WWII Flashcard

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In which way can we consider the conclusion of WWI leading to the start of WWII?

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Germany was left bitter and financially ruined by the Treaty of Versailles.

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Which of the following is an example of German aggression prior to WWII? Germany sent troops to fight in the Spanish Civil War. German troops were sent into the Rhineland, which was forbidden in the Treaty of Versailles. The occupation and takeover of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia. All of these.

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All of these.

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Why did European powers meet Hitler’s aggressive actions with the policy of appeasement?

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Countries were afraid that standing up or taking action would provoke Germany to start a war.

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Why did many European democracies like Italy and Germany fail in the 1920’s and 1930’s?

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Severe economic problems led to social unrest that led fearful citizens to embrace strong leaders who promised simple solutions to complex issues.

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How did Japan’s military actions in Manchuria ultimately lead them to become allies with Germany?

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The British and American governments didn’t approve of their actions and shut down economic relations, so Japan had to find a new ally.

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How did the terms of the Treaty of Versailles negatively affect allied victors, like Italy and Japan?

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Trust was broken because Japan gained very little in the Pacific and Italy was not given any of the colonies they were promised before they entered WWI.

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Which statement best describes a relationship between World War I and the Bolshevik Revolution?

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World War I created conditions in Russia that helped trigger a revolution.

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Under Joseph Stalin, the Soviet Union emphasized central economic planning and five-year plans primarily to...

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Develop heavy industry.

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Stalin's 5 year plans and his decision to form collectives are examples of...

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strategies to modernize the economy through forced communism.

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How did the Treaty of Versailles impact the rise of totalitarianism?

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It imposed harsh penalties on defeated countries, leading to resentment.