AP World Historyhardmcq1 pt
Which of these best explains the scale of 20th-century mass atrocities?
A.Industrialized states applying modern organization to killing
B.The decline of all states
C.Natural disasters
D.Ancient tribal warfare
Explanation
Core Concept
Bureaucracy, railways, and technology let states murder on unprecedented scales.
Correct Answer
AIndustrialized states applying modern organization to killing
More Unit 7: Global Conflict (1900-Present) practice questions
- hardA continuity between the two world wars was
- hardWhich sequence correctly orders the 20th century's opening catastrophes?
- hardThe Treaty of Versailles' 'war guilt' clause
- hardWhich of these best explains the collapse of colonial empires after the world wars?
- hardThe firebombing of cities and the atomic bombs made World War II's civilian toll
Practice more AP World History questions with full explanations
Practice Unit 7: Global Conflict (1900-Present) Questions →