CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Interwar

Which of the following best characterizes the majority of the governments of the Eastern European nations initially formed after World War I?
  1. Violently divided by ethnic issues
  2. Built upon principles of democracy
  3. An assortment of monarchies
  4. Quickly overrun by opportunistic foreigners
  5. Lacking in any discernible organization
Explanation
Answer: B - When the Eastern European nations were released from their respective empires, their initial governments were built upon democratic principles. Because the value of self-determination inspired their creation, they adopted constitutions, created parliaments, held elections, and fostered diverse political parties. The two exceptions were Yugoslavia, which was under a Serbian dynasty, and Hungary, which restored a monarchy (but voted to do so).
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