Causes of WWII Flashcard

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When did war officially begin?

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When Germany invaded Poland

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Which of the following was a punishment inflicted on Germany by the Treaty of Versailles? Germany had to accept full blame for starting WWI, Germany had to pay reparations, Germany had to give up colonies & land, All of These

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All of These

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The League of Nations was able to stop Germany & Japan from invading other countries:

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False

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One reason for the outbreak of World War II was the ineffectiveness of the League of Nations.

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ineffectiveness of the League of Nations

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The policy of appeasement helped cause World War II because this policy

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allowed the aggressive actions of Germany to go unchecked

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What country did Japan invade that led to strained relations with the U.S.?

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China

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What was the initial U.S. response to Japanese aggression in the Pacific?

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oil embargo

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Which country struggled economically in the 1920s because of the Treaty of Versailles? Options: USA, Germany, Italy, France

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Germany

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Which type of government is ruled by a dictator and practices extreme militarism and nationalism?

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Fascism

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Who was the dictator of Italy?

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Benito Mussolini