
572f538ca23a5019007fc541 | What happened to The reformers in the Qing dynasty? | either imprisoned or executed outright. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe last days of the Qing Dynasty were marked by civil unrest and foreign invasions. Responding to these civil failures and discontent, the Qing Imperial Court did attempt to reform the government in various ways, such as the decision to draft a constitution in 1906, the establishment of provinci... |
572f538ca23a5019007fc542 | What caused the revolution against the Qing dynasty? | failures of the Imperial Court to enact such reforming measures of political liberalization and modernization | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe last days of the Qing Dynasty were marked by civil unrest and foreign invasions. Responding to these civil failures and discontent, the Qing Imperial Court did attempt to reform the government in various ways, such as the decision to draft a constitution in 1906, the establishment of provinci... |
572f54dba23a5019007fc551 | When was the Republic of China established? | 1912 | [
"Modern_history\n\nIn 1912, the Republic of China was established and Sun Yat-sen was inaugurated in Nanjing as the first Provisional President. But power in Beijing already had passed to Yuan Shikai, who had effective control of the Beiyang Army, the most powerful military force in China at the time. To prevent ci... |
572f54dba23a5019007fc552 | Who was Inaugurated in Nanjing as the first provisional president? | Sun Yat-sen | [
"Modern_history\n\nIn 1912, the Republic of China was established and Sun Yat-sen was inaugurated in Nanjing as the first Provisional President. But power in Beijing already had passed to Yuan Shikai, who had effective control of the Beiyang Army, the most powerful military force in China at the time. To prevent ci... |
572f54dba23a5019007fc553 | Who had control of the Beiyang army? | Yuan Shikai | [
"Modern_history\n\nIn 1912, the Republic of China was established and Sun Yat-sen was inaugurated in Nanjing as the first Provisional President. But power in Beijing already had passed to Yuan Shikai, who had effective control of the Beiyang Army, the most powerful military force in China at the time. To prevent ci... |
572f54dba23a5019007fc554 | What did China agree to avoid the undermining of the Republic? | agreed to Army's demand that China be united under a Beijing government. | [
"Modern_history\n\nIn 1912, the Republic of China was established and Sun Yat-sen was inaugurated in Nanjing as the first Provisional President. But power in Beijing already had passed to Yuan Shikai, who had effective control of the Beiyang Army, the most powerful military force in China at the time. To prevent ci... |
572f54dba23a5019007fc555 | Who was sworn in as the second provisional president of the republic of China? | Beijing, Shikai | [
"Modern_history\n\nIn 1912, the Republic of China was established and Sun Yat-sen was inaugurated in Nanjing as the first Provisional President. But power in Beijing already had passed to Yuan Shikai, who had effective control of the Beiyang Army, the most powerful military force in China at the time. To prevent ci... |
572f56ddb2c2fd1400568049 | What happened to China after the 20th century revolutions? | shifting alliances of China's regional warlords waged war for control of the Beijing government. | [
"Modern_history\n\nAfter the early 20th century revolutions, shifting alliances of China's regional warlords waged war for control of the Beijing government. Despite the fact that various warlords gained control of the government in Beijing during the warlord era, this did not constitute a new era of control or gov... |
572f56ddb2c2fd140056804a | Who ultimately gained control of the Beijing government? | various warlords | [
"Modern_history\n\nAfter the early 20th century revolutions, shifting alliances of China's regional warlords waged war for control of the Beijing government. Despite the fact that various warlords gained control of the government in Beijing during the warlord era, this did not constitute a new era of control or gov... |
572f56ddb2c2fd140056804b | Why was there not a new era of governance in Beijing? | because other warlords did not acknowledge the transitory governments in this period and were a law unto themselves. | [
"Modern_history\n\nAfter the early 20th century revolutions, shifting alliances of China's regional warlords waged war for control of the Beijing government. Despite the fact that various warlords gained control of the government in Beijing during the warlord era, this did not constitute a new era of control or gov... |
572f56ddb2c2fd140056804c | What were the military dominated governments known as? | the Beiyang government | [
"Modern_history\n\nAfter the early 20th century revolutions, shifting alliances of China's regional warlords waged war for control of the Beijing government. Despite the fact that various warlords gained control of the government in Beijing during the warlord era, this did not constitute a new era of control or gov... |
572f56ddb2c2fd140056804d | When did the warlord era end? | around 1927 | [
"Modern_history\n\nAfter the early 20th century revolutions, shifting alliances of China's regional warlords waged war for control of the Beijing government. Despite the fact that various warlords gained control of the government in Beijing during the warlord era, this did not constitute a new era of control or gov... |
572f588204bcaa1900d76877 | When dd the Russo-Japanese war take place? | Four years into the 20th century | [
"Modern_history\n\nFour years into the 20th century saw the Russo-Japanese War with the Battle of Port Arthur establishing the Empire of Japan as a world power. The Russians were in constant pursuit of a warm water port on the Pacific Ocean, for their navy as well as for maritime trade. The Manchurian Campaign of t... |
572f588204bcaa1900d76878 | What did the battle of Port Arthur establish? | the Empire of Japan as a world power. | [
"Modern_history\n\nFour years into the 20th century saw the Russo-Japanese War with the Battle of Port Arthur establishing the Empire of Japan as a world power. The Russians were in constant pursuit of a warm water port on the Pacific Ocean, for their navy as well as for maritime trade. The Manchurian Campaign of t... |
572f588204bcaa1900d76879 | What were the Russians hoping to find in the pacific ocean? | warm water port | [
"Modern_history\n\nFour years into the 20th century saw the Russo-Japanese War with the Battle of Port Arthur establishing the Empire of Japan as a world power. The Russians were in constant pursuit of a warm water port on the Pacific Ocean, for their navy as well as for maritime trade. The Manchurian Campaign of t... |
572f588204bcaa1900d7687a | Why did the Manchurian Campaign fight the Russians. | over Manchuria and Korea. | [
"Modern_history\n\nFour years into the 20th century saw the Russo-Japanese War with the Battle of Port Arthur establishing the Empire of Japan as a world power. The Russians were in constant pursuit of a warm water port on the Pacific Ocean, for their navy as well as for maritime trade. The Manchurian Campaign of t... |
572f588204bcaa1900d7687b | How were the Japanese victories over the Russians views around the world? | unexpected | [
"Modern_history\n\nFour years into the 20th century saw the Russo-Japanese War with the Battle of Port Arthur establishing the Empire of Japan as a world power. The Russians were in constant pursuit of a warm water port on the Pacific Ocean, for their navy as well as for maritime trade. The Manchurian Campaign of t... |
572f59f204bcaa1900d76891 | What is the Edwardian era? | the period spanning the reign of King Edward VII up to the end of the First World War, | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Edwardian era in the United Kingdom is the period spanning the reign of King Edward VII up to the end of the First World War, including the years surrounding the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In the early years of the period, the Second Boer War in South Africa split the country into anti- and ... |
572f59f204bcaa1900d76892 | What event split the United Kingdom into two groups? | Second Boer War | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Edwardian era in the United Kingdom is the period spanning the reign of King Edward VII up to the end of the First World War, including the years surrounding the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In the early years of the period, the Second Boer War in South Africa split the country into anti- and ... |
572f59f204bcaa1900d76893 | In what year did the Liberals win huge in the general election? | 1906 | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Edwardian era in the United Kingdom is the period spanning the reign of King Edward VII up to the end of the First World War, including the years surrounding the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In the early years of the period, the Second Boer War in South Africa split the country into anti- and ... |
572f59f204bcaa1900d76894 | What led to a reduction in the power of the peers? | Conflict between the two Houses of Parliament over the People's Budget | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Edwardian era in the United Kingdom is the period spanning the reign of King Edward VII up to the end of the First World War, including the years surrounding the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In the early years of the period, the Second Boer War in South Africa split the country into anti- and ... |
572f59f204bcaa1900d76895 | Who held the balance of power in the 1910 election? | Labour and Irish Nationalist members. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Edwardian era in the United Kingdom is the period spanning the reign of King Edward VII up to the end of the First World War, including the years surrounding the sinking of the RMS Titanic. In the early years of the period, the Second Boer War in South Africa split the country into anti- and ... |
572f5c00947a6a140053c8be | What is The Triple Entente? | the name given to the loose alignment between the United Kingdom, France, and Russia after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente in 1907. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe causes of World War I included many factors, including the conflicts and antagonisms of the four decades leading up to the war. The Triple Entente was the name given to the loose alignment between the United Kingdom, France, and Russia after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente in 1907. T... |
572f5c00947a6a140053c8bf | When was the Anglo -Russia Entente signed? | 1907. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe causes of World War I included many factors, including the conflicts and antagonisms of the four decades leading up to the war. The Triple Entente was the name given to the loose alignment between the United Kingdom, France, and Russia after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente in 1907. T... |
572f5c00947a6a140053c8c0 | The Triple Entente served as a counter to what agreement? | Triple Alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy, | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe causes of World War I included many factors, including the conflicts and antagonisms of the four decades leading up to the war. The Triple Entente was the name given to the loose alignment between the United Kingdom, France, and Russia after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente in 1907. T... |
572f5c00947a6a140053c8c1 | What was the origin of the war? | the decisions taken by statesmen and generals during the July Crisis of 1914 | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe causes of World War I included many factors, including the conflicts and antagonisms of the four decades leading up to the war. The Triple Entente was the name given to the loose alignment between the United Kingdom, France, and Russia after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente in 1907. T... |
572f5c00947a6a140053c8c2 | Who was murdered in Austria? | Archduke Franz Ferdinand | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe causes of World War I included many factors, including the conflicts and antagonisms of the four decades leading up to the war. The Triple Entente was the name given to the loose alignment between the United Kingdom, France, and Russia after the signing of the Anglo-Russian Entente in 1907. T... |
572f5f7a947a6a140053c8d0 | Where was the Baghdad Railway Suppose to connect? | Ottoman Empire cities of Konya and Baghdad with a line through modern-day Turkey, Syria and Iraq | [
"Modern_history\n\nHowever, the crisis did not exist in a void; it came after a long series of diplomatic clashes between the Great Powers over European and colonial issues in the decade prior to 1914 which had left tensions high. The diplomatic clashes can be traced to changes in the balance of power in Europe sin... |
572f5f7a947a6a140053c8d1 | What fundamental cause started the war in 1914? | tensions over territory in the Balkans. | [
"Modern_history\n\nHowever, the crisis did not exist in a void; it came after a long series of diplomatic clashes between the Great Powers over European and colonial issues in the decade prior to 1914 which had left tensions high. The diplomatic clashes can be traced to changes in the balance of power in Europe sin... |
572f5f7a947a6a140053c8d2 | Who did Austria-Hungary war with over territory? | Serbia and Russia | [
"Modern_history\n\nHowever, the crisis did not exist in a void; it came after a long series of diplomatic clashes between the Great Powers over European and colonial issues in the decade prior to 1914 which had left tensions high. The diplomatic clashes can be traced to changes in the balance of power in Europe sin... |
572f5f7a947a6a140053c8d3 | Where did the Balkan wars take place? | South-eastern Europe | [
"Modern_history\n\nHowever, the crisis did not exist in a void; it came after a long series of diplomatic clashes between the Great Powers over European and colonial issues in the decade prior to 1914 which had left tensions high. The diplomatic clashes can be traced to changes in the balance of power in Europe sin... |
572f5f7a947a6a140053c8d4 | Why did Albania fall out with Thessaly, Macedonia and Epirus? | over the division of the spoils | [
"Modern_history\n\nHowever, the crisis did not exist in a void; it came after a long series of diplomatic clashes between the Great Powers over European and colonial issues in the decade prior to 1914 which had left tensions high. The diplomatic clashes can be traced to changes in the balance of power in Europe sin... |
572f6140947a6a140053c8f4 | When did the first World War begin? | 1914 | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe First World War began in 1914 and lasted to the final Armistice in 1918. The Allied Powers, led by the British Empire, France, Russia until March 1918, Japan and the United States after 1917, defeated the Central Powers, led by the German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire... |
572f6140947a6a140053c8f5 | Who led the Allied powers? | British Empire, France, Russia | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe First World War began in 1914 and lasted to the final Armistice in 1918. The Allied Powers, led by the British Empire, France, Russia until March 1918, Japan and the United States after 1917, defeated the Central Powers, led by the German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire... |
572f6140947a6a140053c8f6 | Who defeated the Central Powers led by the German Empire Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire?? | Japan and the United States | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe First World War began in 1914 and lasted to the final Armistice in 1918. The Allied Powers, led by the British Empire, France, Russia until March 1918, Japan and the United States after 1917, defeated the Central Powers, led by the German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire... |
572f6140947a6a140053c8f7 | What were the Allied powers referred to before 1917? | Triple Entente | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe First World War began in 1914 and lasted to the final Armistice in 1918. The Allied Powers, led by the British Empire, France, Russia until March 1918, Japan and the United States after 1917, defeated the Central Powers, led by the German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire... |
572f6140947a6a140053c8f8 | How many Empires did the war cause destruction to? | four empires | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe First World War began in 1914 and lasted to the final Armistice in 1918. The Allied Powers, led by the British Empire, France, Russia until March 1918, Japan and the United States after 1917, defeated the Central Powers, led by the German Empire, Austro-Hungarian Empire and the Ottoman Empire... |
572f6309b2c2fd140056809d | Where did most of the fighting in World War I take place? | along the Western Front | [
"Modern_history\n\nMuch of the fighting in World War I took place along the Western Front, within a system of opposing manned trenches and fortifications (separated by a \"No man's land\") running from the North Sea to the border of Switzerland. On the Eastern Front, the vast eastern plains and limited rail network... |
572f6309b2c2fd140056809e | What is the Western Front? | a system of opposing manned trenches and fortifications (separated by a "No man's land") running from the North Sea to the border of Switzerland. | [
"Modern_history\n\nMuch of the fighting in World War I took place along the Western Front, within a system of opposing manned trenches and fortifications (separated by a \"No man's land\") running from the North Sea to the border of Switzerland. On the Eastern Front, the vast eastern plains and limited rail network... |
572f6309b2c2fd140056809f | What prevented a trench warfare stalemate? | On the Eastern Front, the vast eastern plains and limited rail network | [
"Modern_history\n\nMuch of the fighting in World War I took place along the Western Front, within a system of opposing manned trenches and fortifications (separated by a \"No man's land\") running from the North Sea to the border of Switzerland. On the Eastern Front, the vast eastern plains and limited rail network... |
572f6309b2c2fd14005680a0 | How many soldiers died? in World War I? | More than 9 million | [
"Modern_history\n\nMuch of the fighting in World War I took place along the Western Front, within a system of opposing manned trenches and fortifications (separated by a \"No man's land\") running from the North Sea to the border of Switzerland. On the Eastern Front, the vast eastern plains and limited rail network... |
572f6309b2c2fd14005680a1 | Where did hostiles appear for the first time during the war? | from the air. | [
"Modern_history\n\nMuch of the fighting in World War I took place along the Western Front, within a system of opposing manned trenches and fortifications (separated by a \"No man's land\") running from the North Sea to the border of Switzerland. On the Eastern Front, the vast eastern plains and limited rail network... |
572f64c9a23a5019007fc5c3 | In what century did the Nationalistic revolutions occur? | mid-19th century's | [
"Modern_history\n\nUltimately, World War I created a decisive break with the old world order that had emerged after the Napoleonic Wars, which was modified by the mid-19th century's nationalistic revolutions. The results of World War I would be important factors in the development of World War II approximately 20 y... |
572f64c9a23a5019007fc5c4 | How many years after world war I did world war II start? | 20 years later. | [
"Modern_history\n\nUltimately, World War I created a decisive break with the old world order that had emerged after the Napoleonic Wars, which was modified by the mid-19th century's nationalistic revolutions. The results of World War I would be important factors in the development of World War II approximately 20 y... |
572f64c9a23a5019007fc5c5 | What withdrew the political boundaries of West Asia? | partitioning of the Ottoman Empire | [
"Modern_history\n\nUltimately, World War I created a decisive break with the old world order that had emerged after the Napoleonic Wars, which was modified by the mid-19th century's nationalistic revolutions. The results of World War I would be important factors in the development of World War II approximately 20 y... |
572f64c9a23a5019007fc5c6 | What did the partitioning of the Otto Empire bring about? | the modern Arab world and the Republic of Turkey. | [
"Modern_history\n\nUltimately, World War I created a decisive break with the old world order that had emerged after the Napoleonic Wars, which was modified by the mid-19th century's nationalistic revolutions. The results of World War I would be important factors in the development of World War II approximately 20 y... |
572f64c9a23a5019007fc5c7 | Who did The League of Nations grant France mandates over? | Syria and Lebanon | [
"Modern_history\n\nUltimately, World War I created a decisive break with the old world order that had emerged after the Napoleonic Wars, which was modified by the mid-19th century's nationalistic revolutions. The results of World War I would be important factors in the development of World War II approximately 20 y... |
572f6ea004bcaa1900d76949 | What is the Russian Revolution? | the series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which destroyed the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Soviet Union. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Revolution is the series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which destroyed the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Soviet Union. Following the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia, the Russian Provisional Government was established. In October 1917, a red faction revolutio... |
572f6ea004bcaa1900d7694a | What happened when Nicholas II was removed from power? | the Russian Provisional Government was established. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Revolution is the series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which destroyed the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Soviet Union. Following the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia, the Russian Provisional Government was established. In October 1917, a red faction revolutio... |
572f6ea004bcaa1900d7694b | What event happened in October of 1917? | a red faction revolution | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Revolution is the series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which destroyed the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Soviet Union. Following the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia, the Russian Provisional Government was established. In October 1917, a red faction revolutio... |
572f6ea004bcaa1900d7694c | What happened during the red faction revolution? | armed groups of workers and deserting soldiers directed by the Bolshevik Party, seized control of Saint Petersburg | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Revolution is the series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which destroyed the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Soviet Union. Following the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia, the Russian Provisional Government was established. In October 1917, a red faction revolutio... |
572f714b04bcaa1900d7695b | When was the armistice signed between Russia and Central powers? | 1917 | [
"Modern_history\n\nAnother action in 1917 that is of note was the armistice signed between Russia and the Central Powers at Brest-Litovsk. As a condition for peace, the treaty by the Central Powers conceded huge portions of the former Russian Empire to Imperial Germany and the Ottoman Empire, greatly upsetting nati... |
572f714b04bcaa1900d7695c | What did Central powers concede in exchange for peace? | huge portions of the former Russian Empire to Imperial Germany and the Ottoman Empire | [
"Modern_history\n\nAnother action in 1917 that is of note was the armistice signed between Russia and the Central Powers at Brest-Litovsk. As a condition for peace, the treaty by the Central Powers conceded huge portions of the former Russian Empire to Imperial Germany and the Ottoman Empire, greatly upsetting nati... |
572f714b04bcaa1900d7695d | Who did the Bolsheviks make peace with? | the German Empire | [
"Modern_history\n\nAnother action in 1917 that is of note was the armistice signed between Russia and the Central Powers at Brest-Litovsk. As a condition for peace, the treaty by the Central Powers conceded huge portions of the former Russian Empire to Imperial Germany and the Ottoman Empire, greatly upsetting nati... |
572f714b04bcaa1900d7695e | What were Vladimir Lenin's decisions caused by? | his sponsorship by the foreign office of Wilhelm II | [
"Modern_history\n\nAnother action in 1917 that is of note was the armistice signed between Russia and the Central Powers at Brest-Litovsk. As a condition for peace, the treaty by the Central Powers conceded huge portions of the former Russian Empire to Imperial Germany and the Ottoman Empire, greatly upsetting nati... |
572f714b04bcaa1900d7695f | Who did the German sponsorship of Lenin's Petrograd upset? | Western Allies | [
"Modern_history\n\nAnother action in 1917 that is of note was the armistice signed between Russia and the Central Powers at Brest-Litovsk. As a condition for peace, the treaty by the Central Powers conceded huge portions of the former Russian Empire to Imperial Germany and the Ottoman Empire, greatly upsetting nati... |
572f74b6947a6a140053c97a | Where did Soviets under the rule of the Bolshevik first assume power during the Russian Civil War? | Petrograd (St. Petersburg) | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Civil War was a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed and the Soviets under the domination of the Bolshevik party assumed power, first in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) and then in other places. In the wake of the... |
572f74b6947a6a140053c97b | In the wake of the October resolution, what happened to the Russian Imperial Army? | demobilized | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Civil War was a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed and the Soviets under the domination of the Bolshevik party assumed power, first in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) and then in other places. In the wake of the... |
572f74b6947a6a140053c97c | What was Bolshevik's main military force? | volunteer-based Red Guard | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Civil War was a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed and the Soviets under the domination of the Bolshevik party assumed power, first in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) and then in other places. In the wake of the... |
572f74b6947a6a140053c97d | How did the Red red Army overcome their foes? | by taking hostages and shooting them when necessary in order to force compliance. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Civil War was a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed and the Soviets under the domination of the Bolshevik party assumed power, first in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) and then in other places. In the wake of the... |
572f74b6947a6a140053c97e | How were former Tsarist Officers utilized? | as "military specialists" | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe Russian Civil War was a multi-party war that occurred within the former Russian Empire after the Russian provisional government collapsed and the Soviets under the domination of the Bolshevik party assumed power, first in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) and then in other places. In the wake of the... |
572f766d04bcaa1900d769ab | Who was the principal fighting between? | Bolshevik Red Army and the forces of the White Army. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe principal fighting occurred between the Bolshevik Red Army and the forces of the White Army. Many foreign armies warred against the Red Army, notably the Allied Forces, yet many volunteer foreigners fought in both sides of the Russian Civil War. Other nationalist and regional political groups... |
572f766d04bcaa1900d769ac | In what time period did the most brutal battles occur? | 1918 to 1920 | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe principal fighting occurred between the Bolshevik Red Army and the forces of the White Army. Many foreign armies warred against the Red Army, notably the Allied Forces, yet many volunteer foreigners fought in both sides of the Russian Civil War. Other nationalist and regional political groups... |
572f766d04bcaa1900d769ad | When did the major military operation end? | 25 October 1922 | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe principal fighting occurred between the Bolshevik Red Army and the forces of the White Army. Many foreign armies warred against the Red Army, notably the Allied Forces, yet many volunteer foreigners fought in both sides of the Russian Civil War. Other nationalist and regional political groups... |
572f766d04bcaa1900d769ae | What general was defeated in 1920? | General Pyotr Wrangel | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe principal fighting occurred between the Bolshevik Red Army and the forces of the White Army. Many foreign armies warred against the Red Army, notably the Allied Forces, yet many volunteer foreigners fought in both sides of the Russian Civil War. Other nationalist and regional political groups... |
572f766d04bcaa1900d769af | Where did the last Resistance from the White movement occur? | Far East | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe principal fighting occurred between the Bolshevik Red Army and the forces of the White Army. Many foreign armies warred against the Red Army, notably the Allied Forces, yet many volunteer foreigners fought in both sides of the Russian Civil War. Other nationalist and regional political groups... |
572f78e104bcaa1900d769c7 | What did the May Fourth movement help do? | rekindle the then-fading cause of republican revolution. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe May Fourth Movement helped to rekindle the then-fading cause of republican revolution. In 1917 Sun Yat-sen had become commander-in-chief of a rival military government in Guangzhou in collaboration with southern warlords. Sun's efforts to obtain aid from the Western democracies were ignored, ... |
572f78e104bcaa1900d769c8 | Sun Yat-Sen became the leader of what military group. | a rival military government in Guangzhou | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe May Fourth Movement helped to rekindle the then-fading cause of republican revolution. In 1917 Sun Yat-sen had become commander-in-chief of a rival military government in Guangzhou in collaboration with southern warlords. Sun's efforts to obtain aid from the Western democracies were ignored, ... |
572f78e104bcaa1900d769c9 | What did Sun Yat-Sen hope to get from western democracies? | aid | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe May Fourth Movement helped to rekindle the then-fading cause of republican revolution. In 1917 Sun Yat-sen had become commander-in-chief of a rival military government in Guangzhou in collaboration with southern warlords. Sun's efforts to obtain aid from the Western democracies were ignored, ... |
572f78e104bcaa1900d769ca | Who did Sun Yet-Sen turn in 1930 for help? | the Soviet Union | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe May Fourth Movement helped to rekindle the then-fading cause of republican revolution. In 1917 Sun Yat-sen had become commander-in-chief of a rival military government in Guangzhou in collaboration with southern warlords. Sun's efforts to obtain aid from the Western democracies were ignored, ... |
572f78e104bcaa1900d769cb | How did the Soviets try to befriend the Chinese Revolutionist? | by offering scathing attacks on Western imperialism. | [
"Modern_history\n\nThe May Fourth Movement helped to rekindle the then-fading cause of republican revolution. In 1917 Sun Yat-sen had become commander-in-chief of a rival military government in Guangzhou in collaboration with southern warlords. Sun's efforts to obtain aid from the Western democracies were ignored, ... |
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